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Huzzah! Week 2 of the Florida Renaissance Festival – Viking Edition

Week 2 of the Florida Renaissance Festival was an absolute success! This year feels extra magical, though I can’t quite put my finger on why. Maybe it’s just the energy in the air. Or maybe it was the Viking theme—a staple of any great Ren Faire alongside pirates, wenches, and steampunk. Either way, the vibe was strong, and the photos? Even better.

A Viking-Inspired Adventure

As usual, I headed to the Ren Faire on Sunday, fresh off a Saturday hair appointment, with my good friend and muse, Shannon Marie. A Viking theme is perfect for anyone from the industrial or metal scene, so we went all in. You can catch a glimpse of my outfit in a fun mirror shot, but I’ll admit—I often forget to photograph my own look. Luckily, another photographer snapped a pic of me, so hopefully, I’ll be able to share that soon!

Before even stepping inside, Shannon and I kicked off the day with a quick Viking-themed shoot. From there, I ended up spending most of the day with Nora Mars, a Ren Faire regular for over a decade. She always brings incredible outfits, but this time? Easily one of her best. She and her boyfriend, Dani Van Buren—who also happens to be a KungFuBreakfast muse and Crossroads bartender—dressed in matching yet contrasting Viking looks. The results? Almost as epic as the couple’s shoot we recently did (stay tuned for that drop!).

Friends, Creatives, and Well-Dressed Strangers

My two Ren Faire Sundays have flown by in a whirlwind of activity. So far, I’ve almost exclusively ended up photographing friends, friends of friends, and the occasional well-dressed rando. This week, in addition to Shannon and Nora, I also ran into:

A Rocking Horse, a King, and a Royal Compliment

While most of the chaos is best told through the photos, I do have one standout moment. Earlier in the week, at a non-KungFuBreakfast shoot, I ran into my friend Bowser—a big, sweet stoner dude from the kink scene who always rocks cool character masks (very Ren Faire vibes). He mentioned he was working at the Faire, running the giant rocking horse, so naturally, I had to check it out.

I took a few shots of Nora riding the horse, but honestly? Photos don’t do the experience justice. After snapping a few, I hopped on myself, and we all ended up talking anime. Then, in a perfect Ren Faire moment, the King walked by, complimented our outfits, and carried on his royal way. Definitely a highlight of the season, photographed or not. Now, I’m determined to get a shot of His Majesty.

Plans for Next Weekend

Next weekend, I’ll be at the Florida Renaissance Festival both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will be for the usual debauchery, but Saturday, I plan to arrive early for a special shoot with MeduSirena. Stay tuned—this Ren Faire season is only getting better!