Tom “TBow” Bowden
Photo essay special: Despite pre-Carnival anxiety, Mardi Gras 2025 was a joyous release for New Orleans
A city celebrates — Following a horrific New Year’s Day terror attack and forecasts for extreme weather, the Louisiana city’s marquee celebration was pre-marked with doubt. But the festival found a city in a jubilant mood, with TBow Bowden there to capture it.
Written by: Isaac Muk
US Election night 2024 in Texas
Photographer Tom “TBow” Bowden travelled to Republican and Democratic watch parties around Houston, capturing their contrasting energies as results began to flow in.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Inside a Texan neighbourhood Mexican wrestling club
Photographer Tom “TBow” Bowden went along to the iconic East Houston venue to capture a striking window into the Latinx subculture.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Extravagant street fashion from people living on the margins of the USA
With homelessness on the rise amid a worsening housing crisis, Tom ‘TBow’ Bowden’s portraits celebrate and uplift those often dehumanised by society.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Surreal portraits of people on the fringes of America
From snake handlers to mardi-gras revellers, Tom “TBow” Bowden’s photos provide a snapshot of the wonderful and weird people who make up America.
Written by: Isaac Muk
