Behind the lens

at Flesh & Flora Photography

Your photographer: Danika (she/they)

I am 32, a local Dentonite, and am obsessed with nature and my dogs. I collect VHS movies and have an affinity for nostalgia, specifically 1970s-2000s aesthetics. I often fuse kink, nature, and nostalgia into my work. I am disabled and chronically ill. I have been taking pictures of others and nature my entire life, but professionally since 2016. When the pandemic began, I took a big step back from booking sessions. I am hopeful to get back into the swing of full time photography this year (2024).

My work has been published and featured in Sour Magazine, Texas Inked Magazine, ANTIFRAGILE: Issue Two “Taste”, WTFemme!? Podcast, SensuElle Podcast, & many local zines. Past Denton clients include: Friends with Benefits, Glitterbomb, WTFemme!? Productions, The ReVamp, Big Dangly Earrings, Spiderweb Salon, Other Peoples’ Energy, Ace of Skates, Hale Baskin Entertainment, and Salty Lady Burlesque. I’ve participated in a few art shows in Denton and DFW as well.

For funsies: I am queer, genderfluid, a Capricorn sun, Aquarius rising, and Libra moon. I love doing tarot and rune readings (book a session below), and have a knack for herbalism and making teas. My dogs’ names are Finley, Evie, and Jojo (see pics below), and I love them so much. I love all things Shrek and my favorite coping mechanism is iced coffee + blasting music. For someone who can’t really drive…I really love to travel, just passenger princess style. Currently, Colorado and Oregon are my favorite places to visit. I am passionate about collective liberation and harm reduction, and spend a lot of time volunteering with a local harm reduction organization. I’m a big fan of reading fiction books, watching Y2K era rom-coms, going on walks, and taking naps. My favorite video games are Sims 4, Tetris, & Animal Crossing. I am pretty kinky myself and photography is one of my outlets to express that. One of my special interests is trauma healing via nervous system regulation and I am interested in learning bodywork modalities one day. I recently started dabbling with watercolor and gouache paintings again, and I spend a lot of time with my typewriter and sending letters to friends.

To book a mini Tarot or rune reading, email me! I do a 3 card or 3 rune spread with written explanations via text or email for $15!
Check out my print shop!