Ramon Antonio Frias

@ward8studios

Discover! Create! Evolve! ...Rinse and repeat. Photographer based in NYC - Will travel ✈️ For booking & prints - email or visit
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Still yearning for another night like this. 💘😪 Another shoutout to @chelseyng and @lilylnoir for having me for @theblindtigershow @redpavilionbk 🐅🧧 What a way to bring in the Year of the Fire Horse. 🔥🎠 Images 📸: @ward8studios 🎸🥁🎹: @maidentheband
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2 months ago
Diamond 💎 moon 🌙 ✨ My beautiful silks act for @diamond_moon_35 show made by @swisslara Singer and ringmaster @renwiththemane Thank you for the great pictures to @ward8studios 📸
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6 months ago
A week or so ago I won my VERY FIRST MUSIC AWARD - which is so deeply moving to me. Especially for a song that was the bravest and scariest thing I’ve ever produced and released. Thank you so much to the @wavyawards for awarding “Heterophobic” the 2025 Song for a Cause award- this award is so significant as an independent queer musician in NYC. I started writing this song the night after Roe V. Wade was overturned, walking home from a protest that took place outside the courthouse where I eventually recorded a lot of the music video for Heterophobic. It was such a moving experience that made me aware of a new queer privilege I had and inspired me to flip the script on a lot of homophobic ideas… when I realized my true fear of straight culture and the straight jackets of oppression central to Project 2025. Thank you to @sweetnlowy without whom I would not have the courage to have produced any music. Thank you to @cartersandersmusic & everyone at @plaiddogrec where I recorded this song and the incredible @liver_alone & @clur.jpg who play on this track. Thank you to @izzymarsail @leeroseforreal @faris.rebecca @tracyegilchrist and Mike Jankowitz for helping me record the music video that was also nominated for a Wavy! Thank you to all my album donors and patrons on Patreon for supporting my indie queer music! And thank you to @rebeccautumn_ and everyone at the @wavyawards and the team at the Mayor’s Office @madein_ny and at @keychangeus for your support of this important and radical work. And thank you to my incredible queer community @thestonewallinn for giving me a safe and creatively stimulating space for me to develop this brave new work!! 💪🏻❤️ It is scary to raise our voices and make explicitly queer and explicitly political work these days. This song and video are both and the support of my community and recognition through this award mean so much. ♥️🥹
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7 months ago
On September 13, 2025 we had the greatest time @booksandburlesquenyc @caveatnyc ! You had to be there… it was amazing! . Here are 20 of our favorite photos from the riveting, clear lens of 📸 @ward8studios starring authors @ericapeplin , @kermichele , @otroedgargomez , @ellomelissa and @thedennemichele and co-starring performers @fortunecookie_burlesque , @racydeclare , @theantonioamor , @saidaexit and @chestnutbelafonte . With stage kittens @ceruleannablue , @dia.bolique.nyc , merch maven @hey_jude_youll_do and the best bookstore @bookclubbar ! . Next show is Saturday, December 13th from 9pm-11:30pm @caveatnyc ! Click the link in our bio for early bird discounted tickets🥰📚 Hope to see you in 3 months! xoxo,🥠
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7 months ago
Tonight’s the night — we’re back at Brooklyn Kura 🍶🦪 Cold sake, fresh oysters, and that Friday night NYC energy. We’ve got raw on the half shell, torched flavors, and a little shuck-around magic to kick off the weekend. Pull up, grab a glass, grab a dozen, and let’s get into it. 📍 Brooklyn Kura, 5PM till sold out. Photos by the amazing - @ward8studios #TheWanderingShuckers #BrooklynKura #NYCEats #SakeAndOysters #KeepShucking #ShuckAroundAndFindOut #SeafoodNYC #OysterLovers #RawBarLife #WeekendVibes
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7 months ago
It should be a crime not to have posted this earlier… 🙏🔥Because this was a historic moment for Dominican art, music, and entertainment on an international stage. On the @arloafterdark rooftop in New York, Global Sessions brought together artists from across continents, and at its very core, the origin of this operation came because three people from Santo Domingo had met in the island 🏝️ and wanted to do great things in NYC: Chez Tropics (@cheztropics ), Nicole Coiscou (@nicolecoiscou ), and Falan (@thefalannetwork ). Nicole had introduced me to Chez Tropics in 2023, and that connection became the foundation for everything that followed for @timelessnexus . To stand with them on this night, after everything we have built individually and now united by art, was something truly special. Nicole represented her brand @industriafreca (which is a platform dedicated to aspiring and professionals of the art and entertainment industries in Dominican Republic), while also she co-hosted the event and helped shape the production. Chez Tropics delivered his artistry and signature sound, giving us an unforgettable performance that carried the spirit of Santo Domingo across borders. The production was directed by Falan, representing Timeless Nexus, together with @juliojr05 from @loveincxo , supported by both production teams. Special thanks to the Love Inc team and Arlo for giving us the platform to make this massive and unforgettable event possible. For me, this night embodied what Global Sessions is all about: building bridges between Santo Domingo, New York, and the world, uniting local and international talent, amateurs and professionals, and creating timeless experiences together. This carousel is a recap of that unforgettable moment, a celebration of Dominican creativity on a global stage, and of the people who made it possible. We’re just a reflection of all of the people that contributed to our journeys, thank you all for your constant support ❤️🌎. All content here captured by the best!! @ward8studios 📸
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7 months ago
For us at Timeless Nexus, these kinds of showcases are more than just parties. They are statements about what electronic music should represent, a global community where borders disappear and every culture has a place on the floor. Thank you to the incredible artists @imsophiariv , @s.h.ray , @sejalkargal , and @thefalannetwork , who each brought their own stories, sounds, and backgrounds to the night. Together, they represented multiple continents and gave us a journey that was as diverse as it was powerful. And thank you @musicforawhile.nyc for welcoming us into your space, and Looking out at the crowd and seeing people from all over the world dancing side by side reminded us of why we do this: to create spaces where unity, creativity, and freedom of expression thrive. This is the mission of Timeless Nexus, to stand for concepts that go beyond the ordinary, to honor the roots of our culture, and to push forward with shows that remind us music has no borders. The dance floor belongs to everyone. All pictures by the one and only @ward8studios 📸
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8 months ago
History marked✅ This lineup will go down as one of the most important and inspiring that has ever touched a stage. A combination of international voices, local heroes, legends of the culture, and the rising stars who are shaping its future. From @tim_jac_aaron and @dj_jimigonzalez representing the underground spirit of Club Rapture and Camp WWIT, to the powerful collaboration of @camilawolf__ and @cicibimusic bringing fresh energy from Mexico and Colombia, every set carried a unique sound and unforgettable energy. @fazelessmusic kept the mystery alive with an enigmatic performance that shook the crowd, while @mikenervous , a true legend of New York and one of the most important bookings Timeless Nexus has ever made, reminded us what lifelong dedication to this culture looks like. @s.h.ray lit up the rooftop with electricity and fire, representing Support Women DJs and making a powerful statement about the future of electronic music. @cheztropics , the Dominican powerhouse and one of the brightest stars of our time, showed us once again why he is taking over stages from New York to Ibiza with pure artistry and humility. @acidalien8 a queen of the underground, embodied what it means to stay true to your sound and deliver every set with integrity and passion. And finally, @alea_cosme closed the night as only she could, with an unstoppable energy and a sound that proved why she is a true international force. For Timeless Nexus, this event was more than a show. It was proof of what our community stands for: honoring the legends, uplifting women, championing local and international talent, and creating a space where music, culture, and respect collide. This is why we say talent is timeless, because every artist on this lineup embodied evolution, growth, and artistry in its purest form. ✨ Special thanks to @loveincxo and Arlo Williamsburg Hotels (@arloafterdark x @arlohotels ) for trusting us and giving us the opportunity to make this possible. 🌇 To every artist, every dancer, and every person who shared this rooftop with us, thank you. Together, we created a night that will live forever in the memory of this culture. All of the pictures taken by @ward8studios
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8 months ago
We’re @timelessnexus . We are one. We believe in bringing people together through music, just like it brought us together We did it last year. We did it again this year. And we’re not stopping. We’re breaking boundaries, crossing borders, and building something real, a global community that keeps growing, one dance floor at a time. 🌍 To the artists, friends, and everyone who’s supported us around the world: thank you! You’re part of this journey, and we honestly couldn’t do it without you. Literally! Right now: Chez is in Madrid 🇪🇸 Alea is in Paris 🇫🇷 Falan is in New York 🗽🇺🇸 But no matter where we are, we love coming together to make you dance, to help you connect, and to remind us all that we’re never alone. Stay tuned. There’s more coming. Big thanks to @loveincxo & @arloafterdark for trusting us to take over the stage and create something special. 📸 All photos by the one and only @ward8studios @arlohotels @artrooftops
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10 months ago
Here’s to taking self love to an inappropriate level 🥂 ✨ ✨ ✨ @alana.n.pollard thank you for making this bizarre vision happen 🧨 @ward8studios the greatest 📸 🫂 @fouzfox @patriciafitzgibbon 😇 💄 😇
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1 year ago
Mid action shots at Slipper Room 🎬 Acrobats: @lyss.loves.you @mendelvibes Guest appearance: @sir_richardcastle 📸: @ward8studios 🎪 @slipperroomny
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1 year ago
🫧 Kiss The Earth Walk and touch peace every moment. Walk and touch happiness every moment. Each step brings a fresh breeze. Each step makes a flower bloom. Kiss the Earth with your feet. Bring the Earth your love and happiness. The Earth will be safe when we feel safe in ourselves.🫧 #Yoga #Meditation #Breathwork #HolisticHealth #yogaRetreat
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2 years ago