When you step into a place like Six Flags New Orleans, you’re not just walking through an abandoned theme park—you’re stepping into a ghost town with layers of history, destruction, and eerie beauty. For years, I’ve documented this location through photography and video, capturing its slow collapse and telling the stories that still echo through the rusted rides and graffiti-laced walls.
During one of my recent shoots, I had the chance to work with the incredible Seirra, an artist and model who brought a bold energy to the forgotten carnival car ride structure that once stood in front of the Mega Zeph roller coaster—now completely demolished.
🎨 Body Paint + Urban Decay: A Bold Visual Fusion
For this shoot, Seirra wasn’t just posing—she became part of the artwork. Covered in body paint that mirrored the urban graffiti surrounding her, and adorned with symbolic red “Do Not Enter” caution tape, she stood as a living reflection of the park’s history: chaotic, colorful, restricted, and raw.
With natural light filtering in through the broken structure, this image became a perfect blend of urban exploration photography and artistic expression.
Watch the full BTS and documentary breakdown of Six Flags New Orleans by watching my documentary, “Saving Jazzland.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVfGJyxgRew
💀 The Last Breath of a Carnival Ghost
This specific location once housed the carnival cars—a small but iconic ride that sat in front of the infamous Mega Zeph. Hurricane Katrina buried it in silence, and time has only further erased what was left. But moments like this shoot freeze time. They honor not only the decay but the life that still pulses through creativity and photography.
I've been documenting Six Flags New Orleans for over a decade, and each visit reveals something new—whether it's a crumbling wall, a tagged-up mural, or a haunting silence that screams louder than any ride ever did.
🧩 Why I Keep Returning
Photographing abandoned places isn’t just about cool backdrops. It’s about preserving what’s left before it’s gone—documenting decay, telling stories, and sometimes, bringing in models like Seirra who are willing to challenge visual norms and push boundaries. That’s what keeps me coming back to Six Flags: the power to merge storytelling, visual art, and documentation into something unforgettable.
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