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Beaumont photographer Keith Carter, known for his intense black and white portraits, takes a turn at fashion photography in the swamps of the Big Thicket for a moody and mysterious view of everyday wear.

Cotton knit dress with razor straps by David Fehnel, at Dream Merchant, Houston; $102. Earrings, at Arté, Houston; $60. Wings of the Dove, by Marilyn Lanfear, San Antonio, courtesy of Lynne Goode Gallery, Houston.
Photograph by Keith Carter
Black leather motorcycle jacket by London Leather Connection, at Dream Merchant; $185. T-shirt by Jockey, at Macy’s; $13 (package of three). Black leather belt with bullets by Dangerous Threads, at Dream Merchant; $58. Pewter-and-copper amulet by Contempo Casuals, Houston; $11.50. Silver skeleton earring by Miles Harden, at Selections, Beaumont, and Torchy’s, Beaumont; $78.
Photograph by Keith Carter
Washed-linen shirt by Café, at Cotton Club Men, Houston; $70. Denim jeans by Gapkids; $22.
Photograph by Keith Carter
Polka-dot rayon vest, at Step Back, Houston; $20. Silver snake belt, at Eve France, Houston; $265. Jeans by Chevignon, at Cotton Club Men, Houston; $98.
Photograph by Keith Carter
Ribbed knit jumpsuit by Radio, at In-Wear Matinique, Houston; $42. Watch by Ecclissi, at Cotton Club; $236. Necklace by Anni and Co., at Cotton Club; $114.
Photograph by Keith Carter
Black stretch-vinyl dress by Lip Service, at Dream Merchant; $75. Leather bra by Lust, NY, at Dream Merchant; $36. Pewter earrings by Banana Bob, at Dream Merchant; $35.
Photograph by Keith Carter
Cotton eyelet dress from India, at Cotton Club; $222. Mother-of-pearl earrings, at Arté; $78. While knit tights by Azzura Basics, at Cotton Club; $44.
Photograph by Keith Carter

Stylist, Janice Blue; location assistants, Pat Carter and John Fulbright.