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Photographer Eric Ogden recently captured Esquire’s Summer Issue, documenting rapper Babyfxce E in Flint, Michigan as part of the magazine’s unique project to capture America across a single day. Ogden’s connection to the city allowed his authenticity to bring a deeper sense of meaning to the images, his portrait of Flint feels personal, nuanced and alive.
Ogden followed Babyfxce E through his hometown, capturing his movement through places and people who shaped who he is today. From his neighborhood convenience stores to residential streets all lined with generational family homes, Ogden created a version of Flint people have rarely seen in the media. The city was more than a backdrop; it was essential to show the narrative and to ground the story in community, memory, and identity.
Ogden’s photography transforms everyday moments into compelling visual narratives, balancing authenticity with a cinematic point of view. Bright storefront signage, expansive Midwestern skies, and intimate moments between Babyfxce E and local residents create images that feel natural while still following the story line. He has a unique ability to find beauty in everyday moments that draws attention to both the artist and the city or place he represents.
Throughout the series, Babyfxce E is portrayed not just as a rapper but as a product of a community that continues to support each other. Ogden highlights the connections to place and person which shows the cultural energy and Flint’s creative scene.
Eric is a part of Exposure NY’s photography division, a photography and styling agency based in New York City.
