04/02/2024
Photo by David Yarrow
WOODY CREEK TAVERN Aspen, Colorado
Woody Creek Tavern owns a special place in Aspen history regardless of it being an unassuming dive bar 15 minutes from town. For it to be an integral part of the fabric of the community suggests that the world's most famous ski resort has a far broader personality than outsiders give it credit for.
Here the photographer wanted to build a story that leveraged the famous facade of the tavern and the strongest idea to dive back to the 70s when Aspen was a loosely governed bohemian playground. He needed a focal point in front of the tavern and the first prop he brought in was a classic VW camper van. Aspen caught the hippy vibe of the early 1970s and his leaning was to refer to the understated glamour of the era.
Models Alessandra Ambrosio, Kate Bock, Brooks Nader and Aleska Genesis - all look the part in this image; which is no surprise in this nod to the rock and roll days of Aspen, there was no rule book other than to have fun. Great shot. Great work.
