Jacob Dekat: The Love Child of Photography and Rock ‘n’ Roll,
From Model to Muse to Master of the Lens
At just 21, Jacob Dekat (aka The Love Child Himself) has already lived a dozen creative lives—model, DJ, muse, and now, self-taught photographer with a signature blend of retro seduction and raw spontaneity. Born in Colombia and discovered by his friend Prince Peter, Jacob’s journey behind the camera began with plastic toy cameras and an insatiable eye for beauty. “I never put the camera down,” he says.
Inspirations: Sex, Drugs, and Vintage Flashbulbs
Photographic Crushes: Ellen Von Unwerth (“Her playfulness is genius”), Helmut Newton, Salvador Dalí.
Eras Obsessed With: The 1960s–70s—“Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren… that’s the dream shoot.”
Creative Fuel: “Pretty things. Rock ‘n’ roll. Cats. And my friends—they’re my favorite models.”
The Jacob Dekat Aesthetic
Vibe: “Spontaneous, fun, a little dirty. Like a backstage Polaroid from a Bowie tour.”
Tools: Toy cameras, natural light, and zero Photoshop (“I love imperfections”).
Behind the Scenes: Memorable Shoots & Wild Stories
No Rules, All Play: “Every shoot is memorable because we’re just fucking around. No mood boards, no stress—just energy.”
Model BFFs: “It’s easier when your muse is your friend. You get real moments.”
Cat King: When not photographing “beautiful girls,” he’s snapping cats (“They’re the ultimate muses”).
Jacob’s Little Black Book of Cool
Blogs/Sites: Prince Peter Collection, Hotel Fashionland, Ninu Nina (“For the weird and wonderful”).
Designer Gods: Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Comme des Garçons—and Prince Peter (“My OG”).
Music On Set: Blondie, No Doubt, The Dead Weather (“Loud and messy”).
Fast Facts: The Love Child Unfiltered
Height: 6’1″ (Gemini chaos in human form).
Hometown Pride: “Colombian coffee is the only religion I follow.”
Wardrobe Staples: Biker jacket, Docs, and “whatever smells like last night’s party.”
Dream Destination: Greece (“White walls, blue water, golden light—perfection.”).
Current Obsession: “Finding new ways to break cameras. And cats. Always cats.”
What’s Next?
Upcoming Shows: A polaroid exhibition in NYC (*title TBD: Probably “Cats & Cigarettes”).
Dream Collab: Shooting a campaign for Vivienne Westwood—“with a live punk band and stray cats on set.”
Follow the Chaos: @thelovechildhimself
“Photography isn’t about perfection. It’s about stealing moments before they’re gone.”
