Turn and Face the Strange | Dale Peterson in Conversation
By Kitty Quinn, Photographed by Milan Lazovski, Styled by Kitty Quinn & Milan Lazovski
It’s about time the world is introduced to Dale Peterson. Or, as the members of Starmaker like to call him, Dolly Brûlée! He is a character who insists on walking barefoot and climbing trees donning drag and a black velvet dress, a child of nature even bespoke in an assortment of artificiality. He is no ingenue, but there’s a quality of child-like innocence and wonder to him that makes him feel familiar, like a hug or a midsummer’s day. Dale is a breath of fresh air, comfortable in his masculinity to an extent where wearing a dress and heels, or even makeup, did not stunt his performance in front of the camera. His demeanor was unmoved, save for an extra kick of cheekiness. He carries himself pleasantly, naturally, and with an integrity that is scarcely seen in others. He has an open mind and welcomes change like a chameleon. Above all else, Dale holds music close to his heart, and his photography closer. Starting out by photographing nature and friends, he has now merged his admiration for music and eye for capturing photos through concert photography. Popularly showcased on his Instagram page are local Detroit acts like Mac Saturn and Lyons, who have both featured his unique photography on numerous occasions. Catch him talk about his life, photography and love for music with Starmaker’s very own, Kitty Quinn.