Mercedes Esquivel

Mercedes is an 18 year-old budding photographer from California who caught our eye on Flickr a few days ago with her well-balanced photos that speak of youth, wonder and a frank sensuality. It doesn't hurt that she's a total babe to boot (in a self-portrait above).

She shoots her life and documents her friends in their west coast small town with a skill level that belies her age.

See more of her work on her Flickr page and peep her Tumblr.