chopstixmami, cofounder of the Foreign Posse, covered in currency from the cultures present.

“Tiger-in-the-Cage“ is an ongoing foto series that seeks to

showcase a more personal and candid look at the Foreign

Posse, along with close friends and families. The series was

started in response to the current Trump political climate that

the country is in, showcasing most foreigners (and people of

color) as being “illegal immigrants”, hyper sexualize, ignorant,

lazy, and or trying to take advantage of the system.

A very stark opposite to the political and more accepting

landscape during the Obama years, but a very strong callback

to the ignorant Bush administration. The Foreign Posse was

birthed by a group that is trying to represent their culture on

their own terms.

The portraits and social documentary of “Tiger-in-the-Cage"

offer an intimate look inside a close group knit of friends that

have become a family that is dealing with being exoticize, but

are just ordinary people trying to achieve their dreams.

All photographs by Dav Jeff.

Brazilian chef, serves up steak to party guests.

Flaviofranko, unwinding in a hammock.

weli_mgsp, cofounder of the Foreign Posse.

jimmymgsp, cofounder of the Foreign Posse, djing the bbq.

Spaniard guest, enjoying tobacco.

Friends and family gather round toasting to health and life.

Friend, enjoying the festivities.

Onlyvada and guest, enjoying a drink and swing.

Guest dj, prepping his setlist.

Brazilian friends, posing for a foto.

Friend, enjoying the music.

Flaviofranko, teaching a freshly arrived Brazilian how to navigate.

Spaniard guest, enjoying a vape pen.

golden_kong, midargument.