Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to shoot with Sickick before his performance at Stereo Live in Houston, TX. This was my first time at the venue, and while scouting for a spot, I discovered a killer room upstairs with a single loveseat perfectly placed in the center of a recessed area. The moment I saw it, I knew it was the one.

Pre-show shoots are always on a tight schedule, so I kept it simple with a two-light setup. Fortunately, I had some extra prep time while soundcheck was underway, which allowed me to get creative. Inspired by Sickick’s striking blue mask for the night, I decided to light the scene predominantly in blue, using gels to add some flair to the shots.

After the shoot, I stayed to cover his set. While I’ve photographed countless live shows, this was my first time shooting a DJ —and it was an absolute blast. Sickick puts on a hell of a show.

Huge thanks to Sickick and his team for being awesome to work with and for having me out.