The One Behind The Lens...

Forget the likes. I shoot for tension, for texture, for truth.
I’m Mickey, a photojournalist by accident, a zine kid at heart, and the underground mythmaker of Calgary's indie scene.
I work best with alt, indie and that weird healing music. My vibe is grit and $3 tacos. I keep my lens on the edges, where the light bleeds, the crowd swells, and look for the moments where something real is about to happen. Wanna work together? 

Let's build something gritty.

What I Believe

I’m less interested in perfection. I’m more interested in presence.
I shoot live shows, alleyways, stolen stillness, and the moments that feel like they’re about to break.
Whether I’m documenting a band, a community, or a stranger with a story. I’m there to tell the truth. Unfiltered. Unapologetic.

As Seen In

I've been Featured in: Canadian Musician Magazine, Unison Benevolent Fund Blog, MusicFit UNDRGRND

I currently shoot for:  MusicFit UNDRGRND, Independent

The Rumour Mill

They say Mickey once shot a whole concert with the lens cap on.
The photos still made Pitchfork cry.

“I don’t use autofocus. I just stare at the moment until it finds itself.”
— probably Mickey

One time, Mickey showed up to a gig with no gear.

The room developed itself out of respect.

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