My first concert was in 5th grade at my local record store in St. Louis, MO, a city whose thriving music scene shaped my early years. By 15, after moving to California, I bought my first camera and began photographing weekly shows at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA, drawn by its $10 tickets and camera-friendly policy. Within two years, I was shooting for Concert Crap, Goldenvoice, and Live Nation, and even interviewing The Dirty Heads about their new line of beer, two years before I could legally drink. Growing up feeling out of place, concerts became my home, and capturing their energy, vibrancy, and passion remains one of the most meaningful chapters of my creative life.