01 / THE ARTISTS
Adam Yokum
Adam is part of the reason this page exists. Mike introduced me to his world, and I want to keep sharing his music and the work he’s putting into The Lodge.
CREATIVE CIRCLE / THE PEOPLE
Independent voices.
Real connection.
Being an independent artist means taking your own path—making music, building a community, and having a hand in how your work reaches people.
Finding this circle showed me there are people working hard to build something that feels true to them. In a world where so much feels curated, that honesty means something. It helped me see a place for my own creativity, too.
That’s why these people are here. Their music and the communities around it have been part of my story, and photography is one way I can support what they’re building. Take a look around—you might find someone whose work connects with you.
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING
Your brand. Your music.
Your business.
New music or merch dropping? Own a business and need updated photos of your food, products, space, or services for your website and socials? Let’s create photos and video that show what you do. Have something in mind? Hit me up.
Let’s work together
02 / THE ARTISTS
Vwillz
Vic is another connection that started through Mike. Find his music here, then head to his site for merch and what’s next.
03 / THE ARTISTS
Dylan Reese
Dylan Reese creates his own music and helps other independent artists grow through Pretty Pretty. He’s been a role model to me, sharing the business behind the music and helping me see where my own creative work can fit. Give his music a listen, then check out what he’s building.
04 / THE ARTISTS
Sean Patek
Sean Patek is an emerging artist from West Virginia and a college friend of Adam Yokum’s. He turns pain and real emotion into honest, melodic music with a lot of heart. His sound reminds me of Juice WRLD and Post Malone, with a voice that’s his own. If you connect with music that makes you feel something, start here.
05 / THE ARTISTS
Ahelghanai
Ahelghanai blends atmospheric sounds with honest lyrics about finding yourself and growing through life. Start with his music below, then follow along for what comes next.
06 / THE ARTISTS
Token
Token brings an intensity to the stage that you can feel through a still photo. Photographing his Mesa show gave me a front-row view of how much he puts into every performance. Press play and hear it for yourself.
07 / THE ARTISTS
Clark D
Clark D knows how to bring a crowd into the show. His energy and crowd work made photographing his Mesa set so much fun. These are the moments I love capturing—an artist giving everything and a room giving it right back.
08 / MIKE + THE BRAND
Mike +
Stevenson Ranch.
Mike built an independent music career, a sold-out Red Rocks community, and Stevenson Ranch—a clothing brand grown from that same connection with fans. He’s also helped other artists build directly with their own audiences. Music, business, and community, on his own terms.
His approach has been a catalyst for me and so many others: proof that you can build something real around what you love. It’s a huge part of why I’m here, creating and helping other independent people grow.