What’s your story, how did you become a party photographer?
I’ve always been a party animal, but back then I wasn’t allowed into clubs because I was too young. So I equipped myself with a camera and told them I was there to shoot the party.

And it worked?
Of course. People just kind of left me alone because they thought I was with the party organizers.

When did you start doing it professionally?
In 2005. Thanks to my raging party habit, Note from Dudesweet asked if I would be interested in doing it on a regular basis. There weren’t many party photographers in those days, so I jumped at the chance.

Who else do you work for?
I also shoot for Club Soma, Moderndog and some alcohol brands when they have an event.

What’s your favorite thing to shoot?
People who go to a party to genuinely have a good time—their feelings are real.

What’s your least favorite thing to shoot?
Celebs and poseurs.

Tell us about Nocturne
Note came up with this project. He wanted to chronicle the Dudesweet parties and show the faces of Dudesweet’s club-goers, which have changed over time. My photos usually capture the peak of the party whereas Peducck’s tend to focus on the before and after.

Check out Nocturne now at WTF Gallery & Café.