20 Years of Doppelgänger Tour

Closure in Moscow is currently drifting across the United States on the 20 Years of Doppelganger Tour, joined by The Fall of Troy and A Lot Like Birds. I had the pleasure of catching up with them at the Houston stop on the first leg of the tour, and what started as a quick shoot before the show quickly turned into a memorable night of fly-on-the-wall coverage and non-stop laughs.

Despite being just day two of the tour and still battling major jet lag after their long journey from Australia, the entire CIM crew exuded nothing but positivity and energy. It’s rare to see a group so dedicated to their craft while keeping things light and fun—and I can't say enough about how welcoming and amazing the whole team was. A huge thank you to everyone for having me out and for making me feel right at home.

We kicked off the evening with a rooftop shoot at an abandoned Cadillac dealership, setting the stage for what would turn out to be an unforgettable night.

 
 

The Fall of Troy

 

A Lot Like Birds

An Evening with T.J. Miller

In December, I had the pleasure of working with T.J. Miller and attending his show at the Houston Improv. It had been a while since I laughed that hard—it was exactly what I needed. If you haven’t seen T.J. perform, I highly recommend it.

The night before our shoot, we had a quick chat to finalize ideas and the schedule. T.J. suggested a Christmas tree lot as the location, but I quickly realized that tree lots are few and far between in Houston. Luckily, I found Trinity Tree Lot that evening and got in touch with them. They were incredibly accommodating and allowed us to use their space for the shoot.

We had just under an hour to set up and capture everything before T.J.’s show. It was a fast-paced shoot, but we managed to get everything done, plus one additional shot on the street. Big thanks to my wife for assisting on the shoot and helping make it all happen.

All the shots were taken with the Nikon Z8. This was my first shoot with the Z8, and I couldn’t be more impressed. My Nikon D800E was an amazing camera, but the Z8 takes everything I loved about it and improves upon it in every way.

Return to Dust

In November, while browsing through upcoming shows in Houston, I stumbled upon the band Return to Dust. After checking out their music, I was instantly transported back in time, and I knew I had to work with them while they were in town. Luckily, everything fell into place, and we scheduled a shoot. I also stayed to capture their performance at Bayou Music Center. They put on an incredible show! A lot of the time opening bands don’t always get a lot of love from the crowd, but that wasn't the case here. It was incredible to witness the energy and enthusiasm as the audience fully connected with their set!

BANE & Desmadre

In November, I had the unexpected opportunity to connect with Bane for a shoot outside their show at The End. I had no idea they were hitting the road, let alone playing in Houston, until just a few days before the gig. Bane has been a banded I’ve jammed since high school, so getting the chance to photograph them was awesome. The shoot was a blast, and the guys couldn’t have been more welcoming or down-to-earth.

After wrapping up the shoot with Bane, I had the chance to connect with Desmadre and get some rad shots eith them. Big thanks to Zach for making it happen! If you haven’t checked out Desmadre yet, I highly recommend giving them a spin – you won’t be disappointed!

Mugshot - From the West to the South

Mugshot rolled into Texas last weekend to tear up the stage at No Sleep Fest, hosted by Brash Brewing. The festival was sick, and Mugshot absolutely crushed their set. Before the show, we linked up for a quick promo shoot outside the venue. Naturally, Texas weather decided to throw us a curveball with rain nearly all day. Luckily, we caught a break just in time to squeeze in the shoot—and we made it count.

Keep an eye out for them in Febuary 2025 on tour with Cane Hill!