Music has always been my first love. I was raised by my grandfather, a man so passionate about music that he had an entire room dedicated to his collection of over 3,000 cassette tapes. Growing up, I spent countless hours in that space, surrounded by the sounds that shaped my earliest memories. Fast forward 30 years, and now I have my own vinyl room, housing nearly 1,000 records, where I continue to immerse myself in music. It’s in my DNA, woven into every part of who I am. So, when I was first given the opportunity to photograph Hot Mulligan, I didn’t hesitate for a second. And here we are — music continues to fuel my creative journey.