About

-Tennessee bred Mike McDougal began his photo-adventure at the age of 15. Now, based in the entertainment capitol of the world, Los Angeles, CA, and with hundreds of shows and events under his belt, McDougal’s portfolio consists of a wide range of fashion shoots, promotional band photos and musical acts that capture the live show experience at its most raw and unedited format. McDougal’s live show gallery brings you close and personal with musicians of many creeds, including: hardcore, punk, pop, and everything in between – honing in on the sweat and action of the kids at the barricade versus the musicians they adore. In an age when any asshole can put a camera in their hand and call themselves a photographer, a truly talented photographer doesn’t need Photoshop as a crutch – just the love for the scene and a live-time-action-packed ideal that not only demonstrates the gimmick for the act, but allows a piece of that artist to be shared to their fan base – and you. Featured in countless publications [on-line and in print,] McDougal is making a name for himself with his keen sense of the music industry and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing and competitive world that is today’s rock culture. – Kyle ‘Kore’ Parsons

Artists Statement: I started this website as a way to connect with you. Yes, each and every one of you. Everyone who visits the site, every kid I see covered in sweat, crammed against the barricade, waiting for their favorite band to play, and every music lover of every age. We are all in this for one reason. The rush we feel at a live show or the chills that overtake your body when you catch a certain lyric in a song that speaks to you like no single person ever could. It is for that very reason I do this, and I want to share it with the world.

Client List:

Victory Records, No Sleep Records, Atticus Clothing, Umbrella Clothing, Triple Crown Records, Earache Records, Vanity UK, AMP Magazine, Hails & Horns, Altercation, Alternative Press, Fearless Records, Ferret Records, Bridge 9 Records, Photo Finish Records, Roadrunner Records, Epitaph, OC Weekly, Sideonedummy Records, Buzznet, Define The Meaning, Sleepless Threads, ESP Guitars, Uprising Records, Loudvine, Yoogli Music, SPIN