Personal photographer for international DJ Francis Mercier, capturing live performances and behind-the-scenes moments across Nairobi's nightlife scene.
Kenya's biggest DJ concert of 2025 required a photographer who could deliver under extreme pressure. The Muze Open Air end-of-year show presented technical and logistical challenges: low-light conditions, chaotic crowd energy, a 6am finish time, and the expectation of delivering same-day edited content for an artist with 300K+ followers.
Francis Mercier needed tour documentation and social media assets that captured the scale, energy, and cultural significance of the event while maintaining the visual quality expected by a high-profile international artist.
Secured the gig through bold outreach: Pitched Francis Mercier directly on Instagram with a creative concept. He liked the idea and referred me to his agent for planning and coordination.
Executed under pressure: Shot from sunset to 6am, navigating low-light environments and chaotic crowd conditions. Switched between multiple lenses throughout the night depending on the vibe—wide angles for crowd energy, telephoto for intimate performance moments, fast apertures for low-light stage shots.
Delivered with efficiency: Edited and delivered 80+ photos same-day, demonstrating the speed and reliability required when working with touring artists on tight schedules.
The goal was simple: create imagery that Francis would want to share with his 300K+ audience—and he did.
Celebrity Endorsement: Francis Mercier personally reposted my work on Instagram and commented "Bless brotha" on my post—publicly endorsing my photography to his 300K+ followers. This wasn't just a repost; it was validation from a high-profile artist that the work resonated within music and nightlife culture.
Same-Day Delivery: Edited and delivered 80+ photos the same day, proving I could execute under the fast-paced demands of tour photography and live event documentation.
Proven Adaptability: Successfully worked alongside emerging and established artists, demonstrating ability to perform confidently in high-pressure, high-profile environments while maintaining creative and technical standards.
Industry Recognition: Positioned as a photographer who can handle Kenya's biggest music events, opening doors to work with other artists on upward trajectories and helping shape their visual identity as they scale.
The work proved I could deliver professional-grade concert photography that meets the expectations of internationally recognized artists—while working efficiently in chaotic, low-light, high-energy environments.