Meet Ricky Mulet | Concert/Event Photographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ricky Mulet and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ricky, why did you pursue a creative career?
Growing up I’ve always had an interest in the creative/artist world. I was very into art, fashion, film, comedy, graphic design, and of course photography. As I’ve got older. my passion for expanding and expressing my creativity continued to grow and over time became more and more clear that a creative career was the only type of career I could pursue.

I began my photography while in college originally focusing on more contemporary photoshoots such as weddings, quinces, headshots, etc. However, towards the end of 2022, I found myself being more involved with the indie music scene down here in Broward and Miami. Being a musician myself, this type of photography came more naturally to me becoming one of my more well-known types of work.

Please tell us more about your work. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
I think like many photographers of this generation, my style is very influenced by the many photographers I discovered on Instagram while I was still figuring out my style. Some photographers include Joe Greer (@ioegreer), Jordan Curtis Hughes (@jordhughsphoto), Matty Vogel (@mattyvogel) and Anthony Tran (@v.trvn) just to name a few.

If anyone were to look at my work and think of one word I would want it to be authentic more than anything. My favorite type of photography as always been candid photography. I always liked just taking pictures as if I were seeing it with my own eyes. Nothing is placed in position but instead, something that just feels very natural. This is one of the reasons I love concert photography. I try to keep that same sense of candid photos while taking pictures of live shows applying not just to the artists performing but also to the reactions of the crowd. I like to see real-time reactions to the music being played and emotions being displayed and present that through my work. I like to think of it more as capturing a memory rather than just taking photos.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
My go-to spot for a fun night with friends definitely has to be Glitch Bar in Fort Lauderdale. It’s an arcade and bar that serves some of the best mixed drinks (my go-to is always the John Wick). Not only that, it’s close to downtown Fort Lauderdale where music venues like Revolution Live and The Culture Room stay so you can always go after a concert or event going on downtown and keep the night going!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I dedicate the shout-out to one of my favorite bands in South Florida, Yardij. Deja, Alex, Jordan, and Anthony I love you all!

I met Yardij through Deja (frontwoman) when I was teaching drums. When I told her I also do photos, she invited me to do behind-the-scenes work for her band’s upcoming music video at that time. I accepted and was able to meet the rest of the band and the team. One of the photos ended up being used for the cover art of their comeback single “Caller ID”. Since that day I’ve done many of Yardij’s photos for their shows and socials and continue to work with them today.

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@yardij
@mintladylemonade
@vilarhino
@jordanxdrums
@americanbassdad
@neonprayers

Website: https://www.officialrkmphotography.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_rkmphotos/

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/j-ricky-mulet-839872215

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