Best of 2024
I was blessed with an amazingly diverse collection of events and sessions to cover in 2024! My work ranged from new and exciting opportunities including a statewide culinary competition, continued growth in the performance space (drama and ballet), and of course plenty of music, race, and corporate event photography. Thanks to everyone who has continued to follow and support my photography journey, and I hope I'm able to inspire someone to take more photos in the coming year. Here's to 2025!
Photos are listed in chronological order.
Promotional portrait with local artist, Kanin Wren.
Chris Thile, of Nickel Creek, playing his mandolin at Kalamazoo State Theatre.
Finishers crossing the finish line at the Gazelle Sports Elite 200m competition, at Grand Valley State University.
A competitor searches for ingredients during the culinary competition at the 2024 Michigan ProStart Invitational.
The Addams Family cast members, performed by students at Northview High School.
Rose and her grandmother Mary with a special first-look.
Deryck Whibley of Sum 41, at GLC Live at 20 Monroe (Grand Rapids, MI).
Eric Metaxas, speaking at the annual Midwest Prayer Breakfast, at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Another awesome kindergartener being silly.
A Michigan Adventure Race competitor collects an early checkpoint, at the Cannonsburg Edition race.
The leader of the pack, at the 2024 Coast 2 Coast bike race (100 mile loop).
Runners commemorating their Zeeland Zoom 5K finish.
Mother and daughter enjoying a summer concert at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
My kids, at the top of Sleeping Bear Dunes, on the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Sarah Jarosz, at Bell's Brewery (Kalamazoo, MI).
Otis Williams, and other members of The Temptations, taking the time to sign autographs for fans prior to a summer show.
Lasso lessons at Zeelmania 2024.
One of the many talented performers of the Prince of Egypt ballet company.
The opening scene of the Prince of Egypt ballet.
The angel of death, being performed by a Prince of Egypt dancer.
Fitz and the Tantrums performing at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Chad Gray of Mudvayne, at GLC Live at 20 Monroe (Grand Rapids, MI).
Jack & Loie.
Our dog Charlotte, making a break for it in the pool.
Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive, having an excellent hair day.
Adventure race bike helmets, taking a break at the dune.
Racers punching a checkpoint at the Silver Lake sand dunes.
Silver Lake sand dune.
Judah & the Lion playing in front of a full house in Grand Rapids, MI.
Judah & the Lion at GLC Live at 20 Monroe (Grand Rapids, MI).
Ben Rector, playing with the Grand Rapids Symphony at DeVos Performance Hall.
Northview High School cast members, performing Peter and the Starcatcher.
The rope hill at the 2024 Dirty Duel trail race.
A young finisher emerging from the cornfield to finish the 2024 Dirty Duel.
The hora, being performed by guests at Ella's bat mitzvah.
A fun profile shot in the rain of my son, Harrison.
A dancer performing during the Light Has Come (For His Glory ballet studio).
A Whoville 5K finisher, giving the Grinch a high five.