Sounds of the Season: Photographing Measure for Measure’s Holiday Concert and 2025 Reflections

As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on one of my favorite holiday photo shoots from the Christmas season: Measure for Measure’s Sounds of the Season concert.

From the beautiful setting and thoughtful décor to the incredibly talented choir performing beloved holiday classics, the evening felt like the perfect way to welcome the Christmas season.

This shoot was especially meaningful as it arrived at the end of a year filled with growth, learning, and new experiences. While 2025 certainly brought its share of challenges, it also reminded me how important community and connection truly are.

I feel incredibly fortunate to end the year surrounded by supportive friends, family, collaborators, and clients who encouraged me, shared their wisdom, and helped me keep moving forward.

I’m deeply grateful for every opportunity, conversation, and creative collaboration that shaped this year. Thank you to everyone who played a role—big or small—in making 2025 what it was. As I turn the page to 2026, I’m looking ahead with curiosity, hope, and excitement for what’s to come!

Color and Sound: Photographing the Ann Arbor Symphony with Jacob Collier & Chris Thile

What a night! Photographing the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra with Jacob Collier and Chris Thile was such a treat — two absolute musical talents who somehow make performing look effortless and joyful at the same time.

The energy in the hall was unreal. The audience was encouraged to be a part of the performance, singing along, interacting with Jacob, and that kind of atmosphere makes it so much fun to shoot — it gave me permission to play around more photographically and try new things.

The stage lighting was another highlight (literally) — so colorful!!!! - It made for the perfect playground to experiment and play. One of my favorite photographers, Jackie Lee Young, shoots for a number of musicians, but I especially love her concert photography with Khruangbin. I found myself channeling that same vibe during this show — leaning into the color and letting the light tell part of the story.

Just one of those nights that reminds me how lucky I am to do this work — where sound, light, and emotion all collide in the best way possible.

Thank you to everyone at the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra for inviting me back to document the arts and the joy they bring to our community. It’s a privilege to capture how music and the arts create connection and remind us that creativity is a fundamental part of the human experience—enduring through every era and challenge. I’m so grateful to do what I love alongside people who care so deeply about their craft.