Chinatown Celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse
I commissioned photography from James Hoeck to cover this annual celebration in Chicago’s Chinatown.
View the full photo essay here.
Best of the South Side 2025
I commissioned and edited photography for over 40 stories—working with and coordinating assignments for more than 15 photographers in under a month—for South Side Weekly’s signature special issue covering the best of art, people, food, spaces and places on Chicago’s South Side.
Marc C. Monaghan, for "Best Unsung Park in the City That Deserves Respect: Piotrowski Park" by Ricardo Gamboa
Marc C. Monaghan, for "Always Gonna Be the Best Taqueria (Especially After the Club): Atotonilco’s" by Ricardo Gamboa
Marc C. Monaghan, for "Always Gonna Be the Best Taqueria (Especially After the Club): Atotonilco’s" by Ricardo Gamboa
Samuel M. Colon, for "Best Place to Satisfy Your Craving for Pan Dulce: Acapulco Bakery #2" by Gisela Orozco
Caeli Kean, for "Best Soft Landing: In the Clouds Tattoo" by Maritza Padilla
Caeli Kean, for "Best Soft Landing: In the Clouds Tattoo" by Maritza Padilla
Caeli Kean, for "Best Soft Landing: In the Clouds Tattoo" by Maritza Padilla
Tonal Simmons, for "Best Place to Get Curry Chicken for a Last-Minute Gay Wedding: Jamaican Jerk King" by Ricardo Gamboa
Tonal Simmons, for "Best Place to Get Curry Chicken for a Last-Minute Gay Wedding: Jamaican Jerk King" by Ricardo Gamboa
Tonal Simmons, for "Best Place to Get Curry Chicken for a Last-Minute Gay Wedding: Jamaican Jerk King" by Ricardo Gamboa
E'mon Lauren, for "Best Sunflower: Miss Mel of Sunflower Soule Farm, LLC"
E'mon Lauren, for "Best Sunflower: Miss Mel of Sunflower Soule Farm, LLC"
Marc C. Monaghan, for "Best Miniature Civilization: Lake Shore Model Railroad Association" by Morley Musick
Marc C. Monaghan, for "Best Miniature Civilization: Lake Shore Model Railroad Association" by Morley Musick
Marc C. Monaghan, for "Best Unsung Park in the City That Deserves Respect: Piotrowski Park" by Ricardo Gamboa
K'Von Jackson, for "Best Place to Take a Deep Breath: Studio Yogi" by Kelsey Stone
K'Von Jackson, for "Best Place to Take a Deep Breath: Studio Yogi" by Kelsey Stone
Caeli Kean, for "Best Fashion Finds at Bargain Prices: Thrift LLC" by Yesenia Roman
Caeli Kean, for "Best Fashion Finds at Bargain Prices: Thrift LLC" by Yesenia Roman
Caeli Kean, for "Best Fashion Finds at Bargain Prices: Thrift LLC" by Yesenia Roman
Billiken Bash
I commissioned photography from K’Von Jackson to cover the 96th Bud Billiken Parade, a Chicago South Side tradition.
View the full photo essay here.
Additional commissioned photography
K'Von Jackson, for "Hundreds of Thousands March Against Trump" by Jim Daley
K'Von Jackson, for "Hundreds of Thousands March Against Trump" by Jim Daley
K'Von Jackson, for "Hundreds of Thousands March Against Trump" by Jim Daley
Caeli Kean, for "After ICE Raid, Swap-O-Rama Vendors Push for Safety" by José Abonce
Caeli Kean, for "After ICE Raid, Swap-O-Rama Vendors Push for Safety" by José Abonce
Caeli Kean, for "After ICE Raid, Swap-O-Rama Vendors Push for Safety" by José Abonce
Caeli Kean, for "After ICE Raid, Swap-O-Rama Vendors Push for Safety" by José Abonce
Miranda Ploss, covering a community demonstration in Little Village on Saturday, October 25, 2025
Miranda Ploss, covering a community demonstration in Little Village on Saturday, October 25, 2025
Miranda Ploss, covering a community demonstration in Little Village on Saturday, October 25, 2025
Caeli Kean, for "South & West Siders Want More Indoor Sports Facilities for Youth" by Jewél Jackson
Caeli Kean, for "South & West Siders Want More Indoor Sports Facilities for Youth" by Jewél Jackson