After 19 summers as Festival Photographer at Jacob’s Pillow, this year marks a meaningful transition. For the first time, I won’t be spending the entire summer on the Pillow grounds.
What I enjoy most about gala photography is that every event tells a larger story, bringing together communities of people working toward a shared purpose.
For me, GOTTA DANCE! wasn’t just another assignment. It was a milestone, shaped by years of relationships, experience, and a long-standing pull toward this kind of work.
Every summer, by the time my family and I are getting ready to leave Jacob’s Pillow and head to Vail Dance Festival, I’m fully in a creative groove. That was as true as ever this year.
As a photographer, I get to see the many sides of artists and how they work, both on and off the stage. I’m lucky to be able to capture those different states of creativity.
This summer at Vail Dance Festival 2024 was an experience that reinforced why I’m so passionate about capturing live performance.