Some nights, the music just feels bigger than the stage. That’s what it was like with the Lingonberries at the Kodiak Rodeo & State Fair. A Swedish brother–sister duo with voices that intertwine like they’ve been singing together forever (because they have), they filled the fairgrounds with sound that was at once wild, sweet, and a little bit untamed—perfect for Kodiak.


It was such a joy to photograph them in the middle of all that energy. Live music is alive in a way nothing else is—you never quite know what you’ll capture, and that makes every frame electric. When I sat down to edit, I leaned into that feeling, adding film-style light flares that made the images glow with the same golden edge as the music itself.


The Lingonberries aren’t stopping here—they’ll be singing at other venues around town this month, and trust me, you’ll want to catch them. Follow along with their journey on Instagram:@lingonberrieskodiak


For me, this was more than just a project - it was a reminder of why I love the messy, beautiful challenge of photography.

A romantic proposal unfolds along a scenic coastal cliff with mountains and ocean views at golden hour.
Close-up black and white image of hands holding a decorated tambourine near a microphone.
Performer in black top and orange patterned skirt passionately singing on stage with dramatic lighting and sparkly backdrop.
Musicians perform on an outdoor covered stage with equipment and instruments set up under wooden beams at sunset.
A series of photos showing someone in a black top and orange skirt holding a phone in different poses.
Black and white photo of a performer singing on stage in front of a textured wall.
A historic rafter beam structure under warm lighting shows exposed wooden beams in a rustic interior ceiling.
Multiple blurred silhouettes against a dark background with phone screens visible in the dimly lit space.
Singer performing emotional vocals in a black sweater with decorative skirt against a blue and red lit stage.
A DJ performs at an outdoor event wearing headphones and a beige sweater while working with equipment against a brick wall.
Performer silhouetted on stage singing into a microphone during a dark atmospheric concert performance.
Someone performs with a microphone while wearing a colorful red and blue sequined vest against a textured wall.
Musicians performing on stage with electronic equipment and acoustic instruments in monochrome.
Musicians performing on stage with acoustic guitars against a patterned wall backdrop.
A musician in a baseball cap and hoodie plays a keyboard synthesizer outdoors in black and white.
Band members playing instruments on stage with vintage style red lighting and textured backdrop.