Halloween through My lens

Cleveland knows how to do Halloween. Between the costumes, live music, and neon-lit chaos at Jolene’s, this year felt like stepping into a film scene —and I had my camera ready.

Everywhere I turned there was something worth capturing-the flicker of orange lights bouncing off the windows, fake blood glistening under stage lights, and the rush of laughter mixing with the DJ’s music. Nights like these remind me why I fell in love with live event photography—the spontaneity, the movement, the stories hidden in split seconds.

Upstairs, the rooftop at Jolene’s Honky Tonk Bar BUZZED with energy. People danced under string lights, their costumes glittering against the Cleveland skyline. Downstairs, the photo line stretched out the door. It was not just a party; it was a creative playground.

For me, photographing events like this isn’t just about the shots-it’s about documenting the energy that defines Cleveland’s nightlife. Each photo becomes a time capsule of the city’s pulse. its people, and its music scene that keeps evolving with every show.