Our creative director’s annual showcase of the past year’s most memorable, eye-catching moments captured by local photographers. 
by Laura Wall

Looking through the work our photographers did this year at WALTER, you may notice a common thread: we got a look into people’s intimate spaces. From home studios with vessels of paint brushes and notebooks to kitchens filled with kids and family recipes to their phone camera rolls. We are so grateful that people shared their personal stories with us and for our photographers capturing them with honesty, grace and talent. It illustrates that as Raleigh grows and evolves each year, people still prioritize connection and community here in this incredible city.

White & Whimsey: Artist Jennifer Clifton | photograph by Joshua Steadman (January)

Street Views of Raleigh | photograph by Brianna Woods (January)

Casual Delights: At Home with Charlotte and Joseph Jeffers | photography by Taylor McDonald (February)

Eating on the Job? | Photograph by Bob Karp (February)

Not a Smooth Flight: The Story of Our State Bird | photograph by Bob Karp (March)

On a Roll | photograph by Forrest Mason (March)

Weaving Wonder with Patrizia Ferreira | photograph by Rebecca Necessary (April)

Artful Farming: The Hyper-Local Source for Ingredients at Herons | photograph by Liz Condo (May)

The Decoder: Artist and Educator Steven Cozart | photograph by Joshua Steadman (June)

Through Canvas & Camera: Stuart and Robert Dance | photograph by Autumn Harrison (July)

Soak up The Fun: 7 Recreational Lakes in the Raleigh Area | photograph by Geoff Wood (July)

Dripping With Flavor: What to do in August 2025 | photograph by Forrest Mason (August)

Cosmic Americana | photograph by Eamon Queeney | September 2025

Meet Ken Thomas | photograph by Bryan Regan (September)

Rays of Light: Artist Anna Payne Previtte | photography by Joshua Steadman (September)

A Vintage Ral-O-Ween | photograph by Joshua Steadman (October)

Rooted in Hospitality: Thanksgiving with Sara Abernethy | photograph by Forrest Mason (November)

Brewing Friendship | photograph by Jillian Clark (November)

Decked Out: Kyle Overby’s Holiday Home | photography by Trey Thomas (December)

Ringing in the Holidays | photograph by John Hansen (December)

This article was originally published on December 17, 2025 on waltermagazine.com