I hold Murder by Death near and dear to my heart. It's bittersweet that the band decided to hang up their hats this year. On Halloween, I was able to capture the band dressed as cryptids. Some of my favorite photos from this year came from that show, but one of cellist, Sarah Balliet, really stuck out. The lighting and coloring, coupled with her calm demeanor, feel so alluring to me.

Gouge Away were such a joy to cover. Frontwoman Christina Michelle is constantly in motion and screaming her head off, making every shot bold and exciting. There's plenty I could have chosen from that set to make this list, but I ironically chose this shot of her locked onto Mick Ford's guitar playing from a distance.

Horse the Band were a huge part of my adolescence, and I never thought they'd be a band I'd get to cover 20 years later. It was nothing short of riveting. There was never a dull moment with Ed Edge on stage. He may have been my favorite person to photograph this year. His imposing form and figure dominate the photo and left a lasting impression on me. 

Spencer Moody is a madman. I would hope this photo of him with the microphone lodged in his gaping mouth makes it clear. One of my prouder moments as a photographer was getting this shot (plus a few others from this moment in the set). 

Tim Kasher and Cursive are my favorite bands to photograph, and I believe they are the band I've shot the most. I never grow tired of capturing Tim Kasher's mannerisms and stage antics, but in the end, I just love a good screaming-into-the-void photo.