I had the privilege of capturing the excitement and spirit of the 2022 Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers (FOBAB), an annual event hosted by the Illinois Craft Brewer’s Guild (ICBG) in celebration of the craft beer industry. The event focuses on the limited-release barrel-aged beers from breweries across the US, particularly the Midwest.

I was tasked with photographing the two-day event. My photos encompassed all aspects of the event, including the special release beers, awards ceremony, attendees, staff, and even the exclusive Brewer’s Lounge. As a result of my work, ICBG was able to use photos in both digital and print media to recap the event and advertise for 2023. The photographs were also used on social media, the FOBAB website, and a local brewer’s magazine.