See Enquirer photojournalist Frank Bowen IV's favorite photos from 2025

This year marks my first full year as a photojournalist at The Cincinnati Enquirer.

From children getting the chance to meet those who serve and protect our country, to the Cincinnati Reds facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the playoffs and students walking across the big stage ready to start a new chapter of life, it’s an honor getting to document each moment.

I never would’ve thought that there could be so much color and life in one place. This city is special to me. I’ve been through many stages of life here. I grew up here. It’s been an eye-opening experience capturing every one of these stories in a place I hold near and dear to my heart.

This year has been a very challenging year for all of us. We have all experienced a tremendous amount of loss and gain, but I never take documenting those moments for granted. My only hope is to continue capturing those moments and be a fresh set of eyes every step of the way.

Thank you to Cincinnati and readers of The Enquirer for being so open and sharing so many important stories with us.

Photojournalist Frank Bowen IV pictured on Monday, June 3, 2024, at The Cincinnati Enquirer newsroom in Downtown Cincinnati.

Enquirer photojournalist Frank Bowen IV’s favorite photos of 2025 Vietnam Veteran Raymond Beck, 80, of American Legion Post 513, left, greets students during the Veterans Day program, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Creekside Middle School in Fairfield, Oh.

Vietnam Veteran Raymond Beck, 80, of American Legion Post 513, left, greets students during the Veterans Day program, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Creekside Middle School in Fairfield, Oh.

Gissel Mendoza Urdaneta, 17, is walked across the stage during a graduation ceremony for Aiken High School, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) strikeout in the sixth inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 2 between the Cincinnati Reds and LA Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

A public visitation and funeral service was held for Ryan Hinton, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Living God Church in Avondale. Hinton was fatally shot by a Cincinnati police officer on May 1 after the Cincinnati Police Department responded to a report of a stolen car.

Cincinnati Cyclones players lay in a pile of teddy bears during the Teddy Bear Toss, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Heritage Bank Center in Downtown Cincinnati.

The Celebration Delle cruises down the Ohio River during the boat parade at the America’s River Roots Festival, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in downtown Cincinnati.

Former Cincinnati Reds sportscaster Marty Brennaman waves to the crowd after unveiling his statue at Crosley Terrace, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.

Fans cheer for Jasmine Paolini after defeating Barbora Krejcikova in the Cincinnati Open fourth round match between Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. Paolini won 6-1, 6-2.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Favorite photos in 2025 from Enquirer photojournalist Frank Bowen IV

See Enquirer photojournalist Frank Bowen IV’s favorite photos from 2025

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