Our photographers share their favorite photos of 2024


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Photos can tell a story in ways that words sometimes can't, capturing the action, beauty and emotion of the moment. And as we look back at our top stories from 2024, we asked our ASU News photographers to choose the favorite photos they've taken in the past year.

Some of those photos were published with articles, but some were simply shots that stuck with the photographer. Here, they shared their picks and the story behind them.

Charlie Leight

Senior photographer, ASU News

Samantha Chow

Multimedia specialist, VisComm (sister unit of ASU News, within the Office of Media Relations and Strategic Communications)

Deanna Dent

Assistant creative director for social media, VisComm

Chris Goulet

Management intern, VisComm

Emma Fitzgerald

Student photographer, VisComm

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