I’m finally able take a moment to reflect on 2015!
I’ve realized my postings haven’t been as frequent as I’d like. 2015 brought upon my first full-time job at Blue Sky Marketing Group, thus, I would have less available time for the Northwest Herald. Nonetheless, I haven’t shared much of what I did shoot.
Fortunately, this can be my redemption as my 2015 Year in Review includes all types of images I have made over the past year: person images, work images, iPhone images, and of course selfies. This will pretty much serve as a quick recap of the major events which took place. Note: these images are simply in chronological order.
Thank you all that made 2015 what it was. I hope 2016 raises the bar even higher. Enjoy!:
(apologies for not remembering who took the photos I’m actually in – I’ll add credits if you remind me which you took)
First selfie of 2015. 
Pre-sushi selfie, winter break 2014, on Jan. 2, 2015. 
Business cards for the new job, Jan. 16, 2015. 
Crystal Lake South's Kyle Bartusch (22) layups the ball during the game at Jacobs High School on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. The Golden Eagles won, 75-43. (for Shaw Media) 
At Man Weekend III in Hazelhurst, Wisc. on Feb. 6, 2015. 
Matt Brophy winces as he has to continue "riding the bus" after a card game at Man Weekend III in Hazelhurst, Wisc. on Feb. 6, 2015. 
Hockey at Man Weekend III in Hazelhurst, Wisc. on Feb. 6, 2015. 
Hockey at Man Weekend III in Hazelhurst, Wisc. on Feb. 6, 2015. (photo by Adam Mennella) 
JR Schroeder relaxes after a perfectly cooked tenderloin by Rob Mortell at Man Weekend III in Hazelhurst, Wisc. on Feb. 7, 2015. 
Group photo after a birthday lunch with the family, Feb. 15, 2015. 
Taking a GoPro selfie as the seniors do some shooting in the studio Feb. 21, 2015. 
Showing Stacie the GoPro app on my phone whilst taking a discreet selfie Feb. 21, 2015 
At Winter Tropical Bash in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. 
Marcy Cronin (left), of Wauconda, picks out a dress for one of her daughters to try on at My Sister's Dress at Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake on Saturday, March 7, 2015. My Sister's Dress is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County. Gently used dresses were donated and sold for girls going to prom. (for Shaw Media) 
Founder Jerry Paulsen (right) watches as SSG Mike McGonigal, of Crystal Lake, feeds a horse a sugar cube between activities at an equestrian therapy session hosted by Operation Horses and Heroes, Inc. in Woodstock, Ill Saturday, March 7, 2015. Operation Horses and Heroes, Inc. is a Woodstock area not-for-profit that is dedicated to helping all our Veterans, Healing Heroes, Wounded Warriors and their families through equestrian therapy. (for Shaw Media) 
Photo of Erin Nickels with her birthday dessert, Chicago, Ill. on April 9, 2015. 
Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisc. for a tour of the Miller Brewery and a Cubs at Brewers MLB game. 
Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisc. for a tour of the Miller Brewery and a Cubs at Brewers MLB game. 
Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisc. for a tour of the Miller Brewery and a Cubs at Brewers MLB game. 
Watched Book of Mormon on May 14, 2015. 
Sara Swanson, 18, receives a low-five from fellow graduate Jangle Rietschel, 18, upon arriving to her seat at Richmond-Burton Community High School's Commencement for its Class of 2015 at Richmond-Burton High School on Sunday, May 24, 2015. (for Shaw Media) 
Alexandria Peake, 17, holds an umbrella for Drew Johnson, 17, both of Ringwood, as he carries an audio mixing console indoors due to rain at the end of the graduation ceremonies at Johnsburg High School on Friday, May 29, 2015. The rain began as the faculty were finishing naming off the Johnsburg High School Class of 2015 graduates. (for Shaw Media) 
Fam post-sushi selfie, Kyle added, June 3, 2015. 
Buddy in the backyard, June 6, 2015. 
View of Minneapolis, June 14, 2015. 
At Badlands National Park in South Dakota on Sunday, June 14, 2015. 
At Badlands National Park in South Dakota on Sunday, June 14, 2015. 
Test portrait at USTA Nationals in Rapid City, South Dakota on Monday, June 15, 2015 (Photo by John Konstantaras/TNT Pix). 
Checking out a beer list, Rapid City, South Dakota on Monday, June 15, 2015. 
Photo of taking photos of trampoline for TNT Pix at USTA Nationals in Rapid City, South Dakota on June 16, 2015. 
View of the night sky at Badlands National Park in South Dakota on Thursday, June 18, 2015. 
View of the night sky out of my sunroof at Badlands National Park in South Dakota on Thursday, June 18, 2015. 
Fourth of July fireworks at Peterson Park, McHenry, Ill. on July 4, 2015. 
Pano-selfie with the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan after a Chicago Segway Tour after work on July 17, 2015. 
Lukas Greve, 6, smiles in anticipation of a quick cool off from his father's cold water during the 2015 McHenry Fiesta Days Parade Sunday, July 19, 2015, in McHenry, Ill. Greve was also anticipating seeing his sister, who was marching with the McHenry Junior Warriors Cheerleaders. After the conclusion of the parade, there was a post-parade concert, including the Green Beret Marching Band, at the gazebo in Veterans Memorial Park in McHenry, Ill. (for Shaw Media) 
The Huntley Red Raiders celebrate with their Third Place trophy after a MCYSA 11U Summer International Championship game against Apaches Baseball Academy of Puerto Rico at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. The Apaches Baseball Academy won, 10-2, and moved on to the Championship Game. (for Shaw Media) 
Aly Schoeler, 4, looks on to pie-eating competitor Cal Below, 4, as they race to finish their whipped cream pies during Patriots in the Park in McHenry, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The event was a hometown picnic hosted by the Joe's Wish nonprofit organization to raise funds to support local military families, veterans and veterans' causes. Other activities included games, children's activities, music entertainment from Peter and the Versatiles, pie-eating contests, crafters, vendors, food, and raffles. (for Shaw Media) 
During the Wedding Reception at DiNolf's Banquets in Homer Glen, Ill. for the Zak and Joanna Kammer Wedding on Friday, August 21, 2015. 
View out of the plane, somewhere between Chicago and Las Vegas, Aug. 27, 2015. 
Surf-and-turf dinner, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 29, 2015. 
Group photo from Rob Mortell's Bachelor Party in Las Vegas, Nev. on Aug. 28, 2015. (photo by Total Snapshot Photos) 
iPhone portrait of Erin Nickels, Sept. 3, 2015. 
Panorama from the Fantasy Draft, Sept. 6, 2015. 
Deciding picks for the Fantasy Draft, Sept. 6, 2015. 
Deciding picks for the Fantasy Draft, Sept. 6, 2015. 
Malort. Sept. 6, 2015. 
Malort. Sept. 6, 2015. 
Richmond-Burton's Joseph Wolfram (28) evades a tackle by Harvard's Adrian Serrano (6) during the football game at Harvard High School in Harvard, Ill. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. Richmond-Burton won, 21-7. (for Shaw Media) 
Marengo running back Jarren Jackson (5) runs the ball during the game at Richmond-Burton High School on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Marengo won 28-14. (for Shaw Media) 
Marian Central's Lauren Hanlon (14), her teammates, and Marian Central fans in the stands celebrate after winning a match against Crystal Lake Central in The Doug Blundy Invitational hosted at Crystal Lake Central High School on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. (for Shaw Media) 
Jacobs' Nicholas Voss (9) celebrates a goal with teammates Colin Walsh (5), Gabriel Swarthout (2) and Noah Melick (6) during the IHSA Class 3A Jacobs Regional final game at Jacobs High School on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. The Golden Eagles emerged champions, 6-2. (for Shaw Media) 
Elgin goalie Edgar Rodriguez sits dejected after losing the IHSA Class 3A Jacobs Regional final to Jacobs High School on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. The Golden Eagles emerged champions, 6-2. (for Shaw Media) 
Adam "Marty McFly" Mennella, Halloween, Oct. 31, 2015. 
Halloween group selfie, Oct. 31, 2015. 
Watched Wicked, Nov. 4, 2015. 
Rockford Lutheran's Marcus Hayes (16) catches the ball during a Class 4A football quarterfinal game against Marengo at Marengo High School on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Indians defeated the Crusaders, 38-28. (for Shaw Media) 
Marengo's Craiton Nice (7) makes a reception to score an 85-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of a Class 4A football quarterfinal game against Rockford Lutheran at Marengo High School on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Indians move on to the semifinals, defeating the Crusaders, 38-28. (for Shaw Media) 
Rob and Lindsey Mortell first dance, Nov. 21, 2015. 
Post-sushi selfie, Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 25, 2015. 
Group photo at Thanksgiving hosted at the Tam residence on Thursday, November 26, 2015. 
Adam Mennella, left, and Matt Brophy handling the turkey for Friendsgiving II, hosted at Kelsey's in Sugar Grove, Ill. on November 28, 2015. 
Selfie at Friendsgiving II, hosted at Kelsey's in Sugar Grove, Ill. on November 28, 2015. 
Group photo at Friendsgiving II, hosted at Kelsey's in Sugar Grove, Ill. on November 28, 2015. 
TBOX 2015 selfie, Dec. 12, 2015. 
Found a woman wearing the same Sloth Christmas sweater for TBOX 2015, Dec. 12, 2015. 
Selfie with the puck of my first goal scored on Dec. 21, 2015. 
One of the games at the Christmas 2015 party at the Talusan's on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. 
Photo of Kirsten Dionela with part of the Christmas gift I designed for her (personalized "Kit Kit" bars, Kit Kit being her nickname) at the Christmas 2015 party at the Talusan's on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. 
Silly group photo of the kids at the Christmas 2015 party at the Talusan's on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. 
Parents getting group photos taken by the kids at the Christmas 2015 party at the Talusan's on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. 
Quitalig family portrait at the Christmas 2015 party at the Talusan's on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. 
Photo with Erin Nickels, left, and Paige Friedlund before New Year's Eve festivities, Dec. 31, 2015.