05/21/2026
Throwback Thursday---
A few years ago I got to photograph one of the wildest, coolest sessions ever with Riverside Acres 🐝🍯
At one point, he tucked the queen bee safely into a necklace around his neck and sat down while his wife gently poured the hive into his lap. A few minutes later, the entire energy of the hive changed. You could literally hear the buzz shift as they found their queen… and slowly the bees traveled upward and surrounded his face, creating a real-life bee beard.
It was equal parts beautiful, fascinating, peaceful, and slightly terrifying 😂
Going back through this session reminded me why I love photography so much. Sometimes you walk into a shoot expecting pretty photos and leave with a story you’ll never forget. Still one of the most epic sessions I’ve ever photographed. 🐝✨