Andy Palmer of Fayetteville (from left) and Lee Madrid of Bentonville pose for a portarit, Sunday, May 18, 2025 during the annual Strawberry Festival at the downtown square in Fayetteville featuring two stages filled with music, games and competitions, dozens of vendor boothes and a special guest, meet-and-greet with Muriel Fahrion, the original illustrator of the Strawberry Shortcake franchise. Last year’s festival brought over 10,000 people to this free and family-friendly event.
Jada Grace (from left) and Sai Stinyard swing during the annual Freedom Festival Juneteenth celebration at Luther George Grove Street Park in Springdale, Saturday, June 21, 2025. The Freedom Festival is one of Arkansas’ largest commemorations and celebrations recognizing Juneteenth, the federal holiday that marks the ending of slavery in the United States.
Springdale High diver Bryze Sanchez poses for a portrait, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette studio in Fayetteville.
Sarah Eldin, 19, poses for a portrait at the University of Southern Florida in Tampa, Fla., Monday, January 30, 2017. "Everyday we're a symbol of what's at hand right now," she said.
Emily Harris, 13, of Pea Ridge rests her horse before the start of the grand entry, Saturday, June 28, 2025 during the final night of the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
Singer and songerwriter Jewel poses for a portrait, Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville.
Meditation Master Daeryun poses for a portrait at the Korean Buddhist Culture Center on Oxford Avenue and 3rd Street. He has taught meditation for 35 years and leads services at the center every Sunday as well as private services with individuals wanting meditation guidance.
Be Hoang, executive chef, (from left) and Binh Hoang, co-owner, pose for a portrait at House 1830 in Rogers, Friday, February 21, 2025. House 1830 is a southeast Asian restaurant serving cuisine from Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. The restaurant’s concept is “that you come into our home eat our foods the way we eat it,” said Binh Hoang, co-owner.
An Asian water monitor rests on the head of Megan Robinson during a reptile expo at the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers. Sunday, July 6, 2025. Breeders from all over the country arrived for the weekend to sell their reptiles and educate the public on how to handle the animals or move past phobias of them. "A lot of people get over their fear here. A lot of fears of reptiles are learned. 'My parents are afraid so I should be afraid'," said Sidney Glymp, a volunteer with Arkansas Reptile Rescue, a rescue out of Paris, Ark. that rescues, rehabs and re-homes exotic reptiles.