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The 2025 Official Photographer Team

Ten people wearing vests stand smiling in front of an "ExxonMobil Fiesta" backdrop at an event. They appear to be part of a team.

Front Row: James Rhodes, Vickey Resner, Sarah Leonardo, Lauren Tobias, Sibylle Maus, Don Henderson
Back Row: Tom Fore, Bud Betz, Jackie Kido (unofficial), Scott Hughes

A group of ten people wearing vests pose in front of a backdrop with balloon-themed "Fiesta" logos.

Front Row: James Rhodes, Vickey Resner, Lauren Tobias, Sibylle Maus, Cynthia Brittain, Gil Quintana
Back Row: Brad Beck, Don Henderson, Jackie Kido (unofficial), Dan Coops

Not Pictured: Triston Garcia, Selena Hardy

The 2024 Official Photographer Team

2024 Photographer team

Front Row (kneeling): James Jessmore, Triston Garcia, James Breen
Middle Row: Selena Hardy, Sibylle Maus, Tim Lethers, Scott Hughes, Margaret Todd, Cynthia Brittain, James Rhodes
Back Row: Brad Beck, Rick Linnell, Don Henderson, Bud Betz, Scott Hardy, Tom Fore, Earl Todd

2024 Photographer team

Front Row (kneeling): Shaun Paques, James Breen, Sibylle Maus, Selena Hardy
Middle Row: Brad Beck, Gilbert Quintana, Scott Hughes, Earl Todd, Margaret Todd, Tim Lethers, Cynthia Brittain, James Rhodes
Back Row: Rick Linnell, Bud Betz, Don Henderson, Victor Banta, Dan Coops

Not pictured: Cliff Holensworth

The 2023 Official Photographer Team

2023 photographer team

Front Row: Alejandro Tarango, James Beck, David Rider, Nicole Bradshaw, Scott Hughes, Cynthia Brittain
Back Row: Sibylle Maus, Triston Garcia, Shaun Paques, Don Henderson, Bud Betz, Don Constantine, Audrey Djuricich

2023 Photographer team

Front Row: Thomas Beck, Shaun Paques, Scott Hughes
middle row: Sibylle Maus, Stephanie Rudd, Judy Dunham, Angel Lopez, Cynthia Brittain, Nicole Bradshaw
Back Row: Audrey Djuricich, Don Henderson, Don Constantine, Alejandro Tarango

The 2022 Official Photographer Team

2022 photo team

Highlights from our 2024 Official Photographer Team

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Giant hot air balloon with clown-like figure at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, featuring "Santa Fe" text. Clear blue sky and other balloons in background.
Colorful hot air balloons fill the sky during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, while a large crowd watches from below.
A nighttime hot air balloon festival with glowing balloons, crowds, and fire flares. Fiesta event branding visible in the top right corner.
Colorful hot air balloons, including a green character balloon, rise into the sky at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Hot air balloons with cartoon designs, including a fox and Frankenstein, hover in clear sky during the Fiesta event.
A person parachutes with colored smoke trails in the sky at a Fiesta event, capturing motion and vibrant colors against a clear backdrop.
A person leans from a hot air balloon basket in clear blue sky during an event. Fiesta logo displayed in the corner.
A group of people prepare a hot air balloon with an American flag design at a nighttime event, featuring vibrant branding.
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A colorful hot air balloon festival with numerous balloons lifting off; people watch, and a basket carries two persons mid-flight.
A person inside a vibrant, multicolored hot air balloon, preparing for Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, with an ExxonMobil sponsorship logo visible.
Colorful hot air balloons rise at a festival, surrounded by a crowd of people. Bright yellow balloon prominently features "FIESTA" logo.
Colorful hot air balloons in the sky, featuring creative shapes and designs. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta branding visible in the upper right corner.
A festival features colorful hot air balloons, including a brain-shaped one, against a clear blue sky. The Fiesta logo is visible.
A red truck with equipment is parked near colorful hot air balloons at a festival. People gather around under a clear blue sky.
Colorful parrot and creature-shaped hot air balloons at a festival. People gather below, and smaller balloons are visible in the clear sky.
A person walks inside a colorful hot air balloon during a fiesta event. Brightly colored panels surround them, creating a vibrant scene.
A close-up of a cartoon-inspired hot air balloon at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, featuring colorful eyes and a distinct nose.
Colorful hot air balloons featuring cartoon characters and abstract designs at a festival. Fiesta logo visible in the top corner.
A colorful hot air balloon festival with people gathering. Balloons are being prepared on the field, while others fly in the sky.
A large green inflatable shape towers over a festive crowd at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, with colorful banners and people watching.
People gather to watch colorful hot air balloons at a festival under a clear blue sky. The scene is lively and vibrant.
A large crowd gathers at a colorful hot air balloon festival under a clear blue sky. The Fiesta logo is prominently displayed.
A person in fringed clothing admires colorful hot air balloons at a festival, with clear blue skies and many attendees in the background.
A vibrant hot air balloon with "Fiesta 50" at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, surrounded by people, vehicles, and colorful tents below.
Two vibrant hot air balloons glow at night, one with a checker pattern and the other with stars, at a fiesta event.
Two people celebrate at an event, one wearing headphones and striped shirt, giving thumbs up. "Fiesta" logo and sponsor visible.
Crowd gathers around a large, Spider-Man-themed hot air balloon at a vibrant event amid a clear blue sky and other colorful balloons.
A large, colorful clown face hot air balloon with a red nose is shown. Fiesta and ExxonMobil logos are visible in the corner.
A vibrant hot air balloon event features a "Meow Wolf" balloon and a Duke City-themed balloon against a clear blue sky.
A colorful hot air balloon with a smiling face design, featuring a prominent sponsor logo in the corner; vibrant and cheerful appearance.
A person ignites a hot air balloon flame at a fiesta event. Bright colors and safety gear are visible.
Colorful sloth-shaped hot air balloon against blue sky at a fiesta event. Smaller balloons in the background, cheerful ambiance.
Red hot air balloon with "Visit Albuquerque" text and a chili design. Part of a fiesta event, sponsored by ExxonMobil.
Five brightly lit hot air balloons glow against the night sky, surrounded by a crowd. Prominent signage reads "Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil."
A person in a hot air balloon basket during a balloon fiesta, surrounded by colorful inflating balloons and a crowded event background.
Large bear-face hot air balloon at Fiesta event, sponsored by ExxonMobil. Vibrant design emphasizes eyes and nose, creating a playful, inviting atmosphere.
Large, colorful animal-themed hot air balloons at a festival. People mill around, enjoying the lively atmosphere. Fiesta logo is displayed prominently.
A large blue dinosaur-shaped hot air balloon with playful eyes floats against a clear sky, near people, cars, and other balloons.
A person in colorful attire smiles in front of a large, vibrant clown-shaped hot air balloon at a fiesta event.
Seven planes in formation fly across the sky, emitting smoke trails. Balloon Fiesta logo in the upper right corner of the image.
A person parachutes through cloudy sky, holding a large American flag. "Fiesta" and "ExxonMobil" are visible in the top right corner.
Large crowd gathers at night beneath glowing hot air balloons shaped like animals at a festival. Bright, colorful display creates lively atmosphere.
A large crowd enjoys vibrant hot air balloons, including a truck-shaped one, at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Clear skies enhance the festive atmosphere.
Hot air balloons, including Smokey Bear, float above a crowded festival with colorful balloons in Albuquerque, indicating the Balloon Fiesta event.
Colorful hot air balloons rise at a lively festival, featuring a large balloon shaped like a whimsical character over a crowd of people.
A group of people viewed through the vibrant entrance of an inflated structure at an indoor event sponsored by ExxonMobil.
A wooden bear sculpture is displayed outdoors near fencing. A Fiesta event logo is present in the corner of the image.