Our Favorite Photos of 2025

Our Favorite Photos of 2025

From capturing artists and local icons in their natural element to delicious food and drink setups, here are the photos from 2025 we just can't get enough of. 

Kristin Chenoweth, photographed for 405 Magazine, August 2025 issue. | Makeup: Mat Wulff | Hair: Garrett Lemmons | Long Dress: Pamella Roland | Short Dress: Christian Cowan | Styling: Deborah Watson | Location: Omni Oklahoma City Hotel Scissortail Suite | Photography by Charlie Neuenschwander


Lestari Kusumawardani photographed alongside more of OKC’s most fashionable people. | February 2025

“OKC’s Most Fashionable”

Photography by Shevaun Williams


A very photogenic seafood tower at RH | September 2025

OAK OKC: A New Dining District Rises”

Photography provided by RH


A spec house made custom by Amber McCullough Design | June 2025

“A Home of Their Own”

Photography by Emily Hart


An all-natural wonderland of rest, relaxation and recreation at Big Cedar Lodge. The destination is just 4.5 hours from OKC, making it the perfect road trip destination. | June 2025.

“Road Trips: Seven Destinations Worth the Drive”

Photography courtesy of Big Cedar Lodge


 

Spanish plates deftly toe the line between tradition and innovation at Riserva Bar + Tapas. | November 2025

Global Cuisine in OKC”

Photography by Shea Alan


Jay Holobach drives along dilapidated roads nationwide, only stopping his “rolling art studio” when an area piques his interest. | November 2025

“Meet Jay Holobach, the Impressionist Artist Creating Living Postcards.”

Photography by Charlie Neuenschwander


Sara Kay Michael, the creator behind Art by Sara Kay is photographed for our annual Artist Issue. | April 2025

“Meet the Masters: Four Local Artists Invite us Inside their Visionary Worlds.”

Photography by Charlie Neuenschwander


 

Ashford Thomson of The Dine by ART adorns a table with bespoke floral arrangements and long-forgotten family heirlooms. | June 2025

“A Summertime Tablescape by Ashford Thomson”

Photography by Sara Stewart


Kristin Chenoweth is photographed for 405 Magazine’s “Local Icons” issue. | August 2025

“Regal and Relatable”

Photography by Charlie Neuenschwander


A globe-trotting wine list, handmade pastas and fresh seafood at this Nichols Hills’ newly opened Italian spot. | May 2025

“Groundbreaking Flavors at Elisabetta”

Photography by Rachel Maucieri


Classic, traditional designs by Interior Designer Nina Wadley, elevate the Hilgenfelds’ Norman home. | August 2025

“Custom Homecoming in Ashton Grove”

Photography by Sara Stewart


Oklahoma City University alum Isaiah Bailey stars as the Phantom in a new North American tour of “Phantom of the Opera.” | November 2025

“From OKC to the Opera: Isaiah Bailey Takes Center Stage as The Phantom”

Photography by Charlie Neuenschwander


 

AKAI is one of the few Japanese restaurants in OKC to offer omakases (chef’s choice tasting menus), with decor, including 500 sake cups displayed across a wall, that really sets the scene. | November 2025

2025 Best New Restaurants”

Photography by Rachel Maucieri


Pastel artist Ricki Scheef is photographed in her studio for the Artist Issue | April 2025

“Meet the Masters: Four Local Artists Invite us Inside their Visionary Worlds.”

Photography by Charlie Neuenschwander


Seve, the goldendoodle companion to Mike Hearne of the “This is Oklahoma” podcast. | July 2025
“OKC’s Cutest Pets”

Photography by Charlie Neuenschwander


Nick Gallo, the OKC Thunder Broadcast Reporter and Digital Editor is photographed ahead of the team’s historic championship title. | June 2025
“Thunder Mentality”

Photography by Charlie Neuenschwander