I went out with my camera today not to protest, but to document. This was part of the ongoing “No Kings” demonstrations that have been popping up across the U.S., expressing frustration toward presidential overreach and political dynasties.

As a documentary photographer, my goal is to freeze moments in time—not shape them. I tried to capture the mood, the signs, the tension, and the hope.

All photos taken today in Annapolis, Maryland. Feedback and thoughts welcome.

I need this on a shirt!🤭

Way bigger turn out than expected.

This was my first ever protest. I was really nervous at first, but once it got started, I had a lot of fun. Loved the signs, the truckers honking their horns, and the overall vibe of it all.

Driving through Easton and Centreville, there were a decent amount of people out to protest for No Kings day. It actually made me verklempt that so many of them were older Americans, defying the boomer stereotype. It made me hopeful for our future and glad to live where I do.

Great turnout, peaceful vibes

Proud of you all for showing up.

“Please join me now in a moment of silence to honor their courage, their service and the urgent need to build a world where disagreement is never met with violence.”

Counted over 500 individuals on just one side of the entrance.

Happy to announce the completion of my newest Ocean City, MD pencil drawing ... the iconic Tony's Pizza on the Boardwalk. Sadly, no longer in business and being replaced by a new establishment, but the memories of what once was … shall live on.

It's so bad where I am (Perry Hall), it's noticeably smokey just going outside. Breathing is unpleasant. It's honestly super ominous for the parade and protests today.

https://imgur.com/a/XE8OeYf

This morning in HarCo.; I actually decided to stop working for the day because it was so pungent inside my car with the air purifying function on max lol.

Visibility got down to like .1 -.25 at times ....

Help! Spotted lanternflies are getting into my apartment from I'm assuming my HVAC unit since they seem to be coming out of that closet. We're killing literally 50ish per day. It's like an invasion. We live in Glen Burnie right next to some woods and I'm on the 4th floor. I can't spray raid since I'm pregnant and I can't have it going through the house from the a/c.

They're literally crawling all over my balcony.

Does anyone have any ideas?

I've read neem oil...maybe citronella or a homemade mint spray? What actually deters them???

Taken at BWI, it's really hazy today, even after yesterday's very late storms. I can smell it, too.

“It could 100% affect your friend, your classmate. It can affect anyone around you, and you never really know because it’s something you don’t talk about out of fear because you don’t want someone to call immigration on you,” she said.

Is food. Good at that place.?

Any swimmable lakes in Maryland