Gator by the Bay 2025: Notes from a San Diego Music Festival Photographer
Gator By the Bay 2025 was four days of music, food, and nonstop energy along the San Diego waterfront. As a San Diego music festival photographer, I covered everything from zydeco legends and second line parades to food demos and accordion solos. Here’s what it looked like through my lens, from headlining acts to spontaneous dance circles, every corner of the festival had a story and after 14 straight workdays across three states, this one still stood out.


