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Highlights and Awards

Canvas Pontiac Award Winner 2020

Out of over 200 photography entries, a panel of judges voted "The Sunset Bench" as the 3rd place award winner of the 2020 Canvas Pontiac Awards. 

This work will be displayed on a 10foot x 8foot canvas in the city of Pontiac throughout 2020 and 2021. 

Brian Hartwell, Madison Heights Mayor, Chris Ahern Photography, Award Winning Photographer, Christopher Patrick ahern, professional photographer, Detroit photographer

Madison Heights City Council "This is Home" Photography Award

As part of the website redesign project, the internal design committee and mayor of Madison Heights awarded Chris for "Adventures of Duke and Lucy".

Peerspace's Best Event Photographers in Detroit List

In late 2019, Peerspace, known as the AirBnB for Small Business

listed Chris Ahern Photography as one of the Top 7 Event Photographers in Detroit.

Canvas Pontiac Award Winner 2016

"Sunset at James Scott Memorial Fountain" by Chris Ahern Photography was an award winner at the Canvas Pontiac Awards, judged by a panel from the Detroit Institute of Arts.  It could also be seen on the building located at Woodward and Pike. 

Truck with Movement Festival advertisement using a Chris Ahern Photography image

Official Movement Afterparties

One of Chris Ahern Photography's most recognized shots, "Hart of the Plaza" was purchased by the official afterparties of the Movement Festival in Detroit.  Chris's work was featured on flyers, advertisements, banners, even an LED lit truck that drove around Detroit with the iconic picture flashing.  

Mix Bricktown, 641 Beaubien St, Detroit MI

Ranked Top 5 Art Galleries of Metro Detroit 2017 & 2016 WDIV's Vote 4 The Best

The Chris Ahern Photography Gallery at MIX Bricktown was voted as Metro Detroit's Top 5 galleries of 2016 and the Top 3 of 2017 in WDIV's Vote 4 The Best.  Mix Bricktown has also ranked high as one of the top Happy Hours in Metro Detroit as well. 

Runway Fashion inspired by Chris' Artwork

As the featured artist of the 35th African World Festival and Crowned & Adorned runway shows, fashion designers created wardrobes inspired by over thirty Chris Ahern Photography original works.

"Best Of Photography" Publication, Photographers Forum

Chris Ahern Photography has been featured in Photographers Forum’s “Best Of Photography” annual hardcover coffee table book. His work was included in the top 9% out of over 9,100 images from the US and Canada as well as 46 other countries worldwide. This book is sold to photographers, college libraries, institutions of photography, art, and graphic design.

Media/Publications

Chris Ahern Photography LLC has been the official photographer of the Motown Countdown since 2016.

Pure Michigan, Various Media Content

Downtown Detroit Partnership, Various Media Content

Ypsi Real, Various Media Content

VisitDetroit.com, Various Media Content

Top Metro Detroit Photographers To Follow, Seen Magazine

The 7 Best Event Photographers in Detroit, Peerspace

IBEW Local 58, App/Social Media/Website Content

10 Best Things to Do in Detroit (#3), Hotels.com

Winter's Smile, Michigan in Pictures, 2022

Canvas Pontiac Awards - 2021 Finalist, 2022

Detroit Time Capsule (Cover Image), Gregory Fournier, 2021

WDIV Click on Detroit, 2021

Visit South Haven, Pure Michigan, 2021

Travel Michigan, Featured Social Media, 2021

Gallery 514, Life in Quarantine (Art Catalogue), 2021

APA Awards; Honorable Mention, 2021 

Eastern Market, Featured Social Media, 2021

Belle Isle State Park, Featured Social Media, 2021

2020 Canvas Pontiac Award Winners, CanvasPontiac, 2020
Ypsi Real, Pure Michigan, 2020
A Healthier Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2020
Sidetracks Bar & Grill, 2020
Catfe Lounge, Website Content, 2020
Ventana Breakfast Bar, Gallery Showcase, 2020
Show Cause vs. COVID-19, Rain BDM, 2020
Cinema Chat, WEMU, 2020
The DJ Obey Show - Interview w/C. Ahern, Spotify/Itunes, 2020
Picsilanti of the Week, Ypsi Real, 2020
The 7 Best Event Photographers in Detroit, Peerspace, 2020

Chris Ahern Photography in a radio interview

Oakland County Times Interview W/Chris Ahern, 2019
Ferndale Friends! Newspaper Interview W/Chris Ahern, 2019
SALT FM Radio Interview W/Chris Ahern, 2019
C.Ahern "Framed" Reception at Schramm's Mead, 2019
Chris Ahern featured at B-24's in Ypsi, Whatsontoday, 2019
Local 58 Coat Drive, IBEW Local 1, 2019
The Stratford in Ferndale, 2019
Ferndale Cat Caberet Video Highlights, Catfe Lounge, 2019
Motown Countdown NYE Photos, 2019
Mix Brings Art and Music to Detroit, USPA News, 2019

Manchester United plays Liverpool in A2, Macomb Daily, 2018

M!X Bricktown Gallery 3rd Year Party, 2018

C.Ahern Photo Reception at The Level One Gallery, 2018

I Am Angela Davis, Singer Website, 2018

2nd Annual Cat Cabaret, Ferndale Cat Shelter, 2018

August Happenings, The Detroit I Love, 2018

SHEIKOSchool FunFAIR, 2018

RJ Fox's Awaiting Identification Book Release Afterparty, 2018

This Is Home Photography Awards, City of Madison Heights, 2017
LTYM Alumni Reflections, Spring 2017
Spirit Airlines Picket @O’Hare, Chicago Business Journal, 2017
MikeBonner Show Interview w/C.Ahern, 910amSuperstation,  2017
CatFe Fundraiser at MBrew, The Oakland County Times,  2017
Motor City NYE “The Drop” Article, Metro Times, 2017

Bigger Than A Show, Jumping With My Fingers Crossed, 2016

Seen In Detroit, CBS 62, Spring 2016

It’s A Wrap!, Listen To your Mother, Summer 2016

Issue 95, Indyfest Magazine, Summer 2016

Detroit’s Skyline Never Looked Better, Curbed Magazine,  2016

Special Honors

Canvas Pontiac Award Winner 2020 & 2016

Top 5 Best Art Galleries of Metro Detroit 2017 & 2016 WDIV's Vote 4 The Best (Mix Bricktown)

Commissioned Galleries in the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel Offices, International Bancard Building & The Local 58 Benefits Office

Madison Heights City Council "This is Home" Photography Award

Top 7 Event Photographers in Detroit according to Peerspace

Featured in Photographers Forum's "Best Of Photography" Coffeetable book

Rotating Detroit Themed Gallery at MIX Bricktown in Detroit with Canvases on display and sale since 2015

Rotating Gallery at Ventana Breakfast Bar with Canvases on display and sale since 2019

Featured Seasonal Galleries formerly on display and sale at Schramm's Mead, B24's, Curl Up & Dye, Catfe Lounge.

Featured Artist of the 35th African World Festival and Crowned & Adorned runway shows inspiring runway fashion with artwork

Interviewed on 910AM's Mike Bonner Show, SALT FM's "Be Inspired with Shoggy Tosh" and The DJ O-Bey Podcast.

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