Full media archive
2026
Media + features.
A curated record of broadcast work, publications, client features, and credited visual work from 2026.
Aretha Franklin’s Historic Home · Rose Estate Restoration
National publication · Editorial photographyPhotography featured in PEOPLE’s October 20, 2026 exclusive about the restoration of Aretha Franklin’s former Detroit home.
02Four Star Transportation Commercial
Commercial · Aerial contributionCommercial featuring predominantly Chris Ahern’s drone footage, with additional photography by a collaborating photographer.
03International Placemaking Week Conference Report
Conference reportPhotography and visual coverage featured throughout the official report from the three-day global placemaking gathering in Detroit.
04Guide to the Detroit RiverWalk
Travel featureChris Ahern’s Belle Isle photography featured in Awesome Mitten’s updated 2026 guide to Detroit’s award-winning riverfront.
052025 Impact Report
Annual reportDetroit events and public-space photography used throughout DDP’s annual impact reporting.
062026 Detroit Grand Prix
Full photo coverageFull event photography by Chris Ahern across the three-day race weekend in Downtown Detroit.
07Opening Day Tailgate Party
Full photo coverageFull event photography by Chris Ahern covering DDP’s Opening Day Tailgate Party in Grand Circus Park.
08Gesu Catholic Church · History + Architecture
Architecture · Article photographyPhotography featured in Detroit Mercy’s story about the history and architecture of Gesu Catholic Church and its May 13 reception.
092026 Calendar / Annual Report
Municipal publicationTwo 2026 calendar placements explicitly credit Chris Ahern: the September Southfield aerial and the back-cover aerial.
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