Photos of the month: July

Photo Staff

July 31, 2024

July comprised of bright lights and high energy as Bostonians celebrated everything from Independence Day to festivals and local concerts. We sent our photographers out to capture it all, and here’s the best of what they brought back.

The individual colored streaks of a firework stream out from the bright white nucleus of the firework during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular July 4. Read more here. (Yaakov Aldrich)

A seagull carrying a shell flies above beachgoers during the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival July 20. Read more here. (Jessica Xing)

Flynn Duffy, the drummer for pop-punk band Reservations at 8, sticks his tongue out while playing the drums during a concert at Sonia July 20. Read more here. (Elizabeth Scholl)

A blue firework tinged with gold glows overhead, flanked by two other fireworks whose streamers are burning out during the Fireworks Spectacular July 4. Read more here. (Yaakov Aldrich)

Visitors spectate and photograph their favorite sculptures during the Sand Sculpting Festival July 20. Read more here. (Curtis DeSmith)

Michael Romano, the guitarist for pop-punk and alternative rock band American Ink, plays the guitar while moving around the stage during a concert at Sonia July 20. Read more here. (Elizabeth Scholl)

Kayakers sit in boats on the Charles River while red fireworks light up the sky during the Fireworks Spectacular July 4. Read more here. (Sofia Sawchuk)

A professional sand sculptor drags a hose while standing next to a sand sculpture during the Sand Sculpting Festival July 20. Read more here. (Jessica Xing)

Lead singer Peter Tuohy and bassist Tom Dalton of Reservations at 8 lean into each other while performing at a concert at Sonia July 20. Read more here. (Elizabeth Scholl)








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About the Contributors

Yaakov Aldrich, Photo correspondent

Yaakov Aldrich is a third-year English and political science combined major and member of The News' photo staff. They have reported on community events, local protests, and have taken photos for dozens of articles. You can find them on Instagram at @jack_l_aldrich.

Jessica Xing, Photo Editor

Jessica Xing is a fourth-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism. She has previously served as deputy photo editor and design editor and is excited to continue working with photographers for The News this semester. You can follow her on Instagram @jessx.photo.

Elizabeth Scholl, Deputy Photo Editor

Elizabeth Scholl is a third-year pharmaceutical sciences major with a minor in business administration. She currently serves as one of the deputy photo editors for The News. Her favorite events to photograph include sports, concerts and anything The News needs last minute.

Curtis DeSmith, Photo Staff

Sofia Sawchuk, Photo Staff