At The Bend, we’re fortunate to work alongside an incredible team of contributors whose creativity and dedication bring our stories to life each month. Writers and photographers pour their hearts into every detail, and one of the most exciting moments in the editorial process is seeing that first layout proof—watching words and images merge to create a story that resonates.
Behind the scenes, a lot goes into crafting that final product. Countless moodboards and meetings, intricate scheduling, in-depth interviews, unexpected pivots and moments of serendipity on shoot days all play a part. Then comes the photo selection, story editing, layouts, revisions and more revisions until an issue emerges brimming with stories of local dreams, triumphs, challenges and everything in between.
As we prepare to dive into 2026, we can’t help but look back on the past year and the stories we’ve shared. From capturing the personalities of local artists and small business owners to showcasing mouthwatering dishes and stunning Coastal Bend homes, here are 22 photos from 2025 that we absolutely love—and the stories they brought to life.
Local coffee and pastries make the perfect pairing. | January 2025
“Perfect Pairings: A Local Guide to Coffee Shops, Bakeries & Coffee Roasters.”
Photography by Deux Boheme
Alexa Gignac and a couple, Natalie and Marcos Flores, styled themselves for a fashion-forward feature. | February 2025
“Fashion Forward: Exploring Personal Style in the Coastal Bend”
Photography by Deux Boheme
A cover-worthy arrangement by local florist Iuliia Prokhorova of Wild Veggie Bouquet. | March 2025
“Fantastical Florals: Creating Impactful Centerpieces”
Photography by Deux Boheme
Ronnie “Pointy Boots” Mathis poses for Shoocha Photography. | March 2025
“Ronnie ‘Pointy Boots’ Mathis, A Corpus Christi Style Icon”
Photography by Shoocha Photography
Spring entertaining, styled by JoAnne Howell, blooms with florals and color. | March 2025
“Curating a Striking Tablescape for Spring Entertaining”
Photography by Jason Page
Award-winning mixologist Michael Green refreshed the craft cocktail program at The Post earlier this year. | March 2025
“The Post Mixes Things Up With a New Menu”
Photography by Jason Page
A table set with tacos and a margarita from El Camino. | April 2025
Photography by Deux Boheme
MHB Art Advisory owner, Morgane Heinz Blackmon, poses in her dining room. | May 2025
“In Conversation w/ Morgane Heinz Blackmon”
Photography by Deux Boheme
A table filled with goodies at Community Grocery in downtown Corpus Christi. | April 2025
“Community Grocery is for the People”
Photography by Matthew Meza
Local surfer Branden Green walks out into the water. | June 2025
Photography by Noah Hall
Local musician Emma James poses with her guitar at Executive Surf Club. | July 2025
“Emma James is Writing Her Own Story”
Photography by Laro Pilartes
A serene backyard of a Rockport home. | July 2025
“A Rockport Home of Southern Charm”
Photography by Jason Page
An array of food and drinks from Stout’s at the Shore. | August 2025
“Stout’s Signature Lands in Port A”
Photography by Jason Page
Local influencer Jaclyn Blohm shopping at Lady Capitan in Rockport. | August 2025
“Where to Shop Now: 71 Local Standouts”
Photography by Laro Pilartes
Local artists Elena Rodriguez and Gerald Flores pose in their studios. | September 2025
Photography by Deux Boheme
A detail shot of an art-centric home in Corpus Christi. | September 2025
“Design and Art in Conversation”
Photography by Jason Page
An array of brunch plates and cocktails at BUS. | September 2025
Photography by Jason Page
HER 2025 Honorees, Dr. Amy Mintz and Thea Cain. | October 2025
“HER 2025: Honoring, Empowering and Raising Up Remarkable Women in the Coastal Bend”
Photography by Shoocha Photography
Fika’s pumpkin spice offerings for the fall season. | November 2025
Photography by Deux Boheme
Discover more local photos from 2025 by flipping through this year’s lineup of print issues.
