Photography, design and video for a Macon tradition.
Larry Najera’s work for the International Cherry Blossom Festival has appeared in news coverage, official festival features and award announcements. Explore the individual stories below, each with its original date and source.
Festival stories and recognition
-
The Mercer Cluster Features Larry Najera’s Cherry Blossom Photography
Original article: March 19, 2026
A published photograph in The Mercer Cluster’s March 2026 festival preview. -
Larry Najera’s 2025 Cherry Blossom Art Print Earns Silver Recognition
Awards announcement: October 16, 2025
Silver recognition for the festival’s 2025 art print. -
Larry Najera Photographs the 2025 Little Mr. and Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant
Event: February 22, 2025 · Announcement: February 23, 2025
Photography for the February 2025 pageant at the Douglass Theatre. -
Larry Najera and GoRound Media Credited in 2024 Cherry Blossom Gold and Bronze Awards
Awards ceremony: September 29, 2024
Gold for the commemorative poster and Bronze for the concert television promotion. -
Cherry Blossom Party Time Earns Two Gold Awards in 2022
Award year: 2022
Gold in video production and multimedia, with Larry credited for video editing. -
Cherry Blossom Festival Features Larry Najera’s Photography and Design
Festival profile published: April 4, 2022
The official photographer profile, 40th anniversary poster and koi fish T-shirt. -
WGXA Covers Cherry Blossom Party Time and Larry Najera’s Creative Collaboration
Original reporting: March 27, 2020
WGXA’s report on the virtual festival and the collaborative music video.
Browse more news and historical mentions or explore the portfolio.