Slight Work: 2015 Year in Photos.

So 2015 was a pretty major year for me. I was granted opportunities that allowed me to grow professionally as a photographer that put me in some places I could only dream of and some, unfortunately, I really wish I didn’t have to photograph. But hey, that’s the nature of the business. I really cherish these opportunities I had this past year and most importantly, the people I got to meet. Here’s to 2015, hopefully 2016 will be even better.

Here are some of my favorite frames of 2015. Enjoy

Rapper/Musician Black Spade performs in concert at 2720 Cherokee on January 17, 2015 in St. Louis, MO (Photo by Michael Thomas)

Protesters demonstrate against racism in the “Reclaim MLK” march January 19, 2015 in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Critics of police treatment of minority residents in the US took part in various demonstrations across the country coinciding with the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an American federal holiday marking the influential American civil rights leader’s birthday. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), waves to the crowd of supporters during the kickoff of the National Stand with Rand tour on April 7, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Senator Paul announces his campaign for President of the United States. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

Hillary Rodham Clinton participates in a roundtable discussion with students and educators during a campaign event at the Kirkwood Community College April 14, 2015 in Monticello, Iowa. Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for the United States presidency on April 12, 2015 and is expected to be the frontrunner for the Democratic Party nomination. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

US President Barack Obama signs bill S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 in the Oval Office of the White House on April 30, 2015 in Washington D.C. From left Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Senator Rob Portman (D-OH), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Rep. David McKinley (D-WV), Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), Senator Al Fraken (D-MN), Kateri Callahan, President, Alliance to Save Energy. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

A float presented by Better Family Life, St. Louis is seen in the annual Annie Malone MayDay Parade on May 7, 2015 in downtown St. Louis, Mo. (Photo: Michael Thomas)

A husband consoles his wife after visiting the grave site of their loved one, who was later identified as their son on Memorial Day, May 5, 2015 at Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Michael Thomas)

Eugene Sims #97, Aaron Donald #99, and Robert Quinn #94 of the St. Louis Rams pauses to pose for a picture between drills during organized team activities at Rams Park on June 4, 2015 in Earth City, MO. (Photo: Michael Thomas)

St. Louis Rams Wide Receiver Tayvon Austin #1 catches during an NFL football organized team activity, Thursday, June 11, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

A dumpster is sprayed with a graffiti message on June 15, 2015 in Ferguson, Mo. The community is continuing to rebuild and restore a year after the shooting of Michael Brown that caused nights of civil unrest. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas for Al Jazeera North America/echosight).

A child plays with a basketball between pick-up basketball games at Forestwood Park on June 22, 2015 in Ferguson, MO. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas for Al Jazeera North America/echosight).

The City of St. Louis Courthouse is illuminated on June 26, 2015 in St. Louis, Mo. in celebration of the US Supreme Court ruling that gay marriage is a nationwide right, a landmark decision in one of the most keenly awaited announcements in decades and sparking scenes of jubilation. (Photo: Michael Thomas)

St. Louis City Alderman, Shane Cohn waves a pride flag during the annual PrideFest Parade on June 28, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that gay marriage is a nationwide right, a landmark decision in one of the most keenly awaited announcements in decades and sparking scenes of jubilation. The nation’s highest court, in a narrow 5-4 decision, said the US Constitution requires all states to carry out and recognize marriage between people of the same sex. AFP PHOTO/ MICHAEL B. THOMAS

Fans react as Timothy Chandler of the United States Mens National Soccer team is given a yellow card during a game between the United States and Panama in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Match at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Ks. on July 16, 2015. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/AFP/Getty Images)

Vietnam Veteran and avid protestor Walter Rice stands while beating his signature spoon and metal tub while waiving the American flag during a protest outside the Ferguson City Hall in Ferguson, Mo. on July 22, 2015 in response to the denial of citizens petition to remove Ferguson Mayor James Knowles III. (Photo: Michael B. Thomas)

Protestors demonstrate outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri on August 7, 2014. As the embattled community celebrates the one year anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown Jr. by a Ferguson police officer, there are a wide range of social events and civil disobedience actions throughout the St. Louis, Missouri area. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

Michael Brown Sr., father of slain 18 year-old Michael Brown Jr. holds hands along with Brown family members during a march of solidarity in West Florissant Avenue on August 8, 2015 in Ferguson, Missouri. As the embattled community celebrates the one year anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown Jr. by a Ferguson police officer, there are a wide range of social events and civil disobedience actions throughout the St. Louis, Missouri area. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

A demonstrator holds the head of roasted pig during a protest march on August 8, 2015 at the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri. As the embattled community celebrates the one year anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown Jr. by a Ferguson police officer, there are a wide range of social events and civil disobedience actions throughout the St. Louis, Missouri area. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

A woman performs a fire breathing routine on August 8, 2015 outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri. As the embattled community celebrates the one year anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown Jr. by a Ferguson police officer, there are a wide range of social events and civil disobedience actions throughout the St. Louis, Missouri area. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

A street sign at the intersection of Canfield and Caddiefield Dr. is seen during a memorial service for slain 18 year-old Michael Brown Jr. on August 9, 2015 on Canfield Apartments in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown was shot and killed by then Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson at this place on August 9, 2014. As the embattled community celebrates the one year anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown Jr. by a Ferguson police officer, there are a wide range of social events and civil disobedience actions throughout the St. Louis, Missouri area. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

Demonstrators participate in a protest march on August 9, 2015 on West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Missouri. Today marks the one year anniversary of an unarmed black teen was shot and killed by a white police officer one year ago, throwing America’s troubled race relations into harsh relief. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

St. Louis County Police and Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers stand on point as protestors march on August 9, 2015 on West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Missouri. There are reports that two people were shot when gun fire broke out during protests later in the evening. Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer on August 9, 2014. His death sparked months of sometimes violent protests in Ferguson and drew nationwide focus on police treatment of black offenders. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

St. Louis County Police officers, outfitted in tactical equipment look on during a civil disobedience action on August 10, 2015 on West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Missouri. The night ended with over 10 arrests for disorderly conduct. Demonstrators have reserved today as call to action with actions of civil disobedience. St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger officially declared the city of Ferguson under a State of Emergency prompted by recent unrest and a police involved shooting in the past 24 hours. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL B. THOMAS

Jaime Garcia #54 of the St. Louis Cardinals warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium on August 18, 2015. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/ Getty Images)

FERGUSON, MO - AUGUST 20: A child is consoled during a candlelight vigil held in honor of Jamyla Bolden on August 20, 2015 in Ferguson, Missouri. 9-year-old Jamyla Bolden was struck by a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting and killed while doing her homework at her home in Ferguson on August 18th. (Photo: Michael B. Thomas/ Getty Images)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to Boeing employees at their assembly facility on September 9, 2015 in St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Carter gave remarks thanking them for their continued contributions to making America great and safe. (Photo: Michael B. Thomas)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 11: Republican Presidential Candidate Dr. Ben Carson speaks to supporters during the Eagle Forum’s Eagle Council Event in St. Louis, Missouri on September 11, 2015. A number of Republican Presidential Candidates will address the crowd to express their views on conservative values. (Photo: Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

St. Louis Gateway Arch is illuminated gold on October 28, 2015 in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the erection of the landmark structure. (Photo: Michael B. Thomas)

COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 9: Jonathan Butler, a University of Missouri grad student who did a 7 day hunger strike is greeted by the crowd of students on the campus of University of Missouri - Columbia on November 9, 2015 in Columbia, Missouri. Students celebrate the resignation of University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe amid allegations of racism. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 9: Tents remain on the Mel Carnahan quad on the campus of University of Missouri - Columbia on November 9, 2015 in Columbia, Missouri. Students saw the resignation of University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe and Chancellor R. Bowen Lofton, amid allegations of racism. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

Todd Gurley #30 of the St. Louis Rams leaps over Antrel Rolle #26 of the Chicago Bears as he carries the ball in the first quarter at the Edward Jones Dome on November 15, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

Kenny Britt #18 of the St. Louis Rams takes to the field prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Edward Jones Dome on December 6, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)