Joseph Forbush Photography

COMING SOON: My Lord of the Rings in Concert Experience 🎻 One of the most beautiful ideas in Tolkien’s legendarium is that the world itself began with music. “Then Ilúvatar said: ‘Behold your Music!’” — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion, “Ainulindalë” From the very beginning of Arda, creation was not just spoken into existence, it was sung. The Ainur shaped the world through harmony, theme, and variation. That idea permeates through “The Lord of the Rings” as well: the sense that Middle-earth itself has a kind of melody to it. Its beauty, sorrow, hope, and triumph all feel like movements within a greater symphony. That’s why the music of Howard Shore captures Tolkien’s world so perfectly. His score doesn’t just accompany the story, it feels like it belongs to the creational music of Middle-earth itself. It carries both the heart and the epic scale that Tolkien imagined. This weekend I had the incredible honor of being invited by the official Lord of the Rings in Concert to attend the performance here in Chicago — and it honestly moved me more than I expected. Hearing the score performed live while the film played felt like experiencing the story all over again for the first time. As a professional photographer, I was also given the chance to capture some behind-the-scenes moments during the show — something I’m really excited to share! More photos and reflections from the concert coming soon. Stay tuned. It truly felt like being transported back to Middle-earth. 🥹 Photo by @JosephForbush 📸 #lordoftherings #fellowshipofthering

The Floo Network at The Ministry of Magic feels like stepping straight into the wizarding world…suddenly you’ve traveled from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic. 📸 It’s one of those moments at EPIC Universe (@UniversalORL) where the magic feels completely real!

@TestShotTyler Love these beautiful shots! The angles on these are amazing. Where did you shoot them from?

Ain’t nothing finer

@TestShotTyler Beautiful photos 😎

Spring forward at Disney’s Polynesian 🌸

@TestShotTyler 😂😂😂 you underestimate my Frozone! 😅

It’s over, Minnie! I have the high ground

@AliciaStella I miss Pizza Rizzo. But man, Disney pizza is just so bad. It’s all bread.

Close enough. It’s rat pizza. 🐀🍕

@TestShotTyler @UniversalORL Dude, I was actually thinking they should make it into a livable space where honeymooners can stay. Like they do for some couples or families at Cinderella castle.

A closer look at Gothi’s Hut. It’s crazy the amount of detail they put into something so far away

@DreamfinderGuy How is it concerning when I go to Disney and they have parks that have been opened for many years and are still having operational issues? Not giving excuses, but I feel like EPIC is just going through the same growing pains as Disneyland did when it first opened as a new park.

Visited Epic Universe for the first time since June yesterday. I think it’s a little concerning just how many issues it’s currently having when we’re fast approaching a year of operation, but it’s still a phenomenal park. I keep leaving with the instant desire to come back.

@Kdodgers24 NOOO. My next trip is scheduled for March 1st! This is sad :/ Any rumors on why it’s not running?

Well it appears the Stardust Racers got extended for a third time. Now planning to 'reopen' march 15.

@UniversalORL Oh, joy! What are the new treats?

Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort returns March 1 - May 31! Celebrate Butterbeer with new treats and merch. It’s extra special on the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film.

@RideReadyApp @UniversalORL The greatest ever! 🔥

What an amazing day at Epic Universe! We hit all rides and shows (besides Stardust). Thank you @UniversalORL 👏👏

The Butterbeer crêpes at Café L’air De La Sirène in the Ministry of Magic are pure magic — light, golden, and filled with sweet Butterbeer goodness that tastes as good as it looks. 📸 Another unforgettable bite at EPIC Universe (@UniversalORL)! 😎 #universalorlando #harrypotter

@UniversalORL Me 😏

Who else heard the drums while looking at this?

@UniversalORL Thank you! ❤️

@JosephForbush WOW! These photos are out of this world! 💙

Ministry of Magic at EPIC Universe is pure wizarding Paris magic — a world where magic blends seamlessly with Parisian elegance. 📸 Nothing beats the immersion and wonder of @UniversalORL! 😎 #epicuniverse #universalorlando

@RideReadyApp @UniversalORL @UniNewsToday Thank you a bunch! 😎

@JosephForbush @UniversalORL @UniNewsToday Stunning photos!

Celestial Park is pure beauty. A perfect start to the adventure, and an incredible place to slow down, look around, and take it all in. 📸🌌 Nothing can beat the sheer wonder of EPIC Universe (@UniversalORL)! 😎 #epicuniverse #themeparks

@StevenSylvia1 @UniversalORL @UniNewsToday You won’t regret going! It’s the best theme park in the world. 😎

@UniversalORL @JosephForbush @UniNewsToday I’ll be there next month - an epic of epic epicness!

@TestShotTyler Thank you. I really appreciate it :) One of my dreams is to work for @UniversalORL as a corporate photographer!

@JosephForbush Awesome photos! I love seeing your stuff

@UniversalORL @UniNewsToday Some would say the constellations align only at EPIC! 😉

@JosephForbush @UniNewsToday The vibes are truly unmatched! ✨