Alanna + Edgar's wedding, part 1

Alanna and Edgar discovered me through mutual friends. We met last year while they were living in DC and I visited for some work; we became fast friends. Their recent wedding in Boston was a great day for both of them, their families, and their friends. Here are a few from Alanna's preparations at a friend's house.








Cailin

Cailin and I have known each other for a couple years, and I was happy to oblige when she needed some new headshots for work. We had some extra time, so we made some more informal portraits, too.



dj cheeks

A recent wedding reception was held at Scullers--one of my favorite places in Boston. I've heard some great performances there (most notably the late Joe Williams, where we had front row seats--right behind his pianist Norman Simmons). This was my first opportunity to photograph there, so while dinner was being served, I spent some time observing and photographing DJ Cheeks and his assistant. I'm very pleased with the results. (More from the wedding soon.)



Emily

I've photographed Emily on stage a few times, so we were both excited to have a studio session. Just as expected, it was comfortable and collaborative. I even managed to persuade she and her boyfriend Seath (also an actor) to have a quick portrait together outside (the one below via the Lensbaby).




my first cover

This job came about very quickly last month through a friend's referral. The assignment was to provide the photography for School Band and Orchestra magazine's feature article on Andy Soucy, music director at Londonderry (NH) High School. Both Andy and I were pleasantly surprised (almost shocked) by this--I graduated from LHS and benefited greatly from the music program, which has only grown over the years.

Spending time at the school was a bit surreal, of course, but the return was made easier by seeing some former teachers (who remembered me!). I photographed one of Andy's bands in rehearsal and later some portraits. The photographs chosen for the cover and the article are mine, except the ones of the marching band in action.

Every part of this experience has been great, thanks to Andy and the staff of SBO.

Inti Soccer Academy

The Inti Soccer Academy was established this year in part by some close friends. As stated in their mission, they seek "to serve the disadvantaged youth of Manchester, NH, by establishing an intensive and rigorous soccer academy, with supporting educational services, within the most distressed region of the inner city."

The inaugural camp began on Monday, and they asked me to make some photographs for the Academy. Despite the rain, about 50 young soccer players were divided into three age groups, practiced various drills, and were in good spirits.

Find more information on their site or Facebook page, and consider supporting them.








Sarah + Jason + family

I've known Sarah since--ready?--preschool. We've always been friendly but hadn't seen each in other in probably 10 years. We found each other via facebook, and Sarah asked me to have a session with her beautiful family. They made it easy for me.





Chapel Art luncheon

The Chapel Art Center holds an annual luncheon to thank donors and provide an opportunity for visiting and viewing some wonderful work. It's a great environment for photography. Some notables: the first photo is of the director, Iain MacLellan, O.S.B., looking over his notes prior to the guests arriving. The final photo is of Sylvia Nicolas, a world-renowned sculptor and stained-glass artist who has a special relationship with the Center.









golf outing

Saint Anselm College held its annual golf tournament (to raise money for scholarships) at the Portsmouth Country Club. By some miracle, the rain ceased just prior to tee off, and I was able to zip around the course (on a roofless cart) and make just about whatever photographs I wanted. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon.








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I found this while sorting through the photos I made in Texas recently. We were at a restaurant in Austin, and I had to get something from the car. I saw this on my way out and made two frames (the second of which he had noticed me).