MIT, Professor Rafael Jaramillo for MIT News
MIT Professor, Rafael Jaramillo “I’d say life is short, so aim high,” Jaramillo says. “As scientists and engineers that means tackling the hard problems because the easy ones have been solved and, besides, there’s little satisfaction in them.”
Nightshade Noodle
The amazingly talented Rachel Miller at her restaurant @nightshadenoodlebar in Lynn, Massachusetts for @northshoremag
The Castle
This unique couple runs a wonderful cafe that specializes in people coming together to play board games. COVID-19 has taken its toll and the couple has rolled with the times to sell more goods online. Here’s some photos from an assignment for North Shore Magazine.
Two of my most unique characters I was lucky enough to film/document : Uncle Sid & Putt
It has always been a dream of mine to make a film of any length and I found the perfect subjects in William “Uncle Sid” Tracy and just recently turned 100 years old Marjorie “Putt” Mace as each Tuesday they perform music with their personalities in full effect for veterans at the Soldier’s Home in Chelsea. Thanks to North Shore Magazine for running the article with my stills, and a short documentary piece, Alexandra Pecci for her writing, and probably most importantly to Kiely Quinne for her editing skills otherwise it would only exist as footage on my external hard drives. Take a look here: https://www.nshoremag.com/faces-places/honoring-service-with-song-at-chelsea-soldiers-home/
Looking back into 2019
Professionally one of my favorite aspects of the past year was seeing work that I’ve already generated published in other places like this portrait of Daron Acemoglu, a professor of economics at MIT was picked up by a magazine in Schweizer Monat out of Zurich, Switzerland. I was lucky enough to feel like an actor getting paid royalties for work already done many times this year.
Jon Sarkin
During my latest visit to Jon's studio I had the goal of creating video footage but I'm finding that sound is a greater roadblock than I had previously expected. Fortunately there is also work to do as we continue our long term project together--
Jon, on Sarkin Island
A very brief but overdue visit to Sarkin Island--more work and at long last a video as well to come . . .
Reinaldo, in New Bedford, a retired boxer
Down in New Bedford I spent an afternoon learning about Reinaldo's childhood, a car accident that nearly left him dead as a kid with a shortened arm and difficulties breathing turned somewhow into a career in boxing, and his plans for the future.
Jon Sarkin, on Main Street, Gloucester
An all too brief of a visit as springtime continues to show signs with Jon up at his studio on Main Street in Fishtown as the morning clouds gave way to a deep blue sky.
In Lowell, MA, Rashida Ellis takes the Golden Gloves
With her father, Ron in her corner as well as Somerville Boxing Club's George, it was a night filled with a looseness that fits her character to a T and a tight focus as Rashida won her Golden Gloves match.
Boxing: A night in Lowell with Keith and Kenny.
It was a difficult night in Lowell--brimming with optimism and meeting boxing legends such as the "Irish" Mickey Ward while waiting for the fights to begin turned to seeing Kenny lose his first match. It's not easy watching people you've grown to care for take punches. I photographed while flinching and fearing for his wellbeing. I was also given the opportunity to start documenting Keith's path.
Comedor Restaurant, Newton
The dynamic duo of Jakob & Fernanda White fuse American and Chilean cuisine in a beautiful open space on Union Street in Newton.
Trattoria Orsini from Italy to Salem
Spending an afternoon with Vittorio (owner/chef of Trattoria Orsini) originally from Luca, Italy, reminded me why I love Italian food and the personalities that come from the country. Vittorio accommodated me as I spent my time photographing, telling stories of our past, and, of course, eating. A bonus was meeting Alfie, Vittorio's long time right hand man.
Bill Crisafi
Stepping into Bill's apartment was like walking onto a meticulously orchestrated film set. My intentions of photographing Bill as he sketched went quickly out the window as we incorporated not only the visual wonders of his surroundings but his boyfriend, Hogan, a fashion designer, and Bill's jewelry partner Jamie. As with all my favorite projects I have merely scratched the surface of this artist's talents and the world(s) he creates.
Saad & family
Sometimes, an assignment can go side ways and the only thing to do is to follow. Spending time this winter with Saad, & his son Hussein who came over from Iraq through Egypt about 14 years ago will hopefully start a project I've long wanted to do on refugees in America.
Kenny's Ascent
Driving down to a South Shore in Massachusetts in early November I had the opportunity to document Kenny's Ascent through the amateur boxing as his quest to turn pro comes closer and closer.
Returning to Cardinal Cushing Centers
On a cloudy day in November I drove to the town of Hanover and got to spend time with some of my favorite people who live and study at the Cardinal Cushing Centers. I only wish I stayed longer and got to interact with more and more of the students and residents. Here is the list of the incredible characters I got to portraits of: Daniel, Selena, Sophie & Sophie, Emma, Jai'lyn, Matt, Justin, Matt, Maya, Jonathan, Michael, Raymond, Orion, Joe, Michael, Ja'Kahrie, & Preston, thanks guys!
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