Upon entering the studio my eyes instantly drew me into yet another narrative of Jon Sarkin's . . .
Youth (Looking Through the Eye Piece) Continued (Ashley)
Somerville Boxing Club
First time I had the opportunity to see some of Alex's amateur boxers in action at Somerville High School.
Youth (Looking Through the Eye Piece)
Continuing with Luke on this series. Taking advantage of summer's late hours.
Hardy Prince, WWII Naval Aviator
My father, Michael Charney, who served in WWII, was 60 when I was born. One of my great disappointments is that I didn't become a photographer until after he had passed on. I met Hardy while working on a newspaper article and quickly asked if I could visit him and take a portrait for a series on veterans of foreign wars. Hardy was gracious enough to let me do that. He is 96 and lives independently where he and his late wife raised their five sons.
Somerville Boxing Club
Yesterday's visit to the club was a very special one . . .
Youth (Looking Through the Eye Piece)
Approaching this new series has been pretty much straightforward--environmental portraits of youth create an echo/a ripple/like the space between lightning and the pop of thunder. Shane, Parke, Kara, & Falyn.
Tali
While visiting Jerusalem, our family was very fortunate to meet with Tali Friedman at the Mahane Yehuda Market. She guided us as we met different shop owners and collected items for Tali and her brother to prepare (with our help) in her studio directly above the market. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience . . .
Steve & Dori
Roland
After finishing up a corporate shoot in Boston I had a great opportunity to continue a portrait series on Revere Beach. The absolute best part of taking Roland's portrait was his passion for seeking out New England's history and of reuniting items lost to their owners.
John
Seaside
Rachel, Berger (the little one), & Roberta on a foggy day in late May
Boston Youth Wrestling
While searching for the gym at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School in Roxbury, I was lucky to come across Jose, a helpful student who led me to the gym. I was doubly lucky to take his portrait, launching my new photo project with the Boston Youth Wrestling. Once in the gym, I met four coaches, a different Jose, Chris, Justin, & Brad who shared stories, and their evident passion about wrestling and the kids they teach. I have clearly started a new project I know will develop into a deeply rewarding series.
Jonathan
In the house, and on the street, how many, many feet you meet
My first moped topped off at 15mph; while having lunch on a photo shoot I had the pleasure of meeting Tony and he said his moped topped at 20 mph: full circle.
Roofers
While driving home the sight of so many roofers working on one house stopped me and I pulled over and began to attempt to capture this spectacle but all the views made it quite difficult and anyway something much better happened: I got to meet the roofers and spend some time talking: thanks to Steven, Lenny, Mendoza, Raymond, & Alex
BMX Racer
Drew Gustafson's mother introduced him to BMX racing at the age of 3, he began competitively racing by the age of 4 . . .
Faces, Working the Crowd
Return to the Garden State
Salem Kids
