High School Football

This is the beginning of a new series exploring High School Football . . . 

Decisions

On Ryan's lobster boat before sunrise with Brandon on a dock in Beverly

Suffolk Downs

I spent an amazing morning (before the rain set in) at Suffolk Downs the day before the races. Here is Pearl with Bride Way Bay, George, Lorah, Bobby, and Pancho. 

Riley Too,

On Keith's lobster boat before sunrise with Mike on a dock in Beverly

Bill & Tabitha

In one of my favorite areas in Lynn--I met Bill & Tabitha

Daniel & Colby

Daniel & Colby down a side street in Melrose 

Dan Donovan

Dan "Buddy" Donovan, originally from East Boston along with his wife Margie welcomed me into their Revere Beach apartment and I heard stories that truly falls into "truth is stranger than fiction". A World War II Marine Vet; our time was too short and I look forward to hearing more tales from a remarkable life.

Return to Sarkin Island

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.