Airport Adventures

As many of you know, I am about to embark on a new adventure - this time in the form of a trip for a non-profit organization I work for, Between Four Eyes, to Nigeria and Rwanda. I will be documenting a number of workshops and conferences, as well as the daily life of the communities we are visiting. I feel so blessed to be given the humbling opportunity to travel to Africa again, and intersect with truly inspiring people...

To make a long story short, I've had an unexpected 7 hours to kill at JFK, needless to say I am bored and ready to get on the plane. So here are a few "farewell" images - I'm hoping for some intermittent internet from afar, and will do my best to post a few updates. If nothing else I'll aim for a return "airport bathroom portrait" for contrast, although in reality I already look pretty disheveled.

Thanks to all the encouraged support and excitement that has come from my friends and family in helping me prepare for this journey. I can't wait to share stories upon my return in mid-November. Health and happiness to everyone while I'm away!

OIL

With the cold months soon upon us and gas prices (and the economy, for that matter) in the shape it's in, we all know winter is going to put a strain on the wallets. One family in Concord , seen here, is aware that "it's going to be a hard Christmas this year." Who's to say what's next on the global economic front - I just know that thinking about families being cold and strapped for cash is a sad, sad thing...

We Appreciate You

Did I mention that New Hampshire is gorgeous in the fall?

One of the local apple orchards hosted a Military Appreciation Day, to remind those who serve our country (and their families!) that their honorable work is deeply respected.

Perfect day for a wedding

not that marriage is ANYWHERE on my own radar, but an early October day in New Hampshire seems quite the perfect setting...

I'd be tired too

if I had just finished running a 5K through a wet, muddy, hilly course. I hope he had a nice, restful ride home...

A Tribute

this photo goes up not because I think it's particularly great, but because someone else thought so. I received a very thoughtful email from a Concord resident in response to this photo - she felt it showed the fire fighters at their best, and was an honorable representation. In the hectic world of spot news I believe it's important to take pause, and think about these individuals we're photographing - risking their lives to help others. Anyhow, this goes up as a thank you and sincere recognition to the dedication Concord Fire Department.

Deerfield Fair Portraits

Speaking of challenges, and things I've been wanting to work an improve on, we come to lit portraiture. Not sure how successful any of them are, but I had a hell of a time going out there to do it. The fair folk are such a dynamic, interesting bunch, and I hope I've done them justice...

High School Sports

So, fall is here - and with the beautiful season comes the phenomenon of high school fall sports. Admittedly, sports shooting is one of my weaker areas, and in need of some improvement. After a recent conversation with my new photo editor Alex Cohn, I've thought about seeing each sporting event as its own 90 minute (or so) story. When do things arc in that story? When is there tension? Excitement? Disappointment? Look at the shapes peoples' bodies are creating. Find light and wait for an explosive moment to happen there. So, here's to trying to turn it up and bring a different outlook to high school sports - stay tuned and hopefully see better things to come...

Fair Setup

Getting ready for the Deerfield Fair - all animals welcome.

Arts Market...

decisions, decisions, decisions...

Weird...

A hot air balloon lands in a cemetery, and the best part of the scenario is that the driver of the balloon keeps incessantly telling me "it's just standard procedure." So when air conditions change and the balloon is ready to come down, ANY semi-open space will do....I think this kid was on my page.