It’s been a less-intense but as-informative few weeks here at the Herald, and I’m getting ever so slightly more comfortable with what I’m doing here. This does not in any way mean I’m good at it, but that’s why I’m here after all. I’m shifting my hours from 10-6 to 2-10pm, so we’ll see what interesting things come before my lens.


I’m taking advantage of the pool lenses at the Herald by taking out the 600 f/4 whenever I need it and often when I really don’t need it. I’m a long lens guy, why not?


In short, I’m working my tail off at the Herald and loving it.

It’s been a hectic week at the Herald, and I’ve had some bigger assignments thrown my way. On July 3 I covered Spc. Scott Andrews’ funeral. He had just turned 21 when he was killed by an IED while serving in Afghanistan. That’s given me quite a lot to think about. I tried to be as discreet as possible, but I got the impression that photographers were welcome- Scott’s family allowed photographers into the church for the memorial service.


July 4 was a long day. I spent many hours at the Esplanade finding features absolutely everywhere. Cute kids, dogs eating slushies, dogs wearing little American flags…you name it- it was feature heaven. The sun was out and people were happy to be there. All was well until I called in to see if I could finish up for the day and was informed of a 4-alarm fire in Beverly. I promptly got in my car, went in the wrong direction, and eventually made it to my first fire. Nobody was killed, but it was quite a scene. I left smelling like a barbecue.


In short, I’m working my butt off at the Herald and loving it.

I’ve been pretty busy shooting for the Herald lately- I was up in Loudon, NH for the Lenox 301, my first ever motorsports experience, the TD Garden for the Dew Tour men’s halfpipe finals, and the MSPCA-Angell shelter for the Feline 500. I’m loving it all.

On Thursday I began my internship with the Boston Herald, where I’ll be until mid-August if all goes well. In between making one wrong turn after another and learning more things in one day than I thought my brain could handle, I’ve been making a few pictures. Since my threshold for excitement is similar to that of a lapdog, I’ve had a blast shooting everything that’s come my way. Here’s a sample of my work from the past four days on the job.

Summer has finally arrived. I went to Ipswich Beach with my friends Casey and Andrea. Lots of sun and sand and some rather cold water made for a great time. Thanks for looking!