1 January 2017
New Year’s Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past, plan for the future, and nurse the worst hangover of the year. Thinking back on the last twelve months turned out to be a bit overwhelming– 2016 brought a lot of fun, a lot of change, and a lot of growth. My life now is wildly different from what it was at this time last year– I live in a different part of the country, I no longer work full-time at a retail job, I am back in school pursuing a degree, and I have a body of work to look back on for this past year, showing a refinement of my style and vxpression of my passion. These are a few of my favorite photos from 2016.
I lived by the “work hard, play hard” mentality in early 2016. I worked more than forty hours a
week at a retail tech firm in the heart of Boston at the time, usually with days off between the weekends. This allowed me to travel during off-peak times and avoid tourist traffic in Portland, ME and the White Mountains. My trips were innumerable– I remember taking every chance to head up north and hike through the mountains in Franconia and Lincoln and visit small shops in Portland. I also made an effort to see live shows and small artists. Above is a snap I took of Lemolo during a basement show in Mission Hill, a neighborhood just south of Back Bay in Boston.
In addition to personal projects like building my portfolio, I took on my first high-profile wedding 
in March. I second shot for my friend Leighanne and captured the groom’s preparations. Shortly afterwards, Leighanne invited me on a promotional shoot for our friend Danielle’s music duo,
Ark. We had a lot of fun taking advantage of the unique architecture and displays at the ICA in Boston’s seaport district. The tail end of winter and beginning of spring brought more opportunities for trips up to the mountains, including a week-long adventure to Lake Willoughby in Vermont, home to Mount Pisgah.
I visited Los Angeles shortly before my move to North Carolina to photograph my friend Rebecca among other things. It was my first time visiting California and I had a blast! I am hoping to head back that way in the near future. During my last few weeks in Boston I also shot promotional photos for Dylan‘s website as well as portraits for my friend Edgar.
After moving down south, starting school again as a full-time student, and keeping a part-time job, I continued to make time for photography. Reconnecting with old friends like MaryRobert made for some sweet moments and killer photos. I am excited to see what adventures and opportunities 2017 holds for me.
If you are interested in portraiture or event coverage, send me an email or head to my contact page! Happy 2017 to all.
