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Field notes

Short street photography essays and observations.

Scenes from St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 16, 2026

Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade happened on Sunday, March 15. Drawing an estimated one million people, the parade shuts down Boston’s South End neighborhood and brings countless, mainly young, people into the streets in glitter and green. This year’s celebration was notably subdued compared to past years, due in large part to a significant effort […]

Wedding Photography Equipment Considerations

March 12, 2026

Photographing my younger brother’s wedding in Costa Rica gave me a deeper appreciation for the demands of wedding photography and the ways equipment shapes creative choices. In particular, it made me reflect on the strengths and limitations of using wide prime lenses during key ceremony moments.

F8 and Be There

March 7, 2026

Testing f/11 on a 28mm lens, I’m finding it offers point-and-shoot simplicity, strong resolution, and minimal tradeoffs compared to f/8, even up to very high ISO.

Happenings

Exhibitions, talks, and upcoming collaborations.

Peel Gallery Exhibit

September 10, 2026

Two images were selected to appear on the walls of the Peel Gallery in Carrboro, North Carolina. “Unknown Origin” features images invoking mystery. Happily, the very talented Boston photographer @guacOfShame also had several beautiful images selected.

Summer 2026 Curated Fridge

July 20, 2026

Thrilled to have two images appear in The Curated Fridge Summer 2026 exhibition. This exhibition is particularly rewarding because seven friends from our Boston critique group also had work selected.

Griffin Museum Exhibition

March 13, 2026

I’m excited to share that one of my images was selected for the Griffin Museum’s online exhibition, Crowds and Celebrations: Scenes of Human Life, running from March through April 2026.

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