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Featured in this past Sunday’s Boston Globe Magazine (02/21/10) are my photographs, (including the cover shot!) of a private residence located in the South End of Boston, MA. The design firm of Meichi Peng was brought in to help put the finishing touches on this fresh looking two-story condo.

Here is the link to the on-line version of the article: The Italian Job

and below are some additional photos from the shoot.

This past Sunday, The Boston Globe Magazine (01/03/10) featured my photographs of a beautifully designed foyer located in Norwell, MA. Interior designer Teresa Burnett, of Willow Designs, Inc. teamed up with local artist Marilyn MacLeod, of Lee Design and created a modern space complete with a unique faux ostrich-skin wall treatment.

Here is the link to the on-line version of the article: Faux sure

Featured in this past Sunday’s Boston Globe Magazine (11/29/09) are my photographs of an oceanfront home located in Swapscott, MA. Jean Verbridge, interior designer and principal at the architectural firm of Siemasko + Verbridge helped renovate this late 1800’s Gambrel style residence by adding distinctive touches of custom-made stained-glass throughout the house.

Here is the link to the on-line version of the article: The Glass House

and below are some additional photos from the shoot.

This past Sunday, The Boston Globe Magazine (11/15/09) featured my photographs of an Adirondack style South End condo. Gary Briggs, co-owner of Aunt Sadie’s, has decorated the Union Square dwelling with his collection of rustic artifacts. The space is bursting with campy antiques, a few of my favs include a basket of Curious George Dolls, an illuminated lodging sign and a case of autographed baseballs. See for yourself.

Here is the link to the on-line version of the article: Cabin Fever

and below are some additional photos from the shoot.

This past Sunday, The Boston Globe Magazine (10/18/09) featured my photo of a Moroccan inspired Beacon Hill patio space. Designer Brian Feehan, www.theimaginationco.com created a peaceful oasis, perfect for relaxing and entertaining friends.

Here is the link to the complete article: Kind of Blue

and below are some additional photos from the shoot.

Featured in this past Sunday’s Boston Globe Magazine, (10/4/09) are my photographs of a beautiful South End historic condo dating back to the 19th Century.

Here is the link to the complete article: Mix Mastery

and below are some additional photos from the shoot.

This past Sunday, The Boston Globe Magazine (9/27/09) featured my photograph of a remodeled kitchen located in the Boston’s South End. The architectural firm of Joseph Kennard Architects, Inc. updated the space, providing plenty of natural light and added drama.

Here is the link to the complete article: Creating Party Central

and below are some additional photos from the shoot.

Featured in the current September/October issue of New England Home Magazine are my photos from the Walter Gropius Home in Lincoln, MA. View the article here. This was a great opportunity to photograph one of the most innovative and distinctive architectural homes in New England and I thoroughly enjoyed creating beautiful images of this Bauhaus masterpiece.

Click here to view the current issue of New England Home Magazine

For additional information on the Gropius House visit: www.historicnewengland.org

And below are some additional images from my shoot at the Gropius house:

Recently I had the great privilege of photographing the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center in Roxbury, MA. The ISBCC is an amazing 68,000 square-foot mosque located at Roxbury Crossing and can accommodate up to 3000 worshipers. The ISBCC serves two purposes, as a house of worship and as a community center. Twenty years in the making, the mosque officially opened on June 26, 2009. The lead architect is Dr. Sami Angawi of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The mosque was designed to blend in with the surrounding Boston urban landscape and is constructed of red brick and tan tile work, similar to the neighboring buildings.

The mosque feels quite impressive from the street and I wanted the photographs to evoke that emotion. I was drawn to prominent features such as the minaret, the dome and the many archways. I had scouted the mosque a few times to get a good sense of how the light falls on the building. Facing north, the sun never illuminates the building head-on. Early morning and late afternoon are the only times light briefly hits the front facade. Consequently, I started the photo-shoot at 5:30am on a Sunday morning, when few cars would be on the street and the rising sun gradually illuminates the building.

Both the exterior and interior of the mosque contain archways serving as strong design elements. The exterior shots looking towards the left side of the mosque came together nicely, as did the detailed shots when I moved in closer onto the property. For the straight-on shot, I composed and then waited. Around 7am some sunlight barely grazed part of the front entryway. With the early morning light casting a warm glow on the red brick and the deep blue sky in the background, the mosque almost appeared to be glowing.

Moving inside presented it’s own challenges. The interior is partially unfinished and many vast areas exist. Eventually artwork and more permanent furniture will occupy these spaces. However, there is a strong element of symmetry in the vast spaces of the mosque. The repeating archways and dark-tiled reflective floors help to create a mirror of shapes and unique visages. Instead of approaching the shoot from a strictly architectural photographic perspective, I concentrated on capturing the inner harmony and synchronicity of the space.

To learn more about the ISBCC visit: www.masboston.org
or read an article from the Boston Globe: Formal opening of Roxbury mosque