Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Quick Update - Few Recent Frames

Don't have much to say just wanted to share a few photos. Hope you enjoy them.

(Plymouth, MA  10/30/14) Middleweight Mark DeLuca (L) of Whitman connects for a punch on Ryan Davis in the third round at the Monster Brawl at Pilgrim Memorial Hall on Thursday , October 30, 2014.  DeLuca knocked out Davis in the fourth round. Photo by Matthew Healey

(Boston, MA  10/04/14)  Members of the Chaotic Noise Marching Corps of Seattle play during a 'Day of Action' in the campaign to raise the minimum wage in Downtown Crossing on Friday, October 10, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

(Plymouth, MA  10/30/14) Welterweight Danny O'Connor of Framingham celebrates his fourth round knock out of Andrew Farmer at the Monster Brawl at Pilgrim Memorial Hall on Thursday , October 30, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

(Boston, MA 11/28/14) Woman protesting Black Friday in response to the police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, holds a sign in front of the Prudential Center on Friday, November 28, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

(Cambridge, MA 11/28/14) Jack Desmond,(R) who plays the part of Santa Claus at the Camridgeside Galleria, poses for a photo with a group of protesters inside the mall protesting Black Friday in response to the police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, hon Friday, November 28, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

(Boston, MA 11/29/14) Harvard junior forward Evan Cummins (33) dunks on UMass senior center Cady Lalanne in the first half at Lavietes Pavilion on Saturday , November 29, 2014. Harvard defeated the Minutemen 75-73. Photo by Matthew Healey


Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) turns for a handoff in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on November 23, 2014.  The Patriots defeated the Lions 34-9.  UPI/Matthew Healey

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

A Photographer Took His Camera To Work And You Won't Believe What Happened Next...Click to Find Out!!!

As usual I am neglecting my blog. I've been focusing more on my website(s) and keeping those fresh and updated. Along with going out and actually working. Anyway here is a selection of some recent work for anyone that's interested. Thanks for looking!

Cruzeiro EC defenseman Manuel Canvalho (33) heads the ball past Miami Dade FC defenseman Giles Peeters (4) to score a goal in the first half at Bowditch Athletic Center in Framingham, Massachusetts on June 22, 2014. Photo by Matthew Healey

Cruzeiro EC midfielder Henrique (8) takes a 'selfie' photo with a fans phone after the team defeated Miami Dade FC 5-1 at Bowditch Athletic Center in Framingham, Massachusetts on June 22, 2014. Photo by Matthew Healey

Linda Interlichia of Rochester, NY poses for a photo in her summer home in East Dennis, Massachusetts on June 15, 2014. Mrs. Interlichia is currently battling advanced cancer that was likely worsened following uterine surgery that involved the use of a power morcellators.  In April, the Food and Drug Administration issued a surprising safety advisory, temporarily discouraging doctors from using power morcellators in uterine fibroid surgery because of evidence that the tool can spread and worsen hidden cancer. 

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones perform at City Hall Plaza on June 21, 2014. 

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones perform at City Hall Plaza on June 21, 2014. 

Women's elite runner Rita Jeptoo of Kenya falls to her knees after winning the women's division of 118th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts on April 21, 2014.

A blur of runners head down Boylston Street towards the finish line of the 118th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts on April 21, 2014.  

Poksil Himrich of Vancouver, Washington reaches out to spectators along the sideline after she completed running the 118th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts on April 21, 2014.

President Barack Obama address the graduates of Worcester Technical High School during graduation exercises for the class of 2014 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 11, 2014. 
Boston, MA - Friends of Michael DePina sit by a make-shift memorial for the murder victim in front of 6 Taft Street in Dorchester on Saturday, June 7, 2014. DePina was shot, possibly while riding his motorcycle on Taft Street on Friday night. 

Tufts University seniors laugh while waiting to line up for their commencement exercises.






Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Ongoing - Second Hand Living

For a several years I've been working on a project loosely based on the second-hand economy. One of my hobbies is buying and selling antiques. I eventually decided to turn my camera on some of the more interesting people I have met.

This is Joe Pick.



I first met Joe at a yard sale he was having on the south shore of Massachusetts. The sale advertised tons of merchandise to pick through. I showed up and was amazed at what he had on his lawn. Boxes and boxes of, stuff. Photos, books, magazines, trinkets, buttons, electronics. There was also furniture and artwork. It was overwhelming. I ended up at a few more of his sales and began asking him about his business. It turns out he is a one man clean out team.

Joe is called in when a home needs to be cleared fast. Sometimes it is because the owner passed away and the family is selling it, sometimes it's a foreclosure, and sometimes it is an older couple that has finally decided to downsize. Joe is usually brought in after the bulk of the items have either been moved or sold off at an estate sale. What is left, the 'stuff' accumulated by people over the years, is Joe's responsibility.  The majority of what is left is basically trash. Broken items, old papers, moldy books. However a lot of that 'stuff' still holds some value. It is literally a case of one man's trash is another man's treasure. Most of it will only sell for a few dollars but it adds up fast when you are cleaning out a few houses a week. Joe used to sell off the remainders from his clean outs at his epic yard sales. But he has moved away from that practice and now uses more traditional retail outlets like antique and collectible shops.

This small series is from an antique farm house on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The house had been sold by the older owners and needed to be cleaned out. Most of the major items had already been sold at an estate sale, so whatever was left was up to Joe to deal with. When I was there two women were looking for some items for their new up-cycled furniture store.











Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Winter is Going. I Hope.

If you live pretty much anywhere in the United States then you know that this winter has not been a kind one. Arctic temps, brutal storms, you know, winter. Well it's slowly, very slowly on it's way out and I have decided to do a little look back on some photos I shot. From routine storm coverage, spot news, a lot of hockey and a thing called The Donkey Show. The weather and the assignments have kept me on my toes, but that's what makes life interesting.


 Duxbury firefighters and members of the Army National Guard  helped transport residents on Plymouth Avenue on Friday, January 3 , 2013.  The neighborhood experienced heavy flooding during high tide.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Hanover, MA - Pat Sullivan uses a snow blower to clear out a driveway on Franklin Road on Friday, January 3 , 2013. Sullivan, who just purchased the snow blower, cleared out paths for several of his neighbors before finishing up his own driveway.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA -  Hockey fans take in the game between Merrimack College and Providence College at Fenway Park for the Frozen Fenway game on Saturday, January 4, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA -  Boston Police officers and detectives investigate a shooting on the corner of Blue Hill Ave and Evelyn Street on Saturday, January 18, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Plymouth, MA - From left Michael Morway, Nicki Hart and Shannon Burgess all of PLymouth, walk down Main Street during the height of the winter storm on Saturday, February 15, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - Boston Bruins center Gregory Campbell (11) and left wing Daniel Paille (20) celebrate after Campbell scored in the second period against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  The Capitols defeated the Bruins 4-2.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - Boston Bruins right wing Reilly Smith (18) tries to slap the puck down past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) on a rebound in the third period at TD Garden on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  The Capitols defeated the Bruins 4-2.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Cambridge, MA - Kenneth Miller aka 'Mustard Seed' dances before for the crowd before a performance of The Donkey Show at Oberon on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  The production by the American Repertory Theater is approaching it's 500th performance. Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - Boston firefighters work the scene of a fire on E Street in South Boston on Saturday, February 8, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - Malden Catholic senior forward Tyler Sifferien (11) dives in the air as he scores against Catholic Memorial sophomore goaltender Brandon Collett (30) in the second period of the first round of the MIAA Division 1A Championship Series on Sunday, March 2 2014. Malden Catholic defeated Catholic Memorial 4-3.  

Boston, MA - Boston Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton (27) checks Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jeff Skinner (53) in the third period at TD Garden on Saturday, March 15, 2014. The Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1.   Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - UMASS Lowell senior forward Josh Holmstrom (12) hoists the Lamoriello Trophy after the team defeated UNH 4-0 in the Hockey East Final at TD Garden on Saturday, March 22, 2014.   Photo by Matthew Healey

Plymouth, MA - A member of the Massachusetts State Police looks over a vehicle surrounded in crime scene tape in front of Saint Peter's Catholic Church that may have been involved in an alleged drive-by shooting during a funeral procession on Saturday, March 29, 2014.   Photo by Matthew Healey


Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Have a Pint!














Back in September I asked my friend Sarah, who works for Mayflower Brewing Company in Plymouth, Mass, if I could take some photos of the brewing process as a personal project. I am a total beer geek and have friends that brew their own beer but have never seen the process on a larger scale.

A few days later Sarah arranged for me to meet with Head Brewer Ryan Gwozdz.  I pulled into the parking lot at 7:15 and Ryan was already hard at work. He offered me a cup of coffee and gave me a quick tour and then went back to brewing while I followed him around with my camera.

He was starting a new batch of Mayflower IPA which is one of their staples and really tasty. It was great to see the process from the very beginning. Not surprisingly it is very calculated. It involves watching the clock, watching temperatures, measuring ingredients, and of course lots of cleaning.  After Ryan got the IPA batch under way I went and spent a little time with the crew bottling and packing cases. It's always refreshing to work with small companies who are willing to give you access to their entire process.

Mayflower is a great local craft brewery who has put Plymouth firmly on the beer map and it's nice to have them in my backyard.  Be sure to stop by their brewery if you have a chance. They do tastings, tours, and of course sell beers. http://mayflowerbrewing.com/visit-us.php#tastings

Oh and if you are a woman who loves beer or is interested in learning more about it and live on or near Cape Cod then reach out to Sarah who runs the Girls Pint Out Cape Cod. It's a beer tasting meetup group for women. https://twitter.com/CapeCodGPO

Enjoy the photos and let me know what you think!