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

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!

Year In Review Part 2

Finally getting around to posting the remainder of my year in review. It is admittedly a loose edit but thought it was a good representation of my year.

Thanks again for looking and for all your support. And I hope everyone out there has a great 2013. Feedback or questions always welcome.

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2012 Year in Review Pt 2 - Images by Matthew Healey

2012 Year in Review Part 1

Well 2012 is almost in the books as they say.  It's been quite a year.  Celebrated my first wedding anniversary, worked with some fantastic new clients, did a little travelling, and worked with and photographed some amazing and inspiring people.  Though the work still has it's ups and downs I am still happy to be doing what I love.

I have put together a gallery of some of my personal favorites from the past year.  Still have some digging to do but will start with this batch.  Hope you enjoy and as always, I am more than happy to hear any feedback.

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2012 Year in Review Pt 1 - Images by Matthew Healey

It's that season again.

Tourists.  Copley Square.

Winter light in Boston - A study

 

Sox

Thought this sums up how September is going for the Sox right now.

Boston, MA - Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury adjusts his cap in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on Saturday July 9, 2011.   Photo by Matthew Healey

Still waiting

I realize it is still early in the season but I am probably not the only one that is just begging for the weather to turn warm and stay that way.  You would think I would be used to it now, after all, I am a New Englander through and through.

But it's those days that get you.  You know the ones.  The sky is blue, the sun is out, and most importantly the wind isn't blowing 50mph and it is still April.  People are out playing frisbee in shorts, driving with their windows down blaring that album they have been keeping to themselves all winter.  You think to yourself, wow, its gorgeous out, this is great, spring is finally here.  But it's just a tease.  You have to wait.  The wind picks up, turns a different direction, the sky clouds over, rain starts to fall, you roll up the car windows, put on the defroster in the car and you are back to waiting for the sun to come out again.  It's getting close.

Tea for two hundred

I just looked back at the last few days and I have covered a lot of ground.  Some portraits, a Tea Party rally, two Red Sox games and some quality time at a local McDonald's.  I wanted to share some images I made at the Tea Party rally with you all.

It was held on Friday April, 15 2011.  A day that is, traditionally, the tax filing deadline set by the IRS.  That deadline was postponed a few days because of a holiday in Washington, D.C.. but the they went ahead with their rally on the 15th.  It was held on Boston Common and hosted by several local right wing radio hosts.

I anticipated a fairly decent crowd but when I arrived I only found 200 to 300 people.  The surprise of the rally was a group of pro union demonstrators that set up shop directly in front of the rotunda.  I mean literally in front of the speaker, front and center.  They had big signs and bullhorns and were there to be heard.  They were few but they were often louder than the speakers at Tea Party rally.  The police stepped in to make sure no one got out of hand and to create a line between the Tea Party rally folks and the protesters.  It made for some good photos.

Have a look and let me know what you think.  Oh and I am on Twitter now:  @matthealeyphoto or you can add me using the button below..

Grab Shot

As in, grab the camera and take a shot cause that plane is going to pass by in a second and that light is really cool.  This while I was heading into a store to pick up my dinner while working in Boston.

It's been a pretty miserable winter here in New England.  Almost every outdoor assignment is accompanied by winter light.  Flat.  Dull.  Gray.  So I got excited when I noticed the buildings of the South End lighting up with the warm glow of that magic hour light.  Here is hoping it is a sign of more to come.  I am getting a hankering for some lens flare.

Just Bust A Move

I photographed tryouts for the Boston Celtics Dance Team this past Saturday.  Hundreds of young women vie for the privilege to dance with the squad on the parquet at the TD Garden during Celtics home games.  Pretty intense try-outs in which the dancers must learn a routine and then perform it in front of a panel of judges and then they find out immediately if they get to move on to the next round.

(062610  Waltham, MA) Dancer Nicole DiBitetto of Boston, stretches out while watching try-outs for the Boston Celtics Dancers at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

(062610  Waltham, MA) A group of dancers work on a routine during try-outs for the Boston Celtics Dancers at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

(062610  Waltham, MA) Dancers Jacquelyn McDonough (top) and Laura Karukas both of South Boston stretch during a break in try-outs for the Boston Celtics Dancers at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

(062610  Waltham, MA) Dancer Kathryn O'Connell of Boston, applies some fresh make-up during a break in try-outs for the Boston Celtics Dancers at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

(062610  Waltham, MA) Judges for the Boston Celtics Dancers try-outs from left Millie Wilson, Stacey Pauly, and John Peters watch a dancer try out during second round at the Sports Authority training center at Healthpoint. Photo by Matthew Healey

The long and short of it

Two different looks of the same field event.  One shot with a wide angle lens right down in the sand and the other shot with a long lens from the other side of the track.  

Newton North junior Jen Liu lands in the pit on the girls long jump at the Division 1 East MIAA Track and Field Championship at Dilboy Stadium.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Mansfield junior Patrick Greaney competes in the long jump at the Hockomock League Track & Field Championships at King Philip Regional High School.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Sox dude

Little late on updating but here is a pic from my first Red Sox game of the season.  It was a long wet night but it felt good to be back at Fenway, well except for the foul balls.   The scary scary foul balls.
Here is a link to the start of the article and a little gallery:
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/columnists/view.bg?articleid=1248090

(041710  Boston, MA) Boston Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew (7) tries to slide under Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro (30) on a single by David Ortiz in the 11th inning of the game continued from the previous night at Fenway Park.  Drew was tagged out on the play.  Photo by Matthew Healey

I have started to slowly fill out my archives at http://www.photoshelter.com/c/matthealey/gallery-list and will soon be updating my website http://matthealey.com so keep an eye out.  Thanks for looking.