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.
Oh and for best results click on the 4 arrows in the bottom right corner for the full screen gallery.
2012 Year in Review Pt 1 - Images by Matthew Healey
Showing posts with label mitt romney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mitt romney. Show all posts
Friday, December 7, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Waiting for Romney
My view while waiting on Mitt Romney in a very small room with a gaggle of media.
See the rest of the images here: http://www.upi.com/
See the rest of the images here: http://www.upi.com/
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
New Hampshire's alright.....if you like politics
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| A volunteer for republican presidential candidate Rick Santourm, places signs in front of the Elks Lodge in Salem, New Hampshire before the candidate held a town hall meeting there on January, 9 2012. UPI/Matthew Healey |
I only spent a few days in New Hampshire covering the primaries last week. It was interesting and I wish I had the chance to work up there a bit more before the craziness passed. But it was still great to shoot for the two days I was there. First day was running around trying to catch every candidate I could. The second day was a bit of the same but on top of that trying to shoot photos of people voting and holding signs. Then the wait for the results. This is a small sample of what I shot. Have a look and let me know what you think.
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| Republican candidate for president Jon Huntsman speaks at a rally at Exeter town hall in Exeter, New Hampshire on January, 9 2012. UPI/Matthew Healey |
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| Republican candidate for president Jon Huntsman speaks at a rally at Exeter town hall in Exeter, New Hampshire on January, 9 2012. UPI/Matthew Healey |
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| Republican candidate for president Jon Huntsman speaks at a rally at Exeter town hall in Exeter, New Hampshire on January, 9 2012. UPI/Matthew Healey |
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| Supporters of republican candidate for president Jon Huntsman cheer for their candidate before he spoke at a rally at Exeter town hall in Exeter, New Hampshire on January, 9 2012. UPI/Matthew Healey |
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| Activist and democratic candidate for president in New Hampshire, Vermin Supreme, talks to the media in Manchester, New Hampshire on primary election day on January 10, 2012. UPI/Matthew Healey |
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| Workers set up a sign for republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman before the start of his primary night party at The Black Brimmer Bar and Grill in Manchester, New Hampshire on primary election night on January 10, 2012. UPI/Matthew Healey |
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| Kelly Carter-Currier of Nashua, New Hampshire chats to a reporter off camera about her hat at the primary night party for republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman at The Black Brimmer Bar and Grill in Manchester, New Hampshire on primary election night on January 10, 2012. UPI/Matthew Healey |
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| Jon Huntsman supporters pass out signs while waiting for the republican presidential candidate to speak at his primary night party at The Black Brimmer Bar and Grill in Manchester, New Hampshire on primary election night on January 10, 2012. Huntsman placed third in the nations first primary behind Ron Paul and winner Mitt Romney. UPI/Matthew Healey Oh and the title of this blog is an homage to song from my youth called 'New Hampshire's Alright (if you like fighting)'. The band is called Scissorfight and you can listen to it here if you are curious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9ioePlnTT0 If you were involved in some of the media scrums that occured up there then the song is actually fitting. Things were pretty crazy. And if you aren't entirely sure what a scrum is. Well here is a picture. That's Ron Paul in the middle with the white hair.  |
Sunday, June 12, 2011
A beginning, again.
Mitt Romney announced his candidacy in New Hampshire last week and I was sent up to photograph it. I am still new to covering presidential politics and that may be why I still enjoy it so much. After talking with colleagues who have been doing this season after season I can understand why you would get sick of it. It must get old fast.
Everything is staged, the candidates and their flaks are very careful about their image and try to control it as much as possible. A well placed flag here or an old couple in the background holding a folksy looking hand made sign (that was made by someone in the campaign) sitting right behind the candidate. Oh wait, that old couple behind the candidate looks too old, lets move them to the edge and add some hip looking 20-somethings to the background. Yes, that happens. What isn't controlled though are the people that go to these campaign stops. To watch people get so excited and fired up over politics is somehow reaffirming. It gives me hope for this country. It can also make for some fantastic images. I'm looking forward to the months leading up to 2012.
Everything is staged, the candidates and their flaks are very careful about their image and try to control it as much as possible. A well placed flag here or an old couple in the background holding a folksy looking hand made sign (that was made by someone in the campaign) sitting right behind the candidate. Oh wait, that old couple behind the candidate looks too old, lets move them to the edge and add some hip looking 20-somethings to the background. Yes, that happens. What isn't controlled though are the people that go to these campaign stops. To watch people get so excited and fired up over politics is somehow reaffirming. It gives me hope for this country. It can also make for some fantastic images. I'm looking forward to the months leading up to 2012.
A well placed flag next to a bucket of cold water. Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney formally announces his candidacy at Scamman Farm in Stratham, New Hampshire on June 2, 2011. Photo by Matthew Healey
Mitt Romney supporters dish up bowls of Ann Romney's famous chili before Mitt formally announced his candidacy at Scamman Farm in Stratham, New Hampshire on June 2, 2011. Photo by Matthew Healey
Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney (C) serves up chili with his wife Ann Romney (R) just before formally announcing his candidacy at Scamman Farm in Stratham, New Hampshire on June 2, 2011. Photo by Matthew Healey
Supporters listen in as former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney formally announces his candidacy at Scamman Farm in Stratham, New Hampshire on June 2, 2011. Photo by Matthew Healey
Supporters listen in as former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney formally announces his candidacy at Scamman Farm in Stratham, New Hampshire on June 2, 2011. Photo by Matthew Healey
Supporters stand in front of a barn after former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney formally announced his candidacy at Scamman Farm in Stratham, New Hampshire on June 2, 2011. Photo by Matthew Healey
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