Mark Rechi of the Boston Bruins

Mr. Mark Recchi, the oldest active player in the NHL and a super cool guy. The one the right ran in the Globe Magazine.

Yeah we had to ask him to take down his jock strap for this one and Horton and Wheeler's too.

I threw a cheep shot and Rechi just laughed and layed me out! Thanks to my assistant Kyle Holmquist for snapping these.

Yeah I was geeking out before Recchi showed up and got these shot of the bear in the players lounge.
That bear has been up since the Bobby Orr days, who we also recently photographed for Rectrix Private Jet Company.

When I was shooting Francona at Fenway park earlier last year the rule was "Don't touch the grass!"
Here at the Bruins locker room in the TD Garden the rule is "Don't step on the B!"
It's harder than you think when you are bouncing from one shot to the other with light stands and crap in the way.
But we made it out without setting a foot on the trusty "B".

Brendan Donovan: TV's The Biggest Loser

James Haley 1947-2010

Today we laid to rest a great man. Our friend James Haley passed on December 23. James was an amazing human being that was in prison for thirty years for a crime he didn't commit. His strong will and commitment to clearing his name rang true when he was released three years ago. This amazing man came out free from resentment and bitterness. He worked for Greater Boston Legal Services and volunteered his gracious spirit to helping others that were wrongly convicted. While in a program at Landmark Education, where we met and our friendship began, James created a book drive that collected and delivered over 3000 books to prisons throughout the country. James has truly touched, moved and inspired everyone he came in contact with. I am fortunate to have known such an amazing individual. Thank you James! While your body is gone your spirit will live on forever in me, my wife, and everyone else that you have affected throughout your life.

Rest in Peace. James Haley 1947-2010

Zoe

In Print: Bodega

Getting shit done!

I was up for a sunrise portrait at the beach this morning. The alarm went off at 4:30am. I gathered my gear and waited for my buddy Matt to roll up. And we were off to the beach to catch the sunrise. This wasn't a job but a personal project. I am working on creating 100 new portraits over the next few months. And having good friends like Matt that get up super early on a Saturday to go wear a wetsuit at the beach when it's 29º F certainly helps out!
And then I figured why stop there. Let's get some shit done. So after an really good nap I met up with another friend, Phil, to capture his portrait too. I nailed two great portraits at two different locations today that I am totally stoked on.
Matt and Phil are #9 and #10 out of 100 of my portrait project and I can't wait to see how the next 90 go!
You can see the portrait of Matt over at another personal project I have been working on with Henry Hung, Kyle Holmquist, and Christopher Flanegan:
http://photoassignment.posterous.com/

Here's a fun iPhone snap to share some of the stoke!

In Print: Richard Freeland