A talented photographer and friend of mine, Coleman Rogers, invited me to join him as a volunteer photographer for the Pan Mass Challenge this weekend.  Although I only worked for one day, I was unbelievable humbled by the community of committed and profoundly amazing people I found at this event.  From those up and on site before 5AM to make the place ready, to those spreading peanut butter and jelly on bread to the riders themselves – heros, each of them, truly!  I feel honored to have been among them and look forward to volunteering again and again.  I would recommend this event to anyone interested in donating some time, dollars, sweat or any combination of the three to become a part of this admirable and meaningful cause.

Before our return drive to Hamburg, Germany from Belgium, we stopped at the Cantillon Brewery in Brussels which was actually a highlight of our time there.  Andrew had previously met the brewer and we were both familiar with his unique brews but the brewery itself is truly something to see.  Seemingly unchanged for all the years of it’s existence, it was truly a work of art, in its structure to it’s philosophies to its delicious and distinguished product.

Thirty years into life and I finally went to the zoo!  In Antwerp, Belgium of all places!  Beautiful grounds and some exquisite animals there, but mostly I was impressed with the flora!  Seeing animals at a zoo isn’t quite like the real thing, I’m afraid.

Geez it’s hard to keep us with your own photos sometimes!   Playing a little catch up now and getting things back in order.  Here is one from the films I shot in Jamaica last February.  Best vacation ever!

A local family and I took some time yesterday afternoon in some glorious late day light to photograph their family portraits.  The little one, 7 months old, did well enough with my massive camera clicking on her nonstop!  We got a handful that I am happy with.  And to boot it was a great opportunity to spend time with a really special family on a really perfect day!

Laid out all week in bed with a horrible cold, I was downright fearful of the reality that Sunday I was going to be responsible for photographing the wedding of a really great couple.  And the weather forecast was mirroring my physical state, looking gloomy.  But as the weekend approached, the world spun around, the forecast changed to perfect and my health recovered.  It was a BEAUTIFUL ceremony, a really great couple and a really fun crowd.  So glad it all came together for perfection!

Last week I was honored to photograph and thus witness the incredible talent show put on by a local fifth grade class!  There was jump roping, singing, dancing, gymnastics, you name it!  And they were all fantastic!   There was a string ensemble and a rock band, I mean they really had it all!

I got another opportunity to photograph a bar mitzvah for a local family and enjoyed the chance to witness their celebration and be a part of the festivity.  A service in a newly renovated, absolutely stunning temple and a reception later that evening at a boat club in town!  It was a lot of fun and a I would like to extend a big congratulations to the bar mitzvah boy and his entirely warm and wonderful family!

Due to less than favorable weather, field day was cancelled.  The young students had another day inside the classrooms, but interested and engaged nonetheless.  This school, where I have shot on many occasions now,  is teaching our children the right way.  I truly enjoy being a silent witness to the magic these teachers are able to weave in to their work with their students.