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BU @ BC Women’s Hoops

Published on January 4, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Basketball, Boston Herald, College, NCAA, photography, Rivalry, Sports.

Nothing like a cross-town rivalry to get the blood pumping. Unless it’s a women’s basketball game between BU and BC. Hockey’s the real rivalry between these two Commonwealth Avenue, as most people in the area are aware — this women’s basketball game wasn’t supposed to be much of a matchup on paper for the heavily favored BC.

BC ended up winning the game, though BU did keep things interesting with their 3-point shooting, which unfortunately doesn’t exactly translate to exciting action pictures.

Anyway, here’s some photos from the game:

1.3.2009 - CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - BC forward Carolyn Swords pulls in a rebound ahead of BU's Kristen Sims at Conte Forum on Jan. 3, 2010.

1.3.2009 - CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - BU forward Caroline Stewart drives past BC's Mary Nwachukwu at Conte Forum on Jan. 3, 2010.

1.3.2009 - CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - BU guard Chantell Alford drives to the hoop past BC guard Jaclyn Thoman and forward Stefanie Murphy at Conte Forum on Jan. 3, 2010.

1.3.2009 - CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - BC guard Ayla Brown collides with BU forward Kerry Cashman while passing to teammate Carolyn Swords at Conte Forum on Jan. 3, 2010. BC won, 60-61.

Green Energy

Published on January 3, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Basketball, Boston Herald, NBA, photography, Pro, Sports.

Finally got around to photographing my first pro basketball, making my way over to the TD Garden for the Herald. The Celtics took on the Raptors, playing some sloppy, physical ball on their way to a 103-96 victory over their Canadian opponents.

Here’s some pics from the game, and a little PhotoShelter flash gallery.

1/2/2010 - BOSTON - Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace screams out after dunking over Toronto forward Chris Bosh, right, at the TD Garden on Jan. 2, 2010. The Celtics won, 103-96.

1/2/2010 - BOSTON - Celtics forward Glen Davis goes up for a jump shot past Toronto forward Amir Johnson at the TD Garden on Jan. 2, 2010.

1/2/2010 - BOSTON - Toronto forward Hedo Turkoglu wrestles for a loose ball with Celtics guard Tony Allen at the TD Garden on Jan. 2, 2010. The Celtics won, 103-96.

1/2/2010 - BOSTON - Celtics coach Doc Rivers laughs after chatting with a referee during a game against the Toronto Raptors at the TD Garden on Jan. 2, 2010.

1-2-2010 Raptors at Celtics – Images by Kelvin Ma

Johnny New Year

Published on January 2, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Baby, Boston Herald, New Year's Day, photography, Tradition.

The first baby of the new year is one of those stories that happens, well, every year. Yesterday, I was sent to get some photos of John Joseph Hayden, or Johnny, as his parents say they will call him. A ton of fun to shoot, and the family was great to be around. Read more about their story from the Herald.

Congrats, Haydens!

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — John Joseph "Johnny" Hayden is Boston's first baby of 2010, born 7 lbs. 7 oz. and 20.25 inches long at 12:06 a.m. at Massachusetts General Hopsital on Jan. 1, 2010. Named after his paternal grandfather, Johnny Hayden will join his sister, Sloan, 2, and his parents Whitney and Chris at home in Charlestown.

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — Whitney Hayden holds her son, John Joseph "Johnny" Hayden, Boston's first baby of 2010 at Massachusetts General Hopsital on Jan. 1, 2010. Named after his paternal grandfather, Johnny Hayden, was born 7 lbs. 7 oz. and 20.25 inches long at 12:06 a.m.

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — Whitney Hayden holds her son, John Joseph "Johnny" Hayden, Boston's first baby of 2010, as his sister, Sloan, 2, watches over him, at Massachusetts General Hopsital on Jan. 1, 2010. Named after his paternal grandfather, Johnny Hayden, was born 7 lbs. 7 oz. and 20.25 inches long at 12:06 a.m.

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — The Haydens, Whitney, left, Sloan, 2, and Chris, welcome the newest member of their family, John Joseph "Johnny" Hayden, Boston's first baby of 2010, at Massachusetts General Hopsital on Jan. 1, 2010. Named after his paternal grandfather, Johnny Hayden, was born 7 lbs. 7 oz. and 20.25 inches long at 12:06 a.m.

The Anti- “Ball Drop”

Published on January 2, 2010 in Photojournalism. 1 Comment Tags: Boston Herald, New Year's Day, photography, Polar Bear Swim, Tradition.

A lot about this job is about feeding off the energy of the people you cover. I was out yesterday morning, New Year’s Day, to photograph the 106th annual L Street Brownie Jump, which is the oldest polar bear swim in the nation. These are some dedicated folks, jumping into frigid Dorchester Bay to ring in the new year. It’s hard not to get pumped up by seeing these people freeze their unmentionables off, as non-functional as you may be the day after New Year’s Eve.

Either way, there sure weren’t any balls dropping at this New Year’s tradition.

Here’s some photos, and a link to the Herald story:

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — The initial wave of swimmers makes its way out of Dorchester Bay at the 2010 L Street Brownie Jump Polar Bear swim on Jan. 1, 2010.

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — Joseph P. Saniuk, with his nephew, Chris Saniuk, left, keeps Nancy Mickeywicz, all of Boston, warm before jumping into Dorchester Bay at the 2010 L Street Brownie Jump Polar Bear swim on Jan. 1, 2010.

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — From left, Andie Hession, Kayleigh Hodgdon and Jess Rogers, 18, all of Uxbridge, try to keep their spirits up before jumping into Dorchester Bay at the 2010 L Street Brownie Jump Polar Bear swim on Jan. 1, 2010.

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — The initial wave of swimmers makes its way out of Dorchester Bay at the 2010 L Street Brownie Jump Polar Bear swim on Jan. 1, 2010.

1/1/2010 — BOSTON — Anna Sheridan, 19, of Boston makes her way through the second wave of swimmers after jumping into Dorchester Bay at the 2010 L Street Brownie Jump Polar Bear swim on Jan. 1, 2010.

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — First-time swimmers Tracey Navaroli, 28, left, and Shannon Cain, 18, both of Worcester, make a running start into Dorchester Bay at the 2010 L Street Brownie Jump Polar Bear swim on Jan. 1, 2010.

1.1.2010 — BOSTON — Stephen Picard of Cambridge, right, and Andrew MacDonald of Andover, left, express their shock after submerging themselves in Dorchester Bay at the 2010 L Street Brownie Jump Polar Bear swim on Jan. 1, 2010.

The Longest Night

Published on December 23, 2009 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Boston Herald, Christmas, Church, Homeless, photography.

With all this talk about a white Christmas, sometimes it’s easy to overlook the homeless. Every year for the past 20 years, the Cathedral Church of St. Paul has their homeless memorial service on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year.

This isn’t the first time I’ve photographed one of these events — I covered one back in Tampa a few years back. Obviously, weather conditions are much different in Florida, so it definitely has a bit of a different feel back in Boston. With the heavy snow last week and the bitter cold that’s been lingering for the past month, I can only imagine how difficult it is on the street.

Here are some photos from the service:

12.21.2009 — BOSTON — Chris Hunt arranges some tombstones representing homeless people who have died at the 20th annual Interfaith Homeless Memorial Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Dec. 21, 2009. The service is held on the longest night of the year.

12.21.2009 — BOSTON — John Predso lights a candle a homeless person who died in the last year at the 20th annual Interfaith Homeless Memorial Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Dec. 21, 2009. The tall candle to his right represents 'John Doe.' The service is held on the longest night of the year.

Tick. Tock.

Published on December 22, 2009 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Boston Herald, Freedom Trail, History, photography.

I grew up in Boston, and I’ve spent plenty of time walking through Downtown Crossing and the surrounding areas of the Freedom Trail. The Old South Meeting House was always something of an afterthought — just a building you’d happen to pass on the way from the Common to Faneuil Hall.

Monday, I was assigned to easily one of the coolest assignments I’ve had in a long time. A clocksmith by the name of David Hochstrasser was up in the steeple, restoring the clock to make sure everything was on time. It’s a painstaking process, I can imagine, and with all the gears involved, quite an impressive feat, and very cool for a history geek like me. Here’s some photos of him in action, plus a link to the Boston Herald’s story:

12.21.2009 — BOSTON — Clocksmith David Hochstrasser checks the time after restoring the steeple clock of the Old South Meeting House on Dec. 21, 2009. The restoration of clock, built in 1766 by Gawen Brown, involved no modifications save for a faceplate to commemorate the date of the project.

12.21.2009 — BOSTON — Clocksmith David Hochstrasser puts the final touches on his restoration of the clock in the steeple of the Old South Meeting House on Dec. 21, 2009. The restoration of clock, built in 1766 by Gawen Brown, involved no modifications save for a faceplate to commemorate the date of the project.

12.21.2009 — Clocksmith David Hochstrasser restored the steeple clock in the Old South Meeting House on Dec. 21, 2009. The restoration of clock, built in 1766 by Gawen Brown, who left his signature on this gear, involved no modifications save for a faceplate to commemorate the date of the project.

12.21.2009 — BOSTON — Clocksmith David Hochstrasser restored the steeple clock in the Old South Meeting House on Dec. 21, 2009. The restoration of clock, built in 1766 by Gawen Brown, involved no modifications save for a faceplate to commemorate the date of the project.

Women’s Hoops – Wright State at Boston College

Published on December 22, 2009 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Basketball, Boston Herald, NCAA, photography, Sports.

Just a few photos from Sunday’s women’s basketball game between Wright State and Boston College. (Factoid: Wright State is in Dayton, Ohio.)

Despite all the snow falling from the sky, I end up getting the stuff that keeps me indoors between this game and the New Kids on the Block concert. Go figure!

12.20.2009 — CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College forward Stefanie Murphy steals the ball from Wright State forward Erica Richardson at Conte Forum on Dec. 20, 2009.

12.20.2009 — CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College guard Brittanny Johnson fights for a loose ball with Wright State guard Kanisha Ward at Conte Forum on Dec. 20, 2009.

12.20.2009 — CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College guards Brittanny Johnson and Ayla Brown fight for a rebound against Wright State at Conte Forum on Dec. 20, 2009.

Extra Cheese

Published on December 21, 2009 in Photojournalism. 1 Comment Tags: Boston Herald, Boy Bands, Music, NKOTB, photography.

I’m sure a lot of my female friends will be quite jealous of my latest assignment from the Boston Herald. Went to the House of Blues to photograph The New Kids On The Block, in all their cheesy boy band glory. One thing is for sure, these guys love to perform!

12.20.2009 — BOSTON — Jordan Knight of The New Kids On The Block performs at the House Of Blues on Dec. 20, 2009.

12.20.2009 — BOSTON — Joey McIntyre of The New Kids On The Block performs at the House Of Blues on Dec. 20, 2009.

12.20.2009 — BOSTON — The New Kids On The Block perform at the House Of Blues on Dec. 20, 2009.

Here’s a little flash gallery of a buttload of photos:

12-20-2009 New Kids On The Block – Images by Kelvin Ma

En Fuego

Published on December 14, 2009 in Photojournalism. 3 Comments Tags: Boston Herald, Fire, firefighters, Homeless, photography, Spot News.

As far as spot news goes, fires are usually money for decent images. Heard a call on the scanner yesterday while working for the Herald that ended with “All units please respond,” and I bolted out the door. Got to the smoldering warehouse in Southie around the same time as the first fire truck.

Here’s an accidental photo that I really liked. Not really a news photo, but I dig it.

12.13.2009 — BOSTON — A firefighter exits the smoldering warehouse at 1st and B Streets in South Boston, where firefighters responded to reports of smoke outside the building. Fire inspectors believe the smoke originated from a pile of smoldering garbage being used for warmth by homeless people inside.

And, of course, a few photos from the initial scene:

12.13.2009 — BOSTON — Boston firefighters prepare to enter a smoke-filled warehouse in South Boston at 1st and C Streets on Dec. 13, 2009. Firefighters responded to reports of smoke, which came from a smoldering pile of paper and garbage on the first floor that fire inspectors believe was being used by homeless squatters to stay warm. One person was treated for smoke inhalation.

12.13.2009 — BOSTON — Boston firefighters open ventilation in the wall of a smoke-filled warehouse in South Boston at 1st and C Streets on Dec. 13, 2009. Firefighters responded to reports of smoke, which came from a smoldering pile of paper and garbage on the first floor that fire inspectors believe was being used by homeless squatters to stay warm. One person was treated for smoke inhalation.

12.13.2009 — BOSTON — oston firefighters sift through the debris from a smoldering pile of paper and garbage on the first floor of the NEFCO warehouse in South Boston at 1st and C Streets on Dec. 13, 2009. Firefighters responded to reports of smoke, which came from the smoldering that fire inspectors believe was being used by homeless squatters to stay warm.

Pretty boring stuff by fire photo standards, with no actual flames on the scene. But reporter Laurel Sweet, who wrote the story, and I were treated to a tour of the interior by the fire inspectors. Inside was a veritable homeless condominium, with makeshift apartments fashioned out of the offices inside.

12.13.2009 — BOSTON — Homeless squatters left bottles of a mystery liquid that fire inspectors believe to be either moonshine or urine strewn throughout the second floor of the NEFCO warehouse in South Boston at 1st and C Streets on Dec. 13, 2009. Firefighters responded to reports of smoke, which came from a smoldering pile of paper and garbage on the first floor that fire inspectors believe was being used by homeless squatters to stay warm.

12.13.2009 — BOSTON — Homeless squatters had set up a long-term presence in second floor of the NEFCO warehouse in South Boston at 1st and C Streets on Dec. 13, 2009.

With such an entrenched human presence inside the warehouse, it could have been much worse, with the inspectors estimating that about 15 people lived in this place. With that mystery liquid, which could have been anything from kerosene, to moonshine, but most likely urine, it could have been a disaster. Luckily, it wasn’t, and safe enough for the Boston Fire Department to give us an awesome behind-the-scenes look at what they have to potentially deal with in these situations.

Much thanks to the Boston Fire Department!

And finally, I leave you with an outtake of the last known resident of this homeless hacienda:

12.13.2009 — BOSTON — Spongebob Squarepants hangs on the door of one of the offices being used as a bedroom by homeless squatters in a South Boston warehouse on Dec. 13, 2009.

The Candidate

Published on December 13, 2009 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Campaign, Election, Martha Coakley, photography, Politics, U.S. Senate.

Here’s a few photos from a campaign event I covered last week for a new client, the MetroWest Daily News.

U.S. Senate candidate Martha Coakley was making a stop in Marlborough to accept the endorsement of mayor Nancy Stevens. It was a relatively generic campaign event, which is generally how these things go, but Coakley was personable and in full campaign mode — she shook my hand and introduced herself twice while making her round, not realizing she had already done it once. It’s always nice to see candidates interacting with people, and this one was no different, if not very familiar. I did manage to get there early enough to meet some of her family.

Here we go:

12.6.2009 — MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — From left, Scott and daughters Ellie, 3, Audrey, 4, and Grace 6, with their mother, Liz of Franklin, and Maria, 9, her dad Joe and Megan Gentile, 7, campaign for U.S. Senatorial candidate Martha Coakley before she accepted the endorsement from Marlboro mayor Nancy Stevens at the Coral Restaurant in Marlboro on Dec. 6, 2009. Liz Bonacci and her brother Joe Gentile are the niece and nephew of Coakley.

12.6.2009 — MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — U.S. Senatorial candidate Martha Coakley delivers some remarks after accepting the endorsement from Marlboro mayor Nancy Stevens, in background, at the Coral Restaurant in Marlboro on Dec. 6, 2009.

12.6.2009 — MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — U.S. Senatorial candidate Martha Coakley fields questions from the audience after accepting the endorsement from Marlboro mayor Nancy Stevens at the Coral Restaurant in Marlboro on Dec. 6, 2009.