character portraits for theatre kapow's "Penelope"

For theatre kapow's production of Penelope by Enda Walsh, director Matt Cahoon and I decided to create character portraits for promotional use. If the results are compelling, it is due to wonderful and talented actors.

The performances are this weekend, and even more photos are available on their Facebook page.

Neal Blaicklock as Fitz

Wayne Asbury as Quinn

Colby Morgan as Burns

Peter Josephson as Dunne

Gina Carballo as Penelope

Littles and Bigs

On an early December morning, I photographed a fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester. Part of my task was to create portraits of the Littles (in their lingo) with his or her respective Big. Given the hundreds of supporters waiting in the next room, our time was limited, but I hope the portraits reflect the ease and comfort of these special relationships.

March for Life: Mass II

Washington, DC, 2013.

Washington, DC, 2013.

As mentioned in yesterday's post, a Mass is said at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception the night before the March for Life. The Mass is televised throughout the side and lower chapels, where many have camped for hours just to claim a space.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life: Mass I

Washington, DC, 2013

Washington, DC, 2013.

The night before the March for Life, a Mass is said at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Despite the basilica's tremendous size, it fills beyond capacity hours prior to the Mass, as the faithful hope to secure a place in a pew. But many must stay in the aisles and side chapels.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life: buses

Washington, DC, 2013.

Individuals and groups travel from around the country to attend the March for Life. Chartered buses are quite common, lining the streets throughout the city. The members of this group, just disembarked, were from Massachusetts.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life, continued

Washington, DC, 2013.

The day prior to the March for Life is a morning protest before a Planned Parenthood clinic in the city. The protesters extended their reach to the sidewalk across the street.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life: Nellie Gray

Washington, DC, 2013.

Nellie Gray, founder of the March for Life, died in August 2012, so the 2013 March was the first not led by her. Pictured above is the memorial to her (coat, scarf, and hat) in the convention center.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.