This entry is long overdue. I met-up with Lauren and Matt in Newburyport and we had a great time wandering the little downtown, dodging the other photo sessions going on seemingly around every bend, and muttering to each about the angsty teen street performers squeeking out their emo tunes. We get along just fine.
When I arrived at Jade's house, I introduced myself to her daughter, Sierra, and asked her to show me her room. I often do this to help kids feel more comfortable about me being in their home; by showing interest in all their cool stuff and engaging them in conversation. It helps me too, to get to know them a little bit. She proudly showed me all her pink and purple things. Including a clock which let her know when it was ready to wake-up, ready to get out of "time out" and so on. (A lot of us could use one of those "time out" clocks, I think.) With little wings on and a skirt of tulle, I knew she would be up for some fairy-like jumping on the bed. So, with Mom's permission, jumping ensued...as did the rest of our session with her, her parents, and little brother, Brayden.
there's a brother on the way! I am always happy to hear from Rumana. I have been photographing her and her family since Aayan was 6 months old. I photographed him again at one year old. This time, with another on the way, she asked for a few maternity shots as well as a session for Aayan's second birthday.
When I arrived, her husband Safraz took little Aayan upstairs for wardrobe prep while we shot a few photos in some lovely window light in her home. Before long, we heard the beep beep beeping of a car locking and unlocking. There was a pause. A moment of silence while Rumana thought and listened. Then he called upstairs, "Safraz! He has your keys!"
I have my favorite pictures of them, too.
Last weekend I had the opportunity to meet sweet Finley! Like many clients recently, he too is brand spakin' new. I am close with his family. I used to babysit for his dad (good god, I'm old), and a year and a half ago, I photographed his wedding.
Fin was very relaxed (read: asleep) for the first part of our session, but then he stirred and was bright eyed for the remainder of it.
With more of my pictures HERE
Here are some images I shot which ran in various BU publications and websites in the months of January and February.
Alla Lazebnik (CFA grad, '12) works on her printmaking piece on the third floor of 808 Commonwealth Tuesday January 3, 2012. Lazebnik is getting her masters in painting.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Jihyeon Lee (MET,'12) studies for her Actuary Science Exam in Mugar Library January 5, 2012. Lee says she stayed in Boston to study, rather than visit her home of South Korea during the break.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Libby Ellwood (GRS,'12), right, helps prep twigs with the help of biology Professor Richard Primack for a study in Metcalf Science Center January 10, 2012. A group of students along with biology Primack are testing how winter twigs reacts to a climate change before they are ready for temperatures to change.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Chelsea Towson (CAS,'12) and her boyfriend Peter Szujewski (CAS,'12) look over a copy of The Boston Globe together while taking a break between classes at BU Central during the first day back to classes Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Stephen Knox (COM'12), listens to Jennifer Knust during her course "From Christ to Jesus" in discussion February 23, 2012. The course traces the rise of Christianity.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University
Jennifer Knust leads her class "From Christ to Jesus" in discussion February 23, 2012. The course traces the rise of Christianity.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University
Andre Mittag (GRS,'12) tries to best his friend in a game of Shuffleboard at The Pub Friday January 28, 2012. Mittag confessed to not playing the game too many times before, "I don't know what I'm doing!" he joked, with a smile.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Aaron Fisher-Katz (ENG,'14), left, Sarah Wiegard (SAR,'13), second from left, and Kevin Flynn (CAS,'14), right, look on while Ana Sofia Camacho (ENG,'13), celebrates the hand she was dealt during the 15th Annual Casino Night at the GSU February 3, 2012. All proceeds from the Mad Men themed event went to iChase The Cure.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Taylor Avery (COM,'14), left, and Kirsten Johnson (COM,'14) take their equipment out for a spin during Recording with Audio and Video class at COM February 1, 2012.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Presented by CFA, Execution of Justice runs February 17-24 at BCA Calderwood Pavilion, Wimberly Theatre.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Presented by CFA, Execution of Justice runs February 17-24 at BCA Calderwood Pavilion, Wimberly Theatre.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
SED Dean Coleman meets United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the GSU and escorts him to the GSU Conference Auditorium where Duncan was to speak at a Massachusetts Department of Education meeting February 6, 2012.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Gabriella Salpeter (CAS,'13) left, and Kayla Rosenberg (SAR,'14) chat while selling challah at the Hillel House for Challah for Hunger February 2, 2012. Rosenberg, who helped bake all 65 loaves, said that the proceeds go to various charities.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Members of the Green Team serve up their dinner of Beer Braised Brisket sandwiches with sweet potato fries during the Iron Chef competition at Warren Towers February 9, 2012. The Green Team, who beat the Blue Team for the title, are Madison McEvoy (SED, CAS,'12), from left, Jake Spector (ENG,'13), Kevin Roberts (CAS,'13) and Dave Lopez (CAS,'12).
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
BC Eagles gear litters the ice as BU Terriers look on as the BC Eagles celebrate their overtime victory after the Men's Beanpot Final between BU and BC at the TD Garden on Monday, February 13, 2012.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Max Laroche (CGS '15) spikes the ball during a men's volleyball club practice at FitRec January 24, 2012. The team, which has 16 members, practices three times a week.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
This is what happens over time. They get bigger. It's just fact. Today's photo shoot with Noah took place in my home which is currently in renovation mode. With the clean painted walls and good window light, I thought it would be a nice change. I think it was pretty successful and Noah did a great job despite all the interesting distractions ("What's that?" he'd ask, pointing at paint brushes and paint cans and...saws.)
Yes this is, in fact, from LAST YEAR! But, better late than never, I suppose. Here are some images that were published for BU in the month of October 2011.
Chris Kwan, at left, is a computer science research student in UROP who is developing a software that allows users will mobility impairments to edit photos. Here, Kwan shows his software to Corey Petitt of Boston and has him try out they editing system in Petitt's home.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Portrait of Department of Cognitive and Neural Systems Senior Research Scientist Massimiliano “Max” Versace for Research Magazine. Shot at Neuromorphics Lab AT Cognitive and Neurological Systems
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Portrait of Department of Cognitive and Neural Systems Senior Research Scientist Massimiliano “Max” Versace with his son Gabriel Versace at 7 months
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Max Versace, Ben Chandler (5th year PhD CAS), Byron Galbraith (2nd year PhD CAS) and Sean Lorenz (5th yr PhD CAS).
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Three Decembers is a one-act opera explores the painful and complex relationships between a famous actress and her two grown children, as they unfold the family’s hidden truths: infidelity, separation, homophobia and AIDS, tragedy, and loss. Their dress rehearsal was shot at BU Theater in Studio 210 on October 12, 2011.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Prepared or not, students walk the campus along Commonwealth Ave in the rain Oct 4, 2011.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Jessica Moscowitz (SEC'12) left, and Lyle Loewen (SED'12) take a closer look at their caterpillars during Marcia Edson's Kindergarten Pre-practicum at SED September 26, 2011. The class is learning about the stages of a caterpillar and how to teach little ones about those stages.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Taylor Stein (SMG14) hits the impromptu runway during the Fashion Show Flash mob at the GSU October 14, 2011.
As the leaves begin to change, the trees on begin to blend in with CAS on Cummington Street Oct 2, 2011.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Charlotte Funk (CAS12), from left, Angela Park (CAS13), Poorva Bhade (CAS13) and Chystal Choe (CAS12) take core samples of trees along Bay State Road for their Biology of Global Change course October 18, 2011. The students were measuring the trees ring width to learn how climate has effected their growth. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
November at BU was busy. Not that any months are not busy! But, here's a selection!
Pat Dennis of Concord, left, and Mary Borrelli of Lynn manage to retain their sense of humor even when OT sessions get frustrating. This is for a story about a summer program for Aphasia patients at Aphasia Resource Center at SAR. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Kevin McGuire is a Boston University alumnus who was photographed at Gillette Stadium Sept. 1, 2011, where he did some work as a lawyer. He consults with various venues (sporting arenas, theatres, etc.) across the nation to ensure that they are ADA compliant, accessible for people with disabilities. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Angelino Placanino (CAS,'15) takes aim, center, while Caroline Stack (CAS,'12), left, and Bobby Heghmann (CGS,'15) right, look on during quidditch practice on BU Beach October 21, 2011. The trio are part of The Mandrakes, who are part of the BU Quidditch league. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Nathan Hepler (ENG,'15) watches an episode of Battlestar Galactica during Joelle Renstrom's Evolution of Science Fiction class. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
As the colors begin to change in New England, so do the wardrobes change to accomodate the cooler weather. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Justin Chen (CAS14) practices Parkour in Marsh Plaza October 21, 2011. Originally developed in France, the main purpose of Parkour is to teach participants how to move through their environment by vaulting, rolling, running, climbing and jumping. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Ashley Short (SAR DPT,'12) looks on while Adrios Garcia (CAS,'15) balances a toothbrush on a cap to learn proper squat technique in Marsh Plaza October 26, 2011. Short and her classmates from Physical Therapy Management class had multiple tests and challenges set-up on the plaza to teach those participating about healthy habits for a strong back. October is Physical Therapy Awareness Month. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Artist Yelimane Fall of Senegal works on the beginnings of a mural while the rest of his work is installed for an exhibit in the GSU Gallery, November 9, 2011. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
BU Art Gallery Director Kate McNamara in the gallery with the newest show, Hungry for Death November 10, 2011. Destroy All Monsters (DAM), is a Michigan artist collective/band formed in the 1970s.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Zehra Kaya, who is from Turkey and is a BU CELOP student, admires the work of Yemine Fall, which is on display in the GSU Gallery.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
The Brenner Burger with Max's secret bbq sauce, cheddar cheese and a fried vidalia onion ring at Max Brenner's on Boylston Street November 16, 2011. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Kendall Croutier (COM,'14) makes her mark on a canvas on display to promote ArtLive in the GSU November 18, 2011. Croutier wrote "Confidence Coalition" which references her sorority Kapa Delta's movement to promote confidence among women and girls. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Kim Truong (CAS,'13) helps deliver 48 turkeys to the Brookline Emergency Food Pantry in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brighton November 21, 2011. By the end of the day, the group of volunteers will have collected 1000 additional pounds of turkey and 1000 pounds of sides in preparation for Thanksgiving. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Joan Diaz-Laviada, left, who is a one-semester exchange student in LAW from Madrid, explains the tricky card game "Moose" while Howard Male (SHA, SMG,'12) and Dorothy Adams (SAR,'13) take mental notes November 22, 2011 during Game Night at The Catholic Center on Bay State Road. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Eliza Fichter (CFA,'13), left, and Caroline Rose Markham (CFA,'13) relax outside the CFA November 29, 2011 before rehearsal for "The Shakespeare Project" which both are acting in. The play of Shakespearean vignettes will be performed December 7 through 10 in the Theater Lab at CFA. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Mario Feranio (SAR,'13) waits in the lobby at CFA for his music theory class November 30, 2011. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Hugh got in touch with me for some photos of his family...and their very large Mountain dogs. Hugh knows of me through my brother who is an employee of Hugh's, but also, Hugh won a photo session of mine at the Blossoms At The Beebe a few years ago. He kindly gave it to his sister. A few photos (man, did I ever edit tightly!?) can be seen HERE I arrived at their home and was immediately greeted my their massive and very sweet puppies. The children, Matthew, 4, and Tia, 7, were great kids, and energetic and wonderful photo subjects! I learned quickly that the best way to get a genuine smile out of Matthew was by threatening him, "Whatever you do, Matthew, donnnnnnn't laugh!"
This was followed by his peels of laughter.
Since they live in my town, I asked Tia where she went to school. "Walton" she said. That's where I went! I told her. And she replied "Did you have Miss (So-and-So)?"
This was followed my my peels of laughter.
Jacob, 4, greeted me at the door. I like to chat it up with the little ones to help them feel more comfortable about the fact that a complete stranger is in their home with a bag full of heavy gear which they will momentarily be sticking in their face. I also like to roam the house a bit to get ideas on places to shoot. I did this by asking Jacob if he would be so kind as to give me a tour. He obliged happily, wandering through his home, pointing this way and that, presenting the various spaces and the items within it "This is the livingroon. That's a vase. There's my lunch. Here's the laundry room! And this is the kitchen again." What can I say, I'm really excited about the outcome of this session. We took a solid hour to get the collection (which I had trouble editing down to a manageable amount last night). Jacob, Sadie, 9 weeks, Rachal and Andy were photogenic and had great light in and around their home. The made my job easy!
