If you are from Boston, I probably don't need to tell you who Bill Brett is. With a 40 year career as a photographer at the Boston Globe, Brett has become a legend in this tight-knit city. His photographic chronicle of Boston and it's most influential citizens is like no other. Bill Brett has literally seen it all. Last night I attended a party in honor of his new book, Boston A Year in the Life.
Developer Joseph Fallon hosted the party at Fan Pier on the South Boston Waterfront.
A line of admirers and friends waited as Brett signed every last book. The line extended outside the tent for over three hours.
Carol Beggy (center) is a former colleague of Brett's at the Globe. Beggy wrote the text to the book.
Brett's daughter and accomplished photographer Kerry Brett.
It was a beautiful evening on the waterfront.
Bob Lobel and Mary Richardson.
While the Drop Kick Murphy's played inside the tent, a fireboat graced the Waterfront in honor of Brett.
It was quite nice!
Sally and Terry Kelly of Norwell.
I didn't come to the party to work but people kept posing for me! Perhaps they thought I was filling in for party lines.
The photo to the right is of Brett at the Boston Marathon finish line, camera in hand!
Boston A Year in the Life took place between the 2007 and 2008 Boston Marathons. One picture, every day in between.
Brett delivered a touching speech about his love for Boston.
There were signed prints of Brett's photographs being auctioned off the end of the night to benefit Camp Harbor View.
Unfortunately, I was outbid for this photo, taken on July 4th, 2007 of a Sailor saluting the flag. I STILL WANT ONE!
Luckily I was able to win the bid for my second favorite print, the sunset over Boylston St, taken on November 2nd, 2007.
Many thanks to Mark Garfinkel for taking this photo of Bill & I.
Ever since I first picked up a camera I have always marveled over the work of a Globe photographer named "Bill Brett". Before I even knew his story I made up my mind that this guy had the coolest job in the world. Thanks for being such an inspiration Bill!
Click on the video below to watch a NECN cover story on Boston A Year in the Life.
A couple months ago Boston Magazine had a photoshoot of the Red Sox kids at Fenway Park with photographer Angela Coppola. These behind-the-scenes photos were not allowed online until the spread ran in their August Best of Boston issue.
I love this shot of Mikey - he looks like a model for J.Crew toddler.
Mikey spent his pre-shoot down time running around the ballpark as usual.
Me & Mikey.
Enza & Mikey.
The wardrobe for these 12 kids was out of this world - racks and racks of brand new designer clothing!
With the tremendous support of Neiman Marcus Natick, Hits for Kids held an amazing event on Thursday called Fall Into Fashion.
Jacque Francona, Enza Sambataro and Tomoyo Matsuzaka.
Neiman Marcus actually closed down its new store in the Natick Collection so that Hits for Kids could have free reign!
Isn't it a beautiful looking store?
You came all this way, might as well try a few things on!
Carolyn Youkilis (right) and her friend.
Neiman's upper level.
Nils Hegstad and Jill Bernardo.
Mel, Hil, Linds, Enz & Me.
As usual, some awesome auction items!
The keys in her hands went to the glass prize boxes. $50 for one, $100 for three. Turn the lock, open a door and win!
Prizes included a Cartier watch, David Yurman bracelet, Ike Behar made-to-measure men's shirts, Gucci Sunglasses & more!
Lori Markell, Terri Deangelis, Ada Kussell and Katie OConnel.
Cindy offered to take a photo of Katharine and I but when she went to do it, she had NO idea what to do... (you had to be there).
Dina Spylios, Kara Apostolica and Sally Diloreto.
Emcee Kelly Malone from Mix 98-5.
Fashion show models provided by Maggie Inc.
They all looked awesome!
Love this one!
The girl on the right's brother is a patient at Mass General and is currently undergoing proton beam cancer treatment. Christopher's Haven, one of the charities that benefits from Hits for Kids, hooked the little guy up with Kevin & Enza last week for a day at the ball park. Tom Werner lent the boy his front row seats so that he could watch his favorite player, Kevin, hit a home run! When Kevin was walking back to the dugout he gave the little boy a high five and told him that the home run was for him.
This lucky lady won a mink coat AND the "Blue Topaz Rock Candy 18K gold Earrings by Ippolita".
Damn, I want her to pick my lottery numbers!
My friend & former bride Cara is a good friend of Enza's. Since Cara is currently in Kansas City, her sisters and mother came to show their support for Hits for Kids. This is Cara's sister. I told her to go strut her stuff and she did! Haha! I LOVE Cara's family!
Hits for Kids VP Renee Aisenberg and events coordinator Melanie Busa.
I think we were the last people left in the store, so we decided to play ball against the green monster...
Thanks for the photo Ingrid!
Ingrid Cordeiro and Enza Sambataro.
Check out Ingrid's magazine, Lovely Magazine. Isn't it awesome!
What would a Hits for Kids event be without cookie favors donated by Sue George at the delicious Harvard Sweet Boutique.
Click on the green button below for more photos from Fall Into Fashion! - Coverage by the Boston Globe
Sad news from Ovations for the Cure this week as we learn that it's founder, Patty Franchi Flaherty has passed away. Patty was an amazing person who made a tremendous impact throughout her life. Stricken with the same disease that took her mother's life, Patty rose to the occasion and founded Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer, a non-profit organization that raises money for the funding of ovarian cancer research, treatment, patient care, and ultimately a cure. I admire those who stand up and decide to get things done. Patty was one of those people! To read more about Patty's fascinating life, visit her Ovations memorial page.
My favorite picture of her, taken at the Carmen Marc Valvo fashion show last May.
&I didn't grow up with any pets in our house - not even a fish. Actually, most of my family friends are pet-less as well. Since I'm just not around them much, I'm not what you would call a "pet person". However, today I had a great time photographing a friend of a friend's dog, Paka! We rolled around on the floor together, ran up and down the stairs and even ate some cheese!
Paka is a Rhodesian Ridgeback.
She has a beautiful stripe of hair on her back which runs in the opposite direction of the rest of her hair. So unique!
Still a puppy, but getting so big!
Carissa and Paka sharing a moment.
On her blanket.
Carissa told me that when Darren got home, Paka would run to greet him. Well, sorta. Instead she bolted for the front yard!
I love this picture of her on the stairs!
Family photo!
Who could say no to those eyes!
Favorite!
Paka got tired from being in the spotlight.
Thanks again for choosing me to take Paka's puppy portraits! If anyone else is interested in pet portraits, let me know!
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