This is Ken, an uncle of a friend of mine. He is a builder, tinkerer and craftsman. It was a joy having met him and hear about what kind of projects he has worked on in his life. He built his house in a very remote part of Vermont and carved an old wizard face out of a deer antler for me when I visited. He also had a little cove of crystals from around the world he built, which I found fascinating. Ken, I salute you.
#intheshop #antler #workshop #workshoplife #workshopinstagram
Imagine having this kind of bedroom as a kid? A super fun loft style kid’s play palace. If I got into trouble and was sent to my room, “Sure dad, I’ll just play with my G.I. Joe’s on my second floor balcony and do flips off of it onto my bed after. Then go on my comfy chair swing while watching wrestling.” The room also has it’s own bathroom. Excellent work by @krausassociates.
#kidsbedroomdecor #kidsroom #kidsroomdesign #kidsroominspiration #kidsroominspo
Some snaps from an ongoing project for @bluewavesolar. I’ll be capturing video and stills as they go about completing their new dual use project in Grafton. I am very happy to contribute my small piece to the green energy revolution and sharing their exciting work! Swipe to see some pictures of @dpierson11 and I having fun on a cold day as well as some other vantage points of the area! ☀️ 🤟🏽
#solarpanels #greenenergy #solarpower #solarpowered #sunpower
I recently shot two new bike shelters in Cambridge at Harvard for Duo Guard. It’s right along the bike path on Western Ave and easy to find. It’s a beautiful and rad way to keep bikes safe from the weather and rub it in to all the people who drive in with their fossil fuel vehicles. As a kicker, I also biked to this shoot! Fun assignment! Bike life! 🚲 🤟🏽
#bikeshelter #duoguard #harvard #bikepark #bikeboston #cambridge
Throwback to one year ago this week when I photographed the new bedding line for @lingerhome in a house in South Boston. It was the last big shoot I had before the lockdown. We had about half a dozen of us on set and shot over two days. Remember when masks weren’t a thing and life was simpler? This shoot was so much fun and we got some stellar shots of this cute kiddo! Big thanks to the team for all the prep work and making it all come together! Also for hooking me up with a duvet after the shoot, it’s the most comfortable I’ve ever owned!
#outtakes happykids #playtime #childplay #cutekid
A basement done right. I fell in love with these shelves and the lounge vibe this space provides. Captured with two strobes and one reflector to bounce the light back into the dark tones. I layered in darker exposures so the texture can show in the white fabric. Otherwise, it would have been blown out! Can’t tell, right? Swipe to see the other angles. My job is easier when I have such gorgeous locations to shoot. 🙏🏽
#interiordesign #remodeling #shelves #designinspiration #basementremodel
Burning it down in 2019.
#burningman #brc #playa #blackrockcity #burningman2019
While I love styling and capturing wide angle architectural photos, the details of a space are what grab me. I feel they help support and show the full story. My approach to capturing the details is to have the mindset as if I am taking a portrait of them. Lighting choice, angle and composition. Everything is worthy of being photographed, especially when it was something that required a lot of time to get created. Here is a few snaps from a home I shot for @mgdplus.
#railings #porchdecor #deck #cablerailing #deckrailingsystem
A beautiful old mill building in Newton I captured for @krausassociates. There were so many spaces inside there and I found myself getting lost quite a bit! Photographing architectural projects that have such a rich history and character like 1234 Chesnut is why I love my job. Swipe to see other exterior pictures.
#millbuilding #factory #oldarchitecture #bostonarchitecture #brickbuildings
We control matter because we control our mind. Our reality is inside the skull.
#skull #skeleton #brain #brainhealth #checkyourhead
I spent the last week working 12+ hour days getting our Florida home ready for the market. There were some sad moments combing through all of my dad’s belongings and finding relics from our childhood. I could feel this chapter ending and the next one beginning, which I found somewhat therapeutic. A cleansing of the past helps create more space to build rich memories ahead. We cleaned, power washed, painted, landscaped, packed, staged the house and took pictures. It’s the first time I’ve styled and shot photos of a home I’ve had so many fond memories in. It’s bittersweet really. While we hit it fast and hard, I’m happy with the work we put into it and how all of my pictures came out.
#floridaliving #portorange #floridavibes #florida_greatshots #floridahomes
Here are pictures from the most fun shoot I’ve done in years. For @samueladamsbeer I captured a few people from the LGBTQ community in their company for a National Coming Out Day campaign. We had the music blasting, strobes firing, and an upbeat and happy vibe. It was the first portrait campaign shoot of 2020 where the clients, talent and myself were all in the same space together. It made all of us appreciative.
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As our country embarks on a new path today, I am looking forward to people being able to express who they truly are without any fear. I hope to witness more love, understanding, compassion and grace from our collective whole. Swipe to see more snaps from this shoot. Thanks for the SA team for making this all come together!@dwwells 🙏🏽
#lgbtq #comingoutday #lgbtqrights #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqi
Here are stills from my newest video. My hometown of Lakeville is 18% water has endless cranberry bogs. I shot this while my friend Dan was visiting for the holidays. We hit some old stomping grounds and had meaningful conversations while doing so. I created the music that accompanies the short video. Link can be can be found on my youtube page: youtube.com/user/bengebo. What should I photograph and make a video of next with my drone?
#lakeville #drone #dronenature #nature #droneshots
Today would have been my father's 67th birthday. It's only been a few months since his passing and I found more of him inside me than I ever knew. When I think of Dave Gebo, what first comes to mind is his wisdom, values, strong character, love for those around him and his sincere laugh. He cared for my brother and I so deeply and I try to keep him alive through my actions. Be nice to everyone and work hard. That's what he taught me and it's those simple actions that have given me the life and community I have cultivated. Thinkering, gardening and fixing things are the activities I find help still keep him close to me.
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His death has strengthened my desire to truly be the best version of myself I can be. I have chosen to surround myself with others who help me stretch the days, lose track of time, make me laugh and enable me to flourish. Since his passing, I have found myself desiring to create, travel and build upon meaningful relationships more than I ever have. We had some of his remains made into these beautiful stones (swipe to see). Wherever I travel he can now join me in taking in the sights. Thanks, Dave, for all the love and hope you've given me and those around you.
#rip #dad #ripdad #goodman #father
How I rang in 2021. Dan and I built an effigy to officially burn away the year that was. Thanks to Dan for doing most of the work. It took us many attempts to fully engulf the numbers, which was symbolic and fitting seeing how the year did what it wanted to do. Swipe to see how this fun project came together.
I welcome the new growth and have already started to feel the shift.
#2020 #2021 #newyearseve #nye2020 #nye
Drone shots from my last day with family for Christmas. It was my dad’s favorite holiday and it’s painful to not celebrate it with him. While there was a low level hum of sadness throughout the week, giving my undivided attention to those who I am close to heals some of the pain. Swipe all the way to the end for our family photo on the beach. Happy Holidays to you all and let’s welcome the new year with open arms whatever it may bring.
#florida #dronephotography #dronepic #dronejunkie #dronenature
Sights from above with a new camera. Swipe to see late afternoon shots of the Charles River and downtown Boston. A whole new way of storytelling has now been opened up to me. If you look closely you can see me, two friends and our bikes near the middle of the frame. This is going to be a lot of fun. ✌🏽
#dronephotography #droneshots #dronepilot #dronepic #dronesdaily
Our birth was “Action!” and our death, the credits. It’s our story to tell and we pick the characters. This is was my last camping spot of 2020. A wonderful weekend along the ocean in Freeport with a few beautiful souls. We had three campsites that took over a little peninsula in one corner of the campground. It was all ours. We walked far when the tide was out, shared stories and saw shooting stars. We had a surplus of firewood and food that kept our spirits high as we laughed through the night against a raging fire. As we welcomed in the solstice that night, deep down I knew this would be the last weekend of freedom in nature before the cold weather entered and darker days approached. This trip was the last celebration after months of hiking, camping, swimming and biking all over. In times of great joy with others is when the immediate moment should be noticed, cherished and commented on. We could die tomorrow. Don’t let fear freeze you from telling your truth or feeling pain.
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Since Burning Man didn’t happen this year, I had to get some use out of all my burner supplies. Until the warmer days come in the Spring, I am using my time to recover, read, learn, love, grow and be thankful for all that I’ve been given. 🙏🏽
#camping #campsite #maine #campingtrip #freeport
While coping with loss, seeing old photography friends of mine has been restorative and healing. I went to @nesop_boston with @annakwalshphotography and @samquinnstuff roughly ten years ago. When embarking on a new career, sharing experiences and ideas with others whom I’ve learned the trade with has been more helpful and valuable than I could have imagined. When we get together we reminisce for sure, but the true joy is hearing what still stokes the creative fires inside of us. It’s a solid reminder than my decisions have been correct which grants me the courage to push beyond my own boundaries. While all relationships should be cherished, most of which should be the oldest ones because that trust has been tested. Photography is therapy.
#nesop #photoschool #photographersoninstagram #streetphotographers #oldfriends
My father David Gebo has passed away. He was selfless, fearless, giving, thoughtful and so very loving. Having lost both parents has left me feeling sad, lost, confused, weak, but fully loved. I learned kindness and compassion from my mother and acts of service and respect from my father. Both built a healthy foundation in which my brother Ken and I flourished upon. We were treated like adults early, shown support, respect, and above all shown attention.
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My father has battled more health issues than any person I had ever known and he never complained once. He only worried about how his problems affected others. A truly altruistic man that loved his family and friends. He is where I got my strength, resilience and grace from.
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When my mother suffered a severe stroke when I was 15, he dedicated the next six years of his life to her until she eventually passed away. I have never witnessed love displayed in such a true way. It was a testament to his character and love for my mother. It showed that true love requires sacrifice.
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Soon after I moved to Boston to attend photography school he met a beautiful soul in Peggy. I am so fortunate to still have her. Peggy, my brother and the rest of my small family will all continue to grow, appreciate life and just be together.
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The last time we talked was on my birthday on 9/27 and “I love you” were the last words we exchanged. I am fortunate in knowing almost everything I wanted to say, express and do for my dad I have already done. There are no regrets, but the pain is striking. To grieve is to be human and I feel so alive as much as I might want to crawl in a hole for awhile.
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Love is the thumbprint of divinity upon our biology. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance. I want to thank my father for giving me strength, encouragement to be my weird self, showing me anything is possible, never limiting me and for giving me the ability to love wholly. I am going to do my best to let his lessons, values, humor and fearlessness live on through my actions. Thank you, Dave. 🖤
All at once Summer collapsed into Fall. Throwback to a few weeks ago on 8/24 when I went camping in a special secret hideaway in Allegheny National Forest. It was voted the second best campsite in the state! We had beach front campfires and enough space to throw a mini-Burn.
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As Summer winds down September rolls on. I have spent more time outdoors this season than any year I can remember. Not having FOMO, tending to the parts of the garden I can touch and spending time with a closer knit group of people, it has allowed me to do what I feel most comfortable doing. Acting like my 9 year old self and having fun with nature with no worries on my back. I will still be leaning hard into outdoor life well into our first snowfall. 🤙🏽
#startrails #nightskyphotography #alleghenynationalforest #beachatnight #campinglife #camplife #nightsky
Biking Boston to Cleveland. We’re currently on day five riding the Erie Canal Bike Path. It’s stunning and a true joy to ride this well-maintained route. We’re averaging 85 miles a day. Yesterday we did 105.
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Why am I doing this? A practice of radical self reliance. A focus on self care. True freedom. Realizing how little we actually need. Endorphin rushes. Time to think. Breathwork. Commitment. The closest to feeing like a cowboy. Increasing my levels of patience, tolerance for pain and threshold for discomfort. Oh, and getting to eat everything I want without guilt!
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At a campground we stayed at in Greylock we saw people driving from their campsite to the bathrooms and I laughed my ass off. People can become lazy because their culture enables them. I’m not a genetic freak with abnormal physical abilities, just a normal dude. I believe in stressing the organism and resisting comfort. Eustress is healthy stress. It’s better to create and manage your own hell so you can handle when others give it to you.
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Strength comes from the mind. You can do anything you want to if you let yourself. Through intention, hard work, discipline, persistence and patience I have created the exact life for myself with ultimate freedom. No debt, no boss, little ownership, my passion is my career and I thankfully have a healthy enough body to do nearly anything with. I also don’t believe in backup plans and go all in with everything I do. Enough for now, I got hills to climb. ✌🏽
Taken one year ago today, 8/28/2019. Since my annual pilgrimage has been canceled, I have reimagined the journey with long adventures that rival the physical, mental and spiritual growth I gain when attending Burning Man.
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I am currently still on these adventures and feeling such deep flow and gratitude. The bicycle is tuned, route mostly planned and I’m ready. Hills, rail trails, fire, sweat, endorphins, sunshine, deep thought, big meals, farm lands and time to be. May I be alive to see the end of the world. 🤙🏽
#burningman #burningman2020
#burningman #temple #brc #burningmanphotos #playa #dusk
I get to historicize the freshest versions of custom homes built from creative geniuses and the wonderful people that live in them. This stunning house is almost too nice to live in! No, I would inhabit the hell out of this place and I know you probably would too. Big thanks to the super talented team at @mgdplus for the assignment. Swipe to see full house pictures at different angles. 🙏🏽
#architecture #bostonarchitect #bostonhome #homes #housedesign #stairsdesign #window #houseinspo #houseoftheday #homedesign
The view from my shooting location for one of the biggest and most fun projects of my career. Looking forward to sharing the final shots I captured for @gensler_design of @fsbostondalton in Boston. Big thanks to @roleekumar for making it all come together and @christina.cobb for being my lighting and digital tech guru. Just need to finish editing! Our city does look pretty from far above, doesn’t it?
#onedalton #onedaltonboston #onedaltontower #boston #bostonfromabove #cityscapephotography #backbay
Not my idea, but a very delicious one. Fire pizza. Just one of the many scenes this past weekend. See more from my trip here: bengebo.com/tecumseh
#pizza #campfire #campfirecooking #campfire🔥 #campfirefood #pizzamania #pizzaoven #pizzaporn
See the before and after of this pretty New England house I photographed for a new client in Newburyport, Ma. Detailed shingle work and a vibrant red front door. I shot this back on a cold and dreary day in the Winter. Note the jacket our model is wearing! Thanks for the assignment, @renovisohome and @jdotklein !
#newburyport #housedecor #newhouse #reddoor #frontdoor #shingles #newenglandhome #massachusetts #architecturelovers #exteriorarchitecture #residentialdesign #residentialconstruction
The stunning new ISEC building I photographed and shot a video for. We interviewed a bunch of super talented people for this and ended up with a short video. To see and learn more about what went into designing this building, visit youtube.com/bengebo
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The Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex Designed by Payette for Northeastern University
Completed in April 2017.
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I interviewed Kevin Sullivan, FAIA President and CEO, Payette, Robert Schaeffner FAIA Principal, Payette, Paul Pettigrew AIA Founder, Architect + Products in Space Director, Undergraduate and Urban Outreach, MIT, and Kathy Spiegelman Chief of Campus Planning and Development Northeastern University. Thanks to the BSA @bsaspace for having me on board for this fun a project! 🙏🏽
#isec #northeastern #payette #architecture #architectureboston #boston #bostonarchitecture #labspace #interior #architecturefirm
The perfect view while drifting to sleep. I shot this from my campfire a week before 2019 Burning Man. I had a week of hiking, swimming and camping alone before I headed to the desert. It was a nourishing time of post-aya reflections and setting my pre-burn intentions. The stillness before the beautiful chaos.
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This whole area is stunning. Next time you’re thinking about adventuring Yosemite, consider the less traveled, more tranquil and just as beautiful Mono Lake/June Lake area. A was visited from a bear on this night, so be careful. A big thanks to @greeniceandham and @tessrud for providing me with everything I needed to navigate these gorgeous and sacred lands. 🤙🏽
#leevining #monolake #junelake #campinglife #nightsky #starrysky #starry #greatoutdoors #nightscape
A fun shoot on the Charles for the staffing agency @hollister_institute. They wanted to create a new leadership program that embodied their company philosophy. The idea I came up with was to capture earth, fire, water and air for their holistic leadership program.
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I shot 3,000+ photos, worked with 50+ models, in 8+ locations and we had two months of prep time. Organizing six different shoots over four days took a ton of energy and an all hands on deck approach. We shot on the Charles river on kayaks as shown here, in a farm outside the city, on rooftops, in offices, mediation rooms and elaborate kitchens. Swipe right to see an aerial photo. Production manager and art director @gmwll took the lead on helping find locations and models for the shoots. He was also a mode himself! Thanks to The Sherman Group for bringing me in on such a fun and unique project!
#charlesriver #kayakingadventures #kayaklife #kayaker #riverlife #greatoutdoors #adventureanywhere
Three generations. Kenneth, David and Abigail Gebo. After renting an RV and driving down to Florida to visit my father, I couldn’t explain how important it was for me to watch my newborn niece meet my dad. When their eyes first locked it felt like a loop was closed, a torch has been passed and the breath of a new generation was finally visible. In a way, it was a sigh of relief. I am proud of my brother Ken, his wife Whitney, their newborn Abby and my father for all creating life out of love.
#firstmeeting #newborn #newbornphotoshoot #newbornbaby #babyphotography #threegenerations #newgeneration
In addition to shooting interior photos, I also provide props from my personal collection and style the scenes too. Here is a book by @annieleibovitz that helped shift my perspective on professional photography. Even if you have no interest in taking pictures there is a wealth of life wisdom dispensed by one of the greats.
#interiordesign #interiorvignette #interiorstyling #livingroomideas #livingroomstyle #livingroominspiration
Here’s the attic office of @mandarina_studio_ I captured a little while back. It was fun revisiting old work with fresh eyes. Swipe left to see more of Amanda’s bright and sweet space, including some detail shots of her mid-century furniture.
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Interior designers are artists and ones like Amanda inspire me tremendously. They are able to have the vision in an empty space to create something so unique and finely tuned to the individual inhabiting it. I love what she’s done here. My office has a bit more of a Neverland, bohemian jungle kinda vibe.
#officedesign #officedecor #officespace #officedecoration #officeinspiration #designoffice #homeofficedecor #homeofficeideas
Cornhole anyone? Thanks to @gmwll @dpierson11 @wzlane for stepping in as my models for this fun shoot for @samueladamsbeer. You may notice a bunch of my photo and video work floating around Instagram and other social media outlets this Summer.
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We shot this awhile back and Sam Adams offered endless beer to our subjects. It didn’t take much more to convince them to enjoy summertime fun while letting me capture it. The subjects were friends and family who all stepped up and brought their A game. Thanks to all the people who helped make this come together and a big thanks to @dwwells for bringing me on to shoot this super fun and memorable day. Be safe out there and cheers!
#cornhole #samadams #summertimevibes #summerdrinks #beerbeerbeer #summertime #summer2020 #cheers🍻
Nature doesn’t hurry, yet everything gets accomplished. I spend time with plants to allow my soul to match the harmony of where we come from. Do the unexpected.
#nature #tentcamping #vermont #camping #sibleytent #followplantsnotgurus #fungi
Magic is real! Fireflies and star trails were one of the themes last weekend. I find when I am closest to acting as free as my childhood self, small memories bubble up and cast a translucent patina over my reality. I become who I was and who I want to be at the same time. Swipe left to see pictures of our dog companion, a dragonfly shedding its skin, and the sunset from the view of where we camped the first night.
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Photographing fireflies has been a goal of mine for years. I took a road trip seven years ago and failed to stop to take a picture of these friendly creatures in a field in Missouri. I felt regret ever since, but now that goal has been accomplished.
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How did I shoot this? I left the camera on a camping chair with the shutter open for seven minutes to capture the flight patterns of these little luminescent creatures. I had no idea how it would turn out. Nature is magic.
#fireflies #firefly #startrails #stars #naturelovers #insectsofinstagram #nightsky #starrynight #magicisreal #magical
Shot for the great, local @samueladamsbeer for their campaign called “Summer At Home”. The goal was to capture our favorite Summer activities while keeping it homebound with close friends and family.
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I brought my brother and his family together with a few close friends, safely, for a day of summertime joy, laughs, merriment and leisure. It wasn’t hard convincing them to join the fun when Sam Adams provided endless beer and allowed me creative freedom. We capped off the day with a dope lobster dinner and stories around the fire. Big thanks to @dwwells for the assignment and to @kylestyled @gmwll @gebotown @wzlane @dpierson11 for stepping in as models for this shoot! More pictures and the video I shot, edited and wrote music for can be found at: bengebo.com/sa
#samadams #bringsummerhome #summer #summertime #summerdrinks #summertimes #happysummer #beerbeerbeer
Here is a house I shot for local interior designer @danitbenari last Winter before the lockdown. Swipe left to see how the kitchen connects to the sunlit dining room. You can’t tell too much, but this was a very snowy day. 🔸
I’ve been working with Danit since I was barely out of photography school. She was the third interior designer who hired me and I couldn’t be happier still calling her a client. She blends contemporary and classic design into her work and it’s a delight to photograph. Thanks for the fun assignment, Danit!
#kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration #kitchenremodel #diningroom #diningroominspo #kitchennook #kitchensofinstagram #diningroomdesign
I did a three day shoot for @lingerhome a few months ago and thought it would be fun to step in as a model! This was during the last series of photos on the final day of shooting. At this point is when the crews I work with can start getting goofy and experimental. I was feeling happy to be both behind and in front of the camera, which is a rare occurrence for people who know me. It’s good to get a new, updated picture of yourself, especially when you get the lighting to look great. Thanks to LH for making all the pieces come together and to @jasonostevens for offering his help for the location and for this snap!
#selfportrait #photographerportrait #photographersofinstagram #photographerlife #lifestylephotographer #onthebed #lifestyle #makeportraits
I don’t just photograph people! When I was capturing team portraits for @renovisohome a little while back, one of their office dogs was curious to see what was happening. When he just walked up and planted himself in the chair in between portraits, it was only obvious that I needed to shoot his portrait too! It’s not often I can get children or pets to look directly in the camera. Photography is as much about the decisive moment as it is about planning, lighting and composition.
#dogs #instadog #dogsoninstagram #dogportrait #dogportraits #doggygram #dogloversofinstagram #dog #dogs_of_instagram
A karaoke bar with sharks! Swipe left to see the ancient beasts close up. The halls were elaborate, dainty and funky, like a mansion created by Cruella De Vil and Salvador Dali. Whenever I see a building or home, I can’t turn off the part of my brain that sees symmetry, shape and light. There are so many fun designs when walking downtown of Guangzhou. Thanks to @mikemai2awesome for bringing me down for a few weeks to explore that dope city. For the record, I sang “Regulate” by Warren G and Nate Dogg.
#karaokebar #interiorstyling #stylishinterior #chairdesign #fishtanksofinstagram #fishtank #shark
I recently had my photography featured in House Beautiful magazine. It was for a two day photo shoot on Martha’s Vineyard for Georgantas Design + Development.
This was the most fun part of the house to photograph. Here is the spiral staircase curling around New York artist Alyson Shotz’s “Helix” sculpture. In the third photo from this series, you’ll notice a fun detail for the children. It’s a matchbox car race track that wraps along the outside of the stairway. The second photo on the bottom left you can see the finish line on the bottom of the stairs. 🔸
This was a very fun and detail oriented project. More photos and a link to the article written by the talented @jblaisekramer can be found here: bengebo.com/news
#marthasvineyard #staircase #stairsdesign #spiralstaircase #matchboxcars #stairwell #interiordesigninspiration
“We've forgotten that a rich life consists fundamentally of serving others, trying to leave the world a little better than you found it. We need the courage to question the powers that be, the courage to be impatient with evil and patient with people, the courage to fight for social justice. In many instances we will be stepping out on nothing, and just hoping to land on something. But that's the struggle. To live is to wrestle with despair, yet never allow despair to have the last word.” - Cornel West
#blackouttuesday #blackoutday2020
Here is a gorgeous new modern building I photographed for @calare_properties. It was a perfectly sunny and warm day to take exterior photos. Generally, it’s best to capture building right at dusk once the sun sets. That’s not always the case though. Sometimes showing how a building functions when the sun soaks it is when you can see it in its full glory. While I shot hundreds of pictures of this building inside and out, here at just a few snaps from the shoot.
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MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications.
#architecturephoto #architecturelover #archdaily #architecture_minimal #macom #lowell #archdesign #architecture_best #archi_features
Shooting rooftop portraits with the @hollister_institute above their downtown office. Hollister is a staffing agency that I’ve worked with a bit over the years. They wanted to create a new leadership program that embodied their company philosophy. The idea I came up with was to capture earth, fire, water and air for their holistic leadership program. In addition, we created team portraits. Kip, the owner is here shown in the middle.
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I shot 3,000+ photos, 50+ models, in 8+ locations and we had two months of prep time. Organizing six different shoots took a ton of energy and an all hands on deck approach. We shot on the Charles river on kayaks, in a farm outside the city, on rooftops, in offices, mediation rooms and kitchens. Swipe right to see some of the meditation room shots. If only every office had a zen space such as this, it would surely increase productivity. Production manager and art director @gmwll took the lead on helping find locations and models for the shoots. Thanks to The Sherman Group for bringing me in on such a fun and unique project!
#rooftopviews #rooftop #teamspirit
#groupphoto #meditationroom #teamwork #photoshootideas
Time for some Massachusetts history. This is an abandoned roller coaster at Lincoln Park. I went here kid until it closed in the late 80’s. It was eventually torn down in 2012. The most popular ride was the "Monster Ride," where diabolical creatures were plotting your demise from beyond the railways. It featured two paper maché monsters overlooking your entry from the second floor balcony. It has appeared in several newspaper articles. Lincoln Park used to be known as "Midway Park" or "Westport Park" until a new name was chosen in a lottery.
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In 1987 it had a series of accidents which led to its closing. Four months later on September 29, the braking system on the roller coaster failed, causing one of the cars to jackknife. Although no one was injured, this was the final ride of the coaster. The jack-knifed car remained stuck on the roller coaster track well into the 1990s, until vandals tore it off.
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The 42-acre site is currently being considered for a 252-unit housing project. It’s funny how quickly the earth overtakes human-made structures like this one. Captured with an old Nikon D200 at a five minute shutter speed. Rest in pieces, you ol’ hunk of junk.
#abandonedplaces #abandonedafterdark #rollercoasterride #abandonedworld #decay_explorers #urbanexplorers #abandonedthemepark #dartmouthma
Throwback to August when I discovered my new quiet place in Yosemite and the Eastern Sierra mountains. I captured this photo on my way to June Lake. Then after that, Burning Man. I was feeling tranquil as I was blasting @kinggizzard in my rented Dodge Charger. After this portion of the trip was completed, I went from nothing but nature, myself and my thoughts to the dust, everyone, and the collective effervescence. It might have been the most epic journey I’ve ever had in my home country. I only have four more states to visit before I’ve explored all 50 in the U.S. Any idea which ones are left on my list? To read more about this fun, wild and weird adventure, visit bengebo.com/news. Cheers!
#yosemitevalley #mountainscape #treesofinstagram #ontheroadagain #californiaroadtrip
At this point in the year I would have had all my Burning Man prep squared away. Tickets for the airplane, burner express bus and shipping container. My bicycle would be decked out and the tea camp layout would be set. Since the Burn isn’t happening this year, doing something just as memorable and soul healing is my goal. Whether it happens in New England, the desert or on the moon, Labor Day week will be magical. Thoughts on what I should do instead?
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After a day of delivering the mail, meeting brilliant people, holding enlightening conversations, I was given a pass to ride on an airplane anytime I want. I ended up catching the last plane ride of the Burn the following morning. On that flight I met a friendly passenger and new friend @cristina.ariso. Through our connection of zero G’s and some hours relating on philosophy and meaningful books post flight, we remain friends to this day. I’ve used experiences from Burning Man as experiences to apply to my real life to enhance it on all levels.
#burningman #skyphotography #fromairplane #burningman2019 #burningmanphotos
All seeds grow in darkness. Think about how you’ll feel once we can hug again, have outdoor dinners with friends and new friends, and not be in fear of endangering others. I am thinking of these times as a cloak of darkness that we’ll eventually shed once our compassion and and ingenuity has worn it away. A seed of new growth. For now, I am tending to the parts of the garden I can touch. Who do we want to be when we rise from this? I don’t know yet, but you and I will be more appreciative and have new growth to show.
#dinnerwithfriends #sunsetdinner #dinnerplate #outdoordinner #sunsetphoto
Looking up when I first visited Louisville many years ago. There was a crazy storm that took out the power of the entire city and sent a tree through the bedroom I was staying in. Those photos and the story of that close call will be for another time, however.
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I had a late night with the sirens going nonstop, so I decided to capture the sky with no light pollution. Everything was dark and eerie. It was strange being in a city having the ability to see stars. Kind of reminds me of what we’re dealing with now, right? This is a time for reflection, but also action. What artifacts will we be able to share with future generations when this time has passed?
#startrails #nightsky #stars #starrysky #nightphotography
Throwback to when I traveled 8,000+ miles in a rental car with two friends for a cross country road trip. My goal was to captured two portraits a day for as long as we were on the road. I stopped this gentleman when we were headed to Mt. Dixie National Forest. It’s funny, out of the 70+ people I photographed only one person denied me. Once people saw my camera and realized I was honest and legit, they opened up and told me their whole story. Approach a stranger in earnest and you’ll be surprised what they’ll reveal. Damn. I can’t wait for another road trip for no reason.
#roadtrip #oldcar #racecars #ontheroad #travelon
Blue hour in the suburbs. I photographed this project for @preconconstruction back when we could go outside. Remember what that was like?
#bluehour #architecture #exteriordesign #exteriorinspo #housebeautiful
One of the final shots for a project I photographed for Boston staffing agency @hollister_institute over the course of a week. The idea I came up with was to capture earth, fire, water and air for a new holistic leadership program created by Hollister. 3,000+ photos, 50+ models, 8+ locations and 2 months of prep time. Organizing six separate shoots took a lot of energy and an all hands on deck approach. We shot on the charles river on kayaks, in a farm outside the city, on rooftops, in offices, mediation rooms and kitchens. Production manager and art director @gmwll took the lead on helping find locations and models for the shoots. Big thanks to @trimark_usa and @idbldg for letting us shoot in their baller kitchens. Model @manueljrtarango shown here making a pizza pie 🍕 for us and leading the charge. Fun times collaborating with the design agency Sherman Group. Swipe to see a detail shot of the dough. Alright, I know what I’m making for dinner tonight!
#idbldg #eaterboston #pizzamania #pizzapie #pizzalife
Site plans. With all of the beautiful homes I am lucky enough to photograph, I suppose it all starts inside one of these. Having taken a tech drawing class many years ago, I am sure I only catch a glimpse of the actual work involved. I usually only get to see the end product and know my clients put in a lot of time and sweat into making their projects a reality. So it’s my job to be there for them and let their work shine in the best light possible.
#architecturesketch #architectureanddesign #floorplans #archdesign #designweek
Plants, light and books. That’s about all I really need. Atop the ladder you’ll find a lovely nook to read a book! Swipe left to see where the ladder leads. It’s a special spot where you can hide away and be with your thoughts. A very live-able, quaint home I photographed for the architects @hiselflynn.
#readingnook #ladder #residentialdesign #interiorinspiration #homeremodeling
I made a new video!
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During the 2020 quarantine, my friend Drew and I went out for a socially distanced bike ride. We stopped at a park where he taught me how to juggle. I am still awful, but he is unbelievable. I made this short and fun video of him as a thank you. All video, editing and music created by yours truly!
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The trickiest part was trying to sync up the music to the video. I ended up matching the beat to Drew’s hand movements and then cut the video to match the audio transitions. This was my first time ever making something like this and I couldn’t be more inspired to create more. Send me a message and let me know what you think I should film next! Maybe you?
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If you’d like to hear more songs like this, check out my side music project Fractaloba. fractaloba.bandcamp.com
✌🏽 #juggle #juggling #learntojuggle #quarantine #sunnyday🌞
A beautifully designed house and a delightful, quiet backyard I photographed for architects @hiselflynn. I used four strobes with umbrellas and a light form panel to blast “daylight” inside the rooms.
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We had a fifteen minute time window to match the natural light and the strobe power. I spent the first hour getting the six vantage points ready so I could just jump into each spot to shoot when the time was right.
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I generally prefer to take pictures at the crack of dawn. That way we have the rest of the day to shoot once the time sensitive shots are done. Dusk shots can be glorious, but once that light is gone, it’s gone.
#backyarddesign #exteriordesign #backyardgardening #exteriordesign #arlingtonma
Details in a modern and hip home I shot for architects @hiselflynn. This house was in disrepair and they brought it back to life from top to bottom. This is an impromptu vignette I captured in the living room.
#livingroomdesign #shelves #walldesign #architecturedetail #somervillearchitecture
Here is another photo I captured inside the offices of @enviroatwork. It was fun collaborating with their ultra friendly and creative team. Their work space is all kinds of feng shui with cooler tones.
#officespace #officedesign #officeinteriors #officeinspiration #officeinterior
For fun, here’s another abstract office scene. This one I shot for @enviroatwork at their home base in Boston. It was a day of capturing the life of the employees in meetings, at their desks and and their “environments at work”.
#officedesign #abstractlovers #officeinteriors #minimalistart #officebuilding