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 ...

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.
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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 ...

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 [email protected] 🙏🏽
#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 ...

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. 🖤 ...

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. ✌🏽 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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🍻 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!
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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 ...

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 captured portraits last Fall in collaboration with my friend Kyle. She interviewed various people off the street about what their super power might be and I captured portraits of them after. What do you think this gentleman’s super power is?
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Swipe right to see my ultra minimal lighting setup underneath an E-Z Up tent on a sunny day. This is right up there with a recent shoot I did for @farmacyboston when I photographed smoothies using only a white plastic bag and a black piece of styrofoam. But that’s for another post.
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