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Boston Globe Magazine April 26, 2026 Missing on Mass and Cass Their families filed the reports, printed the fliers, walked the blocks. The police tell them what they already know: the missing are here, somewhere, and cannot be made to come home. A figure crosses between stopped cars at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. Photographs [ ]
Redfin asked what I love about Boston. My answer came from photographing an experimental neural implant and anaerobic digesters on New England dairy farms.
French Fans in Boston, the Night Before NorwayAs a Boston photographer, I get to watch the city change costume. This week it turned French. The World Cup came to Boston in 2026, and the day before France played Norway, I spent the day with their supporters for Le Monde.They came ready. Blue jerseys, tricolore scarves, [ ]
Mileager Terms and Accuracy NoticeEffective date: June 20, 2026These terms are intended to explain important limits of Mileager s mileage records and reports. They are not a substitute for legal advice.Recordkeeping ToolMileager helps you record, review, classify, and export mileage information. It is a recordkeeping tool, not tax, legal, accounting, financial, or reimbursement advice.You are…
Mileager SupportMileager is an automatic mileage log for freelancers and self-employed people who drive for work. If something is not working or you have a question, email David at David@DavidDegner.com and include your device model and iOS version.ContactEmail: David@DavidDegner.comI read every message. The fastest way to report a tracking problem is the in-app Report Issue [ ]
Mileager Privacy PolicyEffective date: June 20, 2026Mileager is designed as a local-first mileage log. The app does not use third-party analytics, third-party advertising SDKs, or an app-hosted server.Data Processed by the AppMileager processes information you enter or generate while using the app:How the Data Is UsedThe app uses this data to detect trips, help you [ ]
Photographing Jeremy Grantham for Barron sOn December 18th, 2025, I photographed Jeremy Grantham at GMO s offices on 53 State Street in Boston for Barron s. The assignment accompanied a substantial feature that included an interview and an excerpt from Grantham s new book, The Making of a Permabear: The Perils of Long-term Investing in a Short-term World, co-written with [ ]
I m Using AI in Photography, Just Not Where You ThinkPeople keep asking how I m using AI in my photography. They usually mean visuals. They expect a story about image generation, retouching shortcuts, or some new style trick.That s not what I m doing.I m using AI in a quieter place: the administrative layer. The part of the job [ ]
Snow in Somerville
Annual Report Photography for Trinity ChurchStanding at the historic intersection of Wall Street and Broadway, Trinity Church is more than just a New York City landmark it is a pillar of history, architecture, and tireless community service. With a legacy spanning centuries, the church remains a vibrant center for the arts and social outreach in the [ ]
Mini-Brains in a DishThe New York Times story follows the remarkable rise of brain organoids tiny, lab-grown clusters of human neurons that scientists are cultivating to better understand how the brain develops. In labs at Harvard and Stanford, these organoids have been kept alive for seven years, maturing from fetal-like cells into networks that [ ]
Executive Portraits and Candids from Annual OnsiteThis remote-first tech company brings everyone together in person just once a year. It s a great way to work, but it makes it harder to show how the team actually collaborates and who s behind the screens.For their Boston gathering, we planned a full day of photography. I floated between meetings, [ ]
Pee BottlesOne of the practical skills I ve developed as a photographer is learning to notice things not the dramatic moments, but the slow, incremental changes that accumulate in a place over time. When you pass through the same streets year after year, certain patterns start to stand out.This collection of roadside pee bottles is [ ]
Deactivated: The Peril of a Gig Worker s LifePhotos for the New York Times Gig workers for app-based services like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash face significant financial instability when they are suddenly deactivated, often for unclear or disputed reasons. The article highlights the story of Steve McDougall, a delivery driver in Massachusetts, who relied on Uber [ ]
Portraits ofRay KurzweilA selection of portraits of Ray Kurzweil for a story in Die Zeit magazine.
Omega Boston Perrier-JouetOmega Watches Boston boutique collaborated with Perrier-Jouet on a wine tasting event. I captured the intimate gathering and provided the photos for their use on social media and quick turnaround advertising.I often cover events such as these to create a library of candid images for companies and organizations.
Branding Photos: BCLW ConsultingBetter Contracts Less Waste Consulting needed photos for their new website. However, their specialty in waste management isn t known for its aesthetic appeal.After some brainstorming, we managed to organize a one-day shoot that showcased the reality of waste management in Massachusetts while maintaining a clean and inviting look. It went off well [ ]
An Employee s Story in the Gas Utility IndustryDeyanira, also known as Jenny, shares her experiences as the regional health and safety manager for Elecnor Hawkeye s gas operations division. She discusses the challenges of being a young woman in a male-dominated construction industry, the importance of gaining respect, and how she learned to navigate her position [ ]
AVIF Local Support A WordPress Plugin for AVIF Image ConversionWordPress Plugin Directory / GitHub RepositoryI built this plugin because my photography portfolio site needed high-quality images that also loaded quickly. AVIF offers better compression than JPEG with comparable (or better) quality, and better color handling than WebP. The trade-off is that older browsers don t support [ ]
Nia Therapeutics Neural ImplantNia Therapeutics is developing a brain computer interface to increase human performance and wellbeing. They are trying to create the world s first brain stimulation therapy to treat memory loss.When Michael Kahana the CEO contacted me they needed photos of their neural implant for their website update. We discussed how the photos need [ ]
Portrait of Pria AnandAuthor s portraits used in her latest book and for reviews! Pria Anand is a neurologist, author, and assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine. Her debut collection of essays, The Mind Electric: Stories of the strangeness and wonder of our brains, is scheduled for release in June 2025. In her work, [ ]
Katanji Brown Jackson Interview on CBS Evening NewsPhotographed for CBS Evening News I worked with the CBS Evening News crew to photograph Katanji Brown Jackson at Harvard University. Because it was more of a film set than photography movement and lighting was severely limited, but we made it work.A significant portion of the interview took [ ]
Portrait of Philippe Crettien for Living Buddhismpublished in World TribuneWhy making this portrait with Philippe Crettien it was amazing how open he has been to the world and obvious how he is still has a fire of curiosity. But this was for a story with darkness and light. It s behind a paywall on World Tribune, [ ]
Warehouse Photography for DSVDSV has been investing in advanced warehouses with specialty services for luxury brands. They hired me to make a library of images of these specialty services at one of their flagship warehouses in New Jersey. They found me from my extensive experience in industrial photography around New England and New York.With a [ ]
An Abandoned Mall?The Berkshire Mall in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, once a bustling center of commerce and social life, now stands as a decaying symbol of a nationwide issue plaguing small towns. In its prime, the mall was the town s largest taxpayer, generating $2.3 million in annual revenue that supported essential services like the police department, schools, [ ]
Anti-ICE Protests in New York CityOn June 10th, a few hundred protesters gathered in Foley Square to protest ICE detentions in New York City. The protests began with speeches in the square, but as the sun began to set, a large group of protesters started marching up Church Street. The march stretched for many blocks [ ]
Cat Scribe AppTranscribe your chicken-scratchApp Store GitHub.I built this because Drafts failed to read the handwriting in my notebook and Google s Gemini was almost magical at deciphering my scribbles. So I spent a few days vibe coding this with the Cursor app. It s free on the App Store and open source on GitHub.There are no fancy features. Just: scan [ ]
Video ProductionFor over a decade, I have integrated video into journalistic stories and commercial projects.My kit revolves around high-quality Zeiss lenses and Sennheiser/Cos-11d mics with Sony cameras. It allows me to work quickly and be less intrusive so I can get more natural shots while still shooting 4:2:2 4K s-log3 (or whatever the client needs).The [ ]
Portrait of Larry SummersA set of portraits for a story about Lawrence H. Summers in the New York Times. The photos from this portrait shoot have been used a few times now including here, here, and here. Larry Summers has split his pandemic time between houses in Massachusetts and Arizona. He also seems to live [ ]
Portraits of Khaled Mashaal during an interview with the WSJ on May 06, 2011 in Cairo, Egypt. Khaled Mashaal is set to be the new leader of Hamas, replacing Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran.
Omer Bartov: A Voice in Genocide StudiesOmer Bartov, an Israeli-American historian, is a leading scholar in the field of Holocaust and genocide studies. He currently serves as the Dean s Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, a position he has held since 2000.Born in Israel in 1954, Bartov was educated at Tel Aviv [ ]
Wireless Tether for Sony Alpha CamerasIn my experience, the most effective way to wirelessly transmit from a Sony camera to a MacBook is via Wi-Fi with an FTP server. If you create an ad-hoc network on the MacBook, there s no need for additional equipment.Create the ad-hoc networkSet up the FTP server on the MacWith the [ ]
Sundhn kur, Iceland s New VolcanoThe helicopter banks gently around the S lingarfell mountain, and the landscape beneath us transforms into a spectacle of raw, elemental power. Before us sprawls the Svartsengi volcano system with Sundhn kur, not a towering peak but a fissure in the earth, a jagged wound from which molten lava spews forth.The lava flow creeps dangerously close to the Blue [ ]
2024 EclipseMany people made a pilgrimage to witness the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The experience exceeded my expectations. When daylight turned to darkness, some were moved to tears, others felt unwell, and many stared in awe.
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Portraits of Ibram X. KendiFor NRC: https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2023/11/10/historicus-ibram-x-kendi-door-ons-weg-te-zetten-als-radicaal-wordt-antiracisme-gesmoordPhotos are available to be licensed from Visura.co
Opioid Crisis in the Library
Unveiling the Controversy Around Artificial SweetenersPublished in the Financial TimesArtificial sweeteners have always carried a controversial reputation, and recent research is reigniting the debate. Professor Dana Small, a psychiatry expert from Yale University, made a surprising discovery when investigating artificially sweetened drinks impact on the brain and gut.Her study revealed that…
Las Vegas Chapels Are Open, and ReadyLas Vegas has always been a convenient place to get married. Their Marriage License Bureau was open 24/7 until a few years ago and it was common for people to drive from surrounding states after dinner and be married by sun-rise. In a way, Vegas is set up for something [ ]
A story for Smithsonian Magazine about dairy farmers in New England using manure, food waste, and anaerobic digesters to create methane.
Invasive Jumping WormFarmers and gardeners can testify to how the Asian jumping worm, also known as the crazy worm or Alabama jumper, has the ability to change soil properties, and it is not only invasive but also poses a significant threat to the ecosystem. Their recent spread through New England was first thought impossible but [ ]
WGA Writer s Strike
Republican Primary in New HampshireGovernor Ron DeSantis and several Republican presidential candidates have commenced their campaign trail in New Hampshire. These meticulously orchestrated events have drawn the attention of long-standing residents who have been attending such gatherings for decades.The events follow a predictable yet effective formula. Firstly, a local politician takes the stage,…
Will Hurd s New Hampshire Campaign Fun update: I also photographed and filmed Will Hurd as he watched the first Republican Presidential Primary Debate, for Politico: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/08/24/will-hurd-republican-debate-00112727Originally published in the New York Times: On the Road With Will Hurd, the Bipartisan Candidate in Search of a BaseFormer Representative Will Hurd…
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MIT Innovation for The Good LifeI love doing assignments at MIT because there are always interesting stories that come out of their labs and the personalities that they attract. This latest project was a two-day shoot for The Good Life, a culture magazine in France.Working with the writer, Sophie Caulier, was a lot of fun. [ ]
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