I posted some of my photographs of jazz pianist Kelly Powers last year. I'm revisiting the work and found this:
portraits from TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013: the presenters
Continuing yesterday's post: these presenters (the host, speakers, and artists) excelled in their respective tasks. I didn't want to ask them for a portrait prior to being on stage: some were clearly (and understandably) nervous, so being relaxed and open to a portrait would have been difficult or even impossible. The one exception to this was the host Virginia Prescott: being a host for NHPR, I knew she'd be comfortable on stage; and she'd be occupied all day, so she became one of my first subjects.
I'm grateful to everyone who agreed to sit for me during a full and hectic schedule. The entire experience of the TEDx conference—the people, the presentations, the portraits—made for an unforgettable day.
The full set of portraits is also available on my website.
Virginia Prescott, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Victoria Arlen, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Aaron Tolson, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Dick Anagnost, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Dr. Felix Warneken, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Elaine Hamel, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Sy Montgomery, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Heather & Shaunna Murphy, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Kusum Ailawadi, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Pete Worrell, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Meryl Levin, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Randolph Langenbach, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Dan Habib, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
Elizabeth Resnick, 2013.
Photograph by Matthew Lomanno.
portraits from TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013: the team
Here are some of superb teamwho worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the day was seamless. Tomorrow I'll post the presenters.
Roseangela McCann, 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Bob Batcheler, 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Kira Morehouse, 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Kristian Gustafson, 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Jillian Adams, 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Harry Umen, 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Gabbi Hall, 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Eric Ratinoff, 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Elizabeth + Jeremy + kids
Shakespeare's "Macbeth" by theatre kapow
Keith Sarasin
portraits from theatre kapow's 24-Hour Play Festival
Two years ago, I photographed the dress rehearsals, but I wanted something more. I decided to set up a small portrait studio (single softbox on a grey backdrop) in the wings of the stage, and when the cast and director finished their allotted 30-minute final rehearsal on stage, each graciously sat for a brief portrait. I've posted only a portion here; the full set can be seen on my website.
The 2014 24-Hour Play Festival starts tonight and will be performed tomorrow evening.
Aaron Compagna, 2012. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno |
Olivia Dodd, 2012. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno |
Justin Voshell, 2012. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno |
Emily Sarah, 2012. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno |
Karen Oster, 2012. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno |
Kelly Litt, 2012. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno |
Anthony Febo, 2012.Photograph by Matthew Lomanno |
Wedding Mass at Saint Anselm Abbey
Kathryn & Sam, engaged
I've known Kathryn for a few years, after I met her (and Sam) at her sister's wedding. When she and Sam became engaged earlier this year, they called to book me. We made these engagement portrait (and some others) a few months ago. Everyone is excited for their wedding next year, and I'm honored to be making photographs for their families again.
album cover for En Route's debut
Brother and sister folk duo Jon and Alana Babineau of En Route came to the studio a couple months ago to photograph the cover of their debut album. These two have a maturity and sound beyond their years. We had a great session, and, this being also my first album cover, I'm very pleased the results.
Their album release party is tonight at Amoskeag Studio.
Dan Burke
Dan Burke, May 2014. |
I asked to make his portrait, and we found a quiet space in the office of the president (who's also a good friend). We spent more time discussing art, aesthetics, and films than photographing, but we fit in a few portraits.
Chris Gosey, iconographer
Chris Gosey. 2008. |
Korrena
Jane
Lynn
the hoofpick
the hoof pick, made by Chris Doherty |
Since theatre KAPOW has extended their run through tonight, I decided to revisit this photograph I posted last week.
In preparing for our promotional photography session, I knew that the props were a major element of Desdemona. Walker Evan's photographs of tools ("Beauties of the Common Tool", Fortune, July 1955) immediately came to mind. In homage to Evans and this new object, I wanted to create a photograph that would emphasize and celebrate its aesthetics. I waited until we finished our staged scenes and character portraits, then set up the photo and borrowed this tool while the cast finished their rehearsal in my studio.
The hoofpick was handmade by blacksmith Chris Doherty of Semiosis Forge.
theatre kapow's "Desdemona" & "Zoo Story"
Carey Cahoon as Desdemona |
Amy Agostino as Emilia |
Rachael Longo as Bianca |
the hoof pick |
The Zoo Story:
Peter Josephson as Peter |
Wayne Asbury as Jerry |
TEDxAmoskeagMillyard: Mindset
In the coming days, I'll be posting other work from that day—but more on that then.
The videographer silhouetted against the 2013 conference sign. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
The Executive Committee of TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Eric Ratinoff, Executive Team Lead, TEDxAmoskeagMillyard. 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Virginia Prescott, Host of TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Felix Warneken, psychology professor, Harvard University. TEDxAmoskeagMillyard, 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Victoria Arlen, Paralympic Gold medalist. TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Aaron Tolson, Tap Jedi. TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Kusum Ailawadi, marketing professor, Dartmouth College. TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Randolph Langenbach, architect and conservationist. TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Dan Habib, Filmmaker. TEDxAmoskeagMillyard 2013. Photograph by Matthew Lomanno. |
Cristina Staltare, artist
Cristina Staltare, April 2014. |
Her paintings will be on display at Amoskeag Studio for the coming weeks, with the opening held on April 26 in conjunction with a performance by the Brad Myrick Quintet, celebrating the release of their album, Halogen.
Beth Ann O'Hara for New Hampshire Magazine
Beth Ann O'Hara, March 2014. |
I asked whether she had those photographs at hand, but after a search, she couldn't locate them. We promised each other another visit to explore them and discuss this part of state and national history from one who witnessed it in a way few others did.
The above unpublished photograph from our session shows her intricate needlepoint art hanging on the wall. They depict the four seasons.