Small Concrete Boxes published by BuzzFeed


I'm very excited to announce that BuzzFeed has published Small Concrete Boxes, my work on the deplorable conditions in China's zoos. While images from the series have been published over the years, this is the most complete version of the essay to be published. I couldn't have asked for a better place to publish it, frankly.

Initially I had reservations about publishing work at BuzzFeed, having really only known the entertainment side of the publication. But the website's audience is in the millions, and my goal is always to reach a wide audience with my pictures. After the pictures were published last week, I received emails from around the world expressing dismay at the conditions of the animals in the zoos and wondering what people could do to help. Unfortunately, I don't think there's a good answer to that question, but I'm glad that my pictures inspired others to take notice.

Thanks again to Gabriel at BuzzFeed for publishing the work.

In Montana: November 7 – 18


Horses stand in a field outside Belgrade, Montana, USA.
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I’ll be in Montana from November 7th to the 18th to spend time with family and friends and take a few pictures. Editors, on the off chance that you’ve got some needs from the area, I’ll be in the north central part of the state and possibly around Missoula.

China’s Zoos featured on Feature Shoot


A father and child pour milk into the mouth of a Tibetan Bear in Chongqing, China.

A father and child pour milk into the mouth of a Tibetan Bear in Chongqing, China.

I’m happy to announce that Feature Shoot has included a couple of my pictures in their open call and online exhibition on the subject of zoos. The image at left, from my most recent trip to China, was selected alongside an older image from my essay Small Concrete Boxes.

The gallery was curated by photographer Emma Kisiel. My work placed among the top three submissions, which includes an award of one year’s subscription to SquareSpace. Thanks to Emma for selecting my work and to Ellyn and Alison behind the scenes at Feature Shoot!

In Montana – Aug. 26 to Sept. 3


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I’ll be in Montana for the next week for an old friend’s wedding, to see family, and to photograph a few things. Great Falls, Bozeman, and points in between are on the itinerary. Back in Boston after that.

In China – July 17 to Aug. 5


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I’m traveling to China from July 17 to August 5. It’s my first time back since my three years living there ending in 2010. I’m very excited to see what’s changed and eat some fantastic Chinese food. The plan right now is to go to Xian, Chongqing, and southeastern Gansu Province. Get in touch if you need anything.

BagNewsNotes analyzes Working Dads photos for the Wall Street Journal


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BagNewsNotes gave their deep-read treatment to some of my photos from a recent Wall Street Journal assignment about a working dad in suburban Boston. It’s an interesting take on the pictures and story. Often, pictures get published and that’s the end, so it’s always exciting to me when my work discovers a life outside the original publication.

There are more pictures from the shoot in a slideshow at the Wall Street Journal website.