A Flight Over Boston

Written By Joseph Ferraro

I can't believe I'm just getting around to sharing these. One of my favorite memories of photographing commercial properties around Boston was in the spring of 2021, perched high above in a tiny little glass and metal box with a propeller. I was out on assignment for Boston Urban, getting some sites shot for them. The sun couldn't have cooperated any better. I wish I had more time up there. Yes, the door was removed, and I sat there buckled in with two cameras hanging from my neck. And for one brief and heart-stopping moment, I noticed that one of the cameras had unbuckled my seatbelt. I fixed that real quick.

As my decade as a self-employed photographer comes to a close, and I head out to pursue new roads, I'd be remiss without mentioning that my dad - the man who inspired me to pursue my passions and take a chance on myself - was a naval photographer during Vietnam, based out of Oahu. I grew up with stories of him hanging out of helicopters and from the bellies of planes photographing from the sky. Every once in a while, life does come full circle. And, sometimes, just in time.

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Joseph Ferraro

Joseph Ferraro is a photographer from New England. Joseph's office is in Salem, MA, but his work takes him all over New England for local brands and magazines. Sometimes, he gets to travel to places around the US on assignment, but he's always drawn back to the New England coast, where the food, the smells, and people are so much more familiar. Joseph spends his weekends with his family, usually exploring their own backyard. 

http://www.josephferraro.com
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