Spent yesterday doing a shoot at Top of the Hub in the Pru for the Valentine's Day issue of Panorama Magazine. The pastry chef there does some desserts that are amazing pieces of art. I actually got to try one, and yes, they taste as good as they look. Got two of the staff there to pose as hand models and I think they look terrific for "non-professionals". Lucked out that she had red nail polish on, and the pearls were nice touch too....

Went to the restaurants Symphony8 and Bistro du Midi yesterday for a cover and article shoot for Panorama Magazine. Always a good challenge, usually involving a dark, unlit room. It was fun to get a drink picture involving a stuffed bear head in the background, something new (Symphony). Midi has a second floor room with large windows overlooking the Boston Public Garden so that was easier to light. Left quite hungry.......

Spent New Year's Eve in Morristown, NJ. We've been going there for years, the variety of acts and the ability to get up close is really great. I love photographing the performances, especially the dancers of traditions from other countries. 2010 First Night was no exception, except for one performer who did some old magic tricks and something involving a robotic monkey head (don't ask). The "Mask Messenger" (who we saw two years ago also) and the Balam (Balinese) Dance Theate provided some great shooting. HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Now let's get that economy going......