Boston?

rgphoto

I'm looking to take a few environmental portrait shots to build my portfolio. Any great suggestions in Boston?

Clamroll

rgphoto wrote:

I'm looking to take a few environmental portrait shots to build my portfolio. Any great suggestions in Boston?

All around South Station is good for building lines

Behind South Station


Infront


The financial district is also nice. If you're looking for something a little less urban and more green, the gardens and common are nice, but usually crowded. Not very far away, running a good length of Commonwealth Ave is a pleasant walking park that's always picturesque, and the nearby Esplanade has some great "Tim Burton" trees as I call them, not to mention reflecting pools, views of the Charles River, and lots of benches and places to pose people.

Hope that helps!

rgphoto

Thanks Andy!

I did a shoot out on the pier by the Aquarium last week with great results! I've been keeping the commons areas down by the Charles in mind. Thanks for the great suggestions!

-Rob

fredjclaus

Not being from there, I don't know the name of it, but there is that nice outdoor shopping center near the waterfront. Oh what's the name of that place? it's over by the bridge memorial of the Boston Tea Party.

Then again, Fenway Park is always nice.

DeeCajun

Feneuil Hall !

mehampson

Mount Auburn Cemetery is beautiful, though you may want to wait a few weeks for the trees to green up. Same with the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Or if it's a nice day, take a round-trip on the HarborExpress ferry to Quincy and back, and get some cityscapes from the water.

rgphoto

Thanks everyone! Great suggestions so far.

El Gato

Boston
There are several "wonderful" (meaning very photographable) cemeteries in and around Boston central (downtown) within easy walking distance or each other (easily found on any tourist map), that make excellent stops on any photo walk through Boston proper.

Great for some macro work on the carving details, general “Holloweenish” photos of the very old tombstones and the colonial carvings/engravings (skulls and wings) adorning the tombstones themselves, as well as just wonderful weathered tombstones.

Find the side streets in the North end for some great "local color" and possible unique urban shots.

rgphoto

El Gato wrote:

Find the side streets in the North end for some great "local color" and possible unique urban shots.

Great suggestion .

I just met up with someone to do a shoot at the commons. They were packed, so we ended up walking down a side alley across the street that had some great old brick walls and doorways to use as backdrops. Gotta love the city!

Gary Peterson Photography

Boston
Just got back from shooting there this past week....so many places..

The Old State House which is across from the Omni Parker Hotel is off the hook..

Rooftop pool on the Colonade Hotel across from the Pru..

The Refelction Pool at the Scientology Center near the Pru..

Goverment Center Subway Station...street musicians playing in the subway..

The staircase in the MIT Muesum..

The gorgeous hotel down near the Aquarium with the huge portico..

Along the Charles River...

In the North End, close to Bovo's, is an amazing cobblestone alley...

rgphoto

Gary Peterson Photography wrote:

Just got back from shooting there this past week....so many places..

The Old State House which is across from the Omni Parker Hotel is off the hook..

Rooftop pool on the Colonade Hotel across from the Pru..

The Refelction Pool at the Scientology Center near the Pru..

Goverment Center Subway Station...street musicians playing in the subway..

The staircase in the MIT Muesum..

The gorgeous hotel down near the Aquarium with the huge portico..

Along the Charles River...

In the North End, close to Bovo's, is an amazing cobblestone alley...

Couldn't agree more. I haven't been down to the old state house yet, but I'll be sure to check it out. The government center subway station, along with the Park street station, are constantly filled with musicians. Every time I take the T, I wish I had my camera to snap some shots of them. The Marriot (hotel by the Aquarium), to my knowledge, is the most expensive in the city, but I'm sure it's worth it haha.

I took these shots at the reflection pool at the scientology center last fall. They came out alright, but I would like to go back some time at twilight, instead of in the middle of the night.

Clamroll

rgphoto wrote: »

I took these shots at the reflection pool at the scientology center last fall. They came out alright, but I would like to go back some time at twilight, instead of in the middle of the night.

Shot #2 is awesome, and would benefit from twilight I think. I'm sure #1 would be different and just as good in different light (if you get good clouds!) but I think it's a stunning shot on its own, atleast at that size.

I'd say it's portfolio good. Nice one, I'll have to check this place out next time I'm in the city and lugged the camera gear with me

rgphoto

Clamroll wrote: »

Shot #2 is awesome, and would benefit from twilight I think. I'm sure #1 would be different and just as good in different light (if you get good clouds!) but I think it's a stunning shot on its own, atleast at that size.

I'd say it's portfolio good. Nice one, I'll have to check this place out next time I'm in the city and lugged the camera gear with me

Thanks for the kind words! I'm going back to school in 17!!! days, and the reflecting pool may be my first photo trip again.