Michael Blanchard Photography

Michael Blanchard Photography http://www.michaelblanchard.com/ Michael Blanchard Photography en-us MICHAEL BLANCHARD http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=124 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=124 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:29:00 GMT "This Newton-based photographer is a fixture at New England's most exclusive parties." -Boston Common Magazine

Genevieve de Manio photography.

In 1998, my father handed me two disposable cameras. As simple as that was, it changed my life. My assignment? Take pictures of our 1925 family home as it stood before a major renovation. I learned here how to document the world in front of me.

In 2004 I got my first taste of the bright lights (although behind them). I was in high school at the time, and very eager to graduate with more than just a manila folder of essays and tests. It was an election year, and the Democratic National Convention was coming to Boston. Determined to get myself inside, I somehow did just that. All four nights I made my way down to the floor, kneeling with photographers and reporters from across the country. 15 feet from President Clinton I knelt - and took pictures.

I get such a kick out of my job. I love the fact that I am able to go places and meet people at occasions I would otherwise normally have no business at. This is why I fell in love with photojournalism. Every day, something new. Whether I'm shooting an event or national news story, my approach remains the same. I always try to tell a complete story of the day through a series of images taken through my point of view.

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]]> Museum of Fine Arts Grand Opening - America Remixed http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=379 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=379 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:49:00 GMT Six hundred art lovers gathered in the beautiful new Ruth ... Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard last month for a night of live performances, dancing and (of course) fine art. The America Remixed event was the last of many dedications and grand opening celebrations the Museum of Fine Arts hosted in November to welcome their new $500 million dollar American wing.

Evelyn ... Sundar Subramaniam.

The breathtaking Ruth ... Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard.

Artist Sydell Masterman admiring her paintings as they were projected throughout the courtyard.

Linda ... Dan Waintrup.

The Museum surprised guests with an acrobatic performance.

Writer Jonathan Soroff.

Joanne Kaliontzis and her former student Ryan Stranz.

There is so much to see at the new Museum of Fine Arts, plus it's a great escape for the winter blues. Go check it out!

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]]> Election Night with Governor Deval Patrick http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=376 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=376 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:45:00 GMT Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick celebrated his re-election yesterday at the Park Plaza Hotel in Copley Square.

First Lady, Diane Patrick.

Katherine Patrick (right) celebrated her Dad's win.

Faces in the crowd.

The after-party was held upstairs in the Presidential Suite.

Carol Fulp embraces the Governor.

Governor Patrick and Ashley Bernon.

]]> Mass General Hospital Storybook Ball - Park Plaza Castle http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=375 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=375 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:33:00 GMT Through the red doors of the Park Plaza Castle unlocked a night of enchantment as the Mass General Hospital for Children's annual Storybook Ball took place on October 2nd. Rafanelli Events set the stage for Arabian Nights, the theme of the fundraiser. An impressive who's who of Boston showed to support this worthy cause, raising over 1.6 million dollars for the hospital.

The space was truly transformed into something magical.

Ashley ... Paul Bernon.

The co-chairs of the event.

Lisa Pierpont of Boldfacers.com.

The Castle at night.

Palm trees were brought in to liven the room.

Michael Blanchard Photography is now offering a unique "photobooth" experience and we were pleased to have it at Storybook!

Below is a photograph from our photobooth.

The background was hand painted to match the theme of the event.

Our set-up at Storybook!

Herb Chambers and Melissa Lees.

Billy and the entire team from Rafanelli definitely pulled it off!

Patty and Charles Ribakoff.

Brian and Margaret McNeill.

Co-Chairs Alyson Lindsey and Alli Achtmeyer.

Alli and Bill Achtmeyer.

Lenny Clarke ran the live-auction.

Event planner, Bryan Rafanelli.

Lenny Clarke and MGH President, Dr. Peter Slavin.

Dancers emerge.

Surprise on the dance floor - Happy Birthday!

Bryan Rafanelli and Maggie Seelig.

Around the room were game stations for guests to have some fun with!

The tough-to-beat charades guy!

Another shot from the photobooth!

Lenny Clarke enjoying the photobooth.

He did well in the pasta game...

Bill and Sinesia Karol.

Rafanelli Events creative genius, Billy Evers.

Such a fun night!

Ding ding ding!

The beautiful, Julia Bateman of MGH.

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]]> Kelley Tuthill's Surprise 40th - Hotel Indigo http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=374 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=374 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:34:00 GMT Although her birthday was in September and I am a bit behind in my blogging, I still wanted to share a few from Kelley's party!

One of the last truly beautiful days of the year.

Brendan did a good job keeping the party secret.

Kelley and Dr. Ann.

Beautiful!

Kelley ... Myself.

The Kelleys + Erin.

]]> Scaasi: American Couturier opening party - MFA Boston http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=373 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=373 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:29:00 GMT Arnold Scaasi's dresses have been worn for decades on red carpets, at awards shows and even by several first ladies. Now retired, Scaasi appeared last week at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston for the opening of Scaasi: American Couturier.

Arnold Scaasi (right) with an admirer who wore one of his creations.

Getting ready for the party.

Scaasi designs were placed around the museum.

Inside the exhibit.

Even New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham made the trip to Boston!

Arnold Scaasi and Malcom Rogers.

Marilyn Riseman and friend Salvatore DeGeorge.

Museum benefactors Jean and Frederic Sharf.

Bill Cunningham and friends enjoying the party.

I wish I had the nerve to ask for a picture with Bill, after-all, he is famous! At least to me...

Jackie Sanders Hayes (center) with husband and son.

Mrs. Hayes is a film-maker that contributed to the Scaasi exhibit.

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]]> Manolo Blahnik Personal appearance - Neiman Marcus http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=372 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=372 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:15:00 GMT Devoted Manolo Blahnik fans were greeted by Manolo himself last week at a Neiman Marcus personal appearance in Boston.

Lines of people waiting to greet Manolo stretched throughout the store for nearly three hours.

Manolo took the time to make everyone feel special, even the four legged!

Manolo's book of sketches sold out quickly.

Manolo was in town from London so Neiman's hired "Beef Eaters" to entertain.

Even after the crowds left, Manolo stayed late to autograph a few more books and shoes.

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]]> Rolls Royce at Greenwich Country Club - Greenwich, CT http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=370 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=370 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Rolls Royce invited a number of prospective customers to the exclusive Greenwich Country Club last week for an up close look at their new line of cars, and in particular, the Rolls Royce Ghost. Warning: photographs serve these cars no justice.

Worth Magazine co-sponsored the event with Rolls Royce.

The cars looked so beautiful along the course.

Adam from Rolls Royce enjoying his afternoon in Connecticut.

One of my favorite shots!

Drinks by Marquis Jet!

This photo seriously needs to be in the next Rolls brochure! It is so beautiful.

Click HERE to see it larger.

Rolls Royce President, Paul Ferraiolo, and wife.

Christie Hartnett, Linda Huston ... Julia Knox.

Everything about these cars has been innately crafted to perfection.

Greenwich is such a picture perfect town - I can't wait to go back!

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]]> Grace Ormonde Personal Appearance - Neiman Marcus http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=369 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=369 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:41:00 GMT Neiman Marcus kicked off the first of many September fashion nights with an appearance by wedding mogul, Grace Ormonde.

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]]> Boston Common Magazine - Belle Mer, Newport RI http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=368 http://www.michaelblanchard.com/index.cfm?postID=368 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:40:00 GMT It was a perfect summer day - a Sunday afternoon at Belle Mer for the annual Boston Common Magazine Newport lawn party.

Erika Ricci, Joshua Golden, Emma Mullen-Reynolds ... Jason S. Weissman.