Welcome to the life and times of Sooz where I've been documenting my work and life adventures since 2002. Work = Sooz Media, my consulting business for web marketing, website project management, event planning and event photography. Life = shooting concert videos + photography, cooking for friends at The Granitorium, and scheming with my favorite Boston bands.
Third annual Soozapalooza at TT's with Good Night States, The Phil Aiken Army, Somerville Symphony Orkestar and The People's Karaoke on Friday, January 20th

Third annual Soozapalooza at TT’s with Good Night States, The Phil Aiken Army, Somerville Symphony Orkestar and The People’s Karaoke on Friday, January 20th

Soozapalooza, an annual party I host featuring some of my favorite bands is almost here. This year the v3 installment is happening on my 39th birthday this Friday, January 20th at TT"s in Central Square, Cambridge. The night features three of my favorite bands: Good Night, States (from Pittsburgh), The...
Event Photography: Science Club For Girls Catalyst Awards at the Broad Institute

Event Photography: Science Club For Girls Catalyst Awards at the Broad Institute

Science Club For Girls held their annual Catalyst Awards ceremony and rundraising event at the Broad Institute on November 9th.
Event photos of OUTSPOKEN 2011: Queer Women of Color & Trans POC spoken-word and live music showcase

Event photos of OUTSPOKEN 2011: Queer Women of Color & Trans POC spoken-word and live music showcase

I shot event photography at OUTSPOKEN, part of Queer Women of Color and Friends annual QWOC Week.
A photo walk through the Minuteman National Park in Lincoln

A photo walk through the Minuteman National Park in Lincoln

When a friend with a car says he wants to take photos at a location you can’t generally get to — you know it’s going to be an awesome day. As a result of my friend Mike visiting from New Jersey, I finally made it out to Minuteman National Park...
The Life & Times of Sooz

New Photo: white cat on the fence

I looked out one of my bedroom windows on Friday afternoon and saw this white cat sleeping on the fence next door. I walked outside to stealthy take its photo but alas, just as I was about to take the photo, Mr. or Ms. Cat woke up. It went back to sleep and two hours...

New event photos from TECH cocktail Boston 4 at Microsoft NERD

I did event photography again for another TECH cocktail Boston startup mixer event. This summer it happened on Thursday, July 29th at Microsoft NERD. More info and photos are on my Sooz Media website. TECH cocktail Boston attendees are welcomed by co-founder Frank Gruber Awesome Boston skyline view from Microsoft NERD’s 11th floor at One...

Open coworking at Design Annex in Union Square on Friday, July 30th

[tweetmeme] Todd Vanhoosear and I are coworking at Design Annex on Friday and we thought we’d invite others to join us. It’s happening 9am-12noon on Friday, July 30th. If you’d like to join us, post a comment here, send me an email or text message or RSVP on the Facebook invitation. Space is limited so...

New Photos: Around Somerville

[tweetmeme] I took these photos the other day walking down Dane Street in Somerville to catch the 86 bus to Harvard Square. See more of my photos at Sooz Photography.

Photo: Cassavettes 5-year anniversary party at The Middle East Downstairs

[tweetmeme] Boston (via Texas) americana and rock band Cassavettes celebrated their fifth anniversary at The Middle East Downstairs on Saturday, January 17th. Check out their new website and join their email list! See more photos I’ve taken of Cassavettes at Sooz Photography.

Photo: purple wisteria in the backyard

[tweetmeme] I took this photo yesterday of the flowering wisteria vine in the backyard. Purple is of course my favorite color. See more of my plant and flower photos at Sooz Photography. Information about wisteria on Wikipedia: Wisteria (also spelled Wistaria) is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, that includes ten...

Photo: the aloe vera plant devours the kitchen

[tweetmeme] I shot this photo earlier today of the aloe vera plant that is starting to take over the kitchen. (And yes, I’m trying to get back into the habit of taking more every day photos. Not just at events or concerts.)

Photo: today’s office outside at The Granitorium

[tweetmeme] As much as I love the air conditioning at Design Annex during these crazy hot days, sometimes I like to work from home outside. I recently cleaned up the picnic table area at The Granitorium (aka where I live with Nick and Chris) so it’s a lot more appealing to sit outside and work....

Photo: red flower at Design Annex

[tweetmeme] I took this photo earlier today of the flowering plant at Design Annex that has been coming back to life now that it’s down on the main floor of the space and not getting so much light up in the loft.

“Song for Sooz” debuts on YouTube by Dave Mirabella from The Rationales

A couple months ago I entered a “contest” to help the guys in The Rationales get the word out about their superb Boston band. At the end of the contest, five of us won a custom song written and performed by Dave Mirabella from The Rationales. Here’s the song that includes shoutouts for my projects...

Photo: Bumble bee on a flower

I spotted a big bumble bee on a flower during my walk home. Had to take a photo! Some other photos I took on the walk home … You can see more of my flower photos at Sooz Photography.

New photos at Ronnarong

I took another bunch of photos at Ronnarong on Monday night including some of their popular dishes: Paradise Beef, Spring Rolls, Papaya Salad and a new entree on the menu: Lad Nah (with asian broccoli). See all the photos I’ve taken for Ronnarong in their gallery at Sooz Photography. Paradise Beef Thai Spring Rolls with...