matthew muise photography

I remember ...having the privilege of photographing flautist Rhonda Larson in concert. To see and hear one of the world's best up close was extraordinary!

I remember...Rev Liz Walker being welcomed into the Roxbury Presbyterian Church as the new minister as Rev Hurmon Hamilton stands at the pulpit for the last time.

I remember...Marcia being so gracious to allow me to take one of my very favorite portraits of the year.

I remember...this Lynn Classical basketball player flashing me this beautiful smile before a game.

I remember...Patrick Connaughton being so poised and classy as the best player in Massachusetts.

I remember...studying this sunflower and loving the moment.

I remember...meeting Ben Alleyne from the Afro American Art Museum who was willing to pose for me.

I remember...the gang from the All Star Sandwich Shop in Cambridge. THE best sandwich around!

I remember...having an assignment at Weir's Beach and relaxing, thinking back 45 years to the last time I was there.

I remember...The First Church of Wenham.

I remember...the railroad bridge in Rockland, Maine.

I remember...Debbie Feinman having the time of her life surfing at Good Harbor Beach on a perfect summer day.

I remember...meeting Bay for the first time. This is my favorite child portrait of the year.

I remember...taking pictures at the Myopia Dog Sled races when suddenly this horse and rider galloped by and was gone in a second.

I remember...meeting Emily Newall for the first time. It is a privilege to be able to photograph my friend's children.

I remember...going to NYC and having a ball with Rocco as we grazed our way across the city. We met famous NYC photographer Louis Mendes on the street.

I remember...the gorgeous summer days in Provincetown, where people are actually insulted if you don't take their picture!

I remember...these two cute kids in Ptown waiting for their parents to be done shopping.

I remember...Motif #2 in Essex, Mass on a beautiful warm summer night while eating french fries at Farnham's Restaurant.

I remember...taking my favorite photo of Debbie at the beach on a lake in Glacier National Park. We saw evidence on the beach that led us to believe that we were likely being watched by nearby bears.

I remember...falling in love with this border collie at the Glacier Trailhead Cabins in Montana.

I remember...taking a quick candid of Mary Jean and Jonathan, the last photo of the shoot.

I remember...Jose Merlos from Chicago who stayed with us for a few days. He is in the middle of bicycling through all 48 states over 15,000 miles to raise money for charity. http://www.josemerlos.wordpress.com

I remember...meeting this Great Dane at the Boston Public Garden and being amazed at how beautiful she was. It was as though I had never seen a Great Dane before!

I remember...my niece Renee, my brother Kenny's daughter.

I remember...meeting Tori and her sister at Tori's birthday party.

I remember...stopping at The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and finding the spanish confirmation ceremony was just beginning. So I took this photo of Cardinal O'Malley in the procession.

I remember...Mr Munroe at the Derby Square Bookstore in Salem. This is the store where if you take one book out of the stack, you risk your life!

I remember...listening to The Messiah at the Tremont St Baptist Church and being in awe of the beauty of the church and the music.

I remember...Jazz weekend in Burlington, Vermont and this fabulous trumpet player from New Orleans.

I remember...these two best friends.

I remember...my favorite photo of the year. I walked the sidewalk for about 20 minutes waiting for Caitlin to arrive in the limo. I was fortunate that she greeted me by putting the window down. I took one shot and she was gone. I live for moments like these.

I remember...my daughter Caroline with Katie.

I remember Cassandra, Keith, and little Kayla on the wedding day. This was the very first photo of the day.

I remember...taking photos at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross when the priest asked me to photograph this baptism of John Alexander.

I remember...dusk at The Christian Science Church.

I remember...Fashion Night in Boston.

I remember...the always fabulous Iris Gallery on Newbury St in Boston, here with the curator Alison Collins.

I remember...the ceiling at the Boston Public Library.

I remember...musicians on Newbury St, usually students at Berklee.

I remember...this cool cat on Newbury St.

I remember...seeking refuge at The Boston Public Library on a bitterly cold winter night.

I remember...Markeety Tate, my favorite street musician in Boston.

I remember...the beauty in Boston is everywhere.

I remember...this model taking a break on Newbury St.

I remember...this woman on Newbury St who flashed this beautiful smile for me.

I remember...John Gorka performing brilliantly at the tribute concert for the late great Bill Morrissey.

I remember...BJ Raji giving Carol a big squeeze.

I remember...my favorite show of the year, the Berklee Student Gospel Concert.

I remember...this cup of tea that helped slow me down for one afternoon. My hope for the New Year is that I can be more present and in the moment, enjoying even more all the beauty that is always there.