A sepia-toned event flyer reads: “Coffee & Conversation: From Light to Byte – The Historic Beverly Photo Collection.” Includes old portraits, a vintage cafe photo, and a beatrust logo. Background uses a textured paper effect.

Coffee & Conversation: From Light to Byte the Historic Beverly Photo Collection

Creative Collective Team

Grab a cup of coffee provided by Beantrust and join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of Historic Beverly’s most valuable resources, our extensive photograph collection. Spanning more than a century of Beverly’s history, these images capture the people, places, businesses, and everyday moments that have shaped our community. Learn how historic photographs were created, preserved, and are …

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Essex Heritage Photo Contest 2025 Winners Capture Essex County’s Everyday Magic

  A little blue heron stands perfectly still, its eyes locked on a tiny froglet just below the waterline. In that split second, Gloucester photographer Joyce Wood pressed the shutter — and captured the grand prize of the Essex Heritage Photo Contest 2025. Her image, “Little Blue Heron and Froglet,” is one of fifteen winning photographs that remind us why …

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Lifelong Learning at Montserrat: Unlock Your Creative Potential This Spring

Lifelong learning at Montserrat. Located in Beverly, the Montserrat College of Art extends a warm invitation to all those interested in deepening their engagement with art and design. The Lifelong Learning program is back this spring, opening its doors wide to embrace participants of all skill levels. With a heart for nurturing creativity, Montserrat is not just a college; it’s …

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Meet The Member: Dana J. Quigley Photography

Dana J. Quigley (he/him) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Since August 2011, Dana has worked as a professional freelance photographer in the Boston Area as Dana J. Quigley Photography. Clients range from big and small, local and global, non-profit and corporate. Dana J. Quigley Photography assists clients to produce, capture, and share digital imagery for …

A young woman with fair skin and brown hair tied back is wearing a red, polka-dotted cardigan and a black necklace with a red pendant. Captured by Leah CS Photography, she smiles slightly at the camera against a white background.

#SummerSnaps – Leah CS Photography

This week’s #SummerSnaps feature is Leah Cirker-Stark (they/them), owner of Leah CS Photography. Check out this video to learn more about who they are, what they do, and why a bit of silliness is the great way to get naturally fun shots. You can also learn more about them by checking out their website at www.leahcsphotography.com or by following them …

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#SummerSnaps: Evie Richards-Cashman Photography

Evie (pronounced Eh-vie) Richards-Cashman (she/her/hers) is a fine art portrait, boudoir, and branding photographer based in Salem, MA. As a former healthcare professional, she’s offering complementary photo sessions for healthcare professionals. Email her today at erichardscashman@hotmail.com to set up your session. Who are you and how did photography find you?  I’m Evie Richards-Cashman. I’m a portrait photographer and I just …

A nude person with curly hair lies curled up on their side in a large nest made of twigs and natural materials, like survivors building cozy nests for comfort. The scene is softly lit with a dark background, evoking calm and ease.

Building Nests for Survivors

by Joey PhoenixImages courtesy of Debbie Baxter and The Survivor Nest Project Content Warning: The article mentions sexual and inter-familial abuse.  Five collaborators from across the country are creating a sacred experience for survivors – an experience centered around an unusual space where people can step inside, be at peace, and shed some of their burden in a safe way. …

A baby wearing a lavender headband with a flower and a light purple sweater lies on a wooden floor with a blue and purple textured backdrop. Captured by Kendra St. John, the baby looks at the camera with a slight smile.

#SummerSnaps – Kendra St. John, Lightshed Photography Studio

All images by Lightshed Photography Studio We continue our #SummerSnaps Feature this week by shining a light on one half of the Lightshed Photography Studio duo: Kendra St. John. In this interview, Kendra gives a bit of insight into her process, her unique style and where you can find out more about her and her work. Tell us about who …

Large, weathered rocks in the foreground are lit by warm sunlight. Above, a partly cloudy sky shifts from blue to dusky tones, suggesting sunrise or sunset—an inviting, nature-focused moment captured by Ryan G. Mason Photography.

#SummerSnaps – Ryan Mason, Ryan G. Mason Photography

We continue our #SummerSnaps Feature this week by spotlighting landscape and portrait photographer, Ryan G. Mason! Watch the video below to see how he broke into the field, what it’s like to work with him, and how working with his firefighter and photographer father inspired him to create timeless works of art. Website: https://www.ryanmason.com/IG: @ryan.g.mason  Capture the Summer with #SummerSnaps. …

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Lowell Photographer’s FaceTime Photoshoots Bring New Meaning to Digital Art

by Joey Phoenix All photos by K.H. Photography While scrolling through my newsfeed last week, like one does these days, I came across a stunning piece of work by Lowell-based photographer Kristen Higgins of K.H. Photography (recently published in VisualMag). She had created an ambient setting with fabric and light and nestled a small screen streaming a posed model in …