Misselwood Concours d'Elegance 2016
It was just after sunrise when I had set out to Beverly, MA for the Misselwood Concours d'Elegance. After an eventful night out with the guys, the morning had come too soon and the chirps of the birds greeted me as I packed up my gear. Luckily, it was a bit of a drive to get there so I had plenty of time to wake up and focus on the day. I arrived a little bit after 8 am and was greeted by my friend, Chris Brewer, who is a writer for Automotive Addicts.com and CarFax.
Due to time restraints, Chris and I were limited to our amount of chit-chat but we would bid each other a successful day of capturing the beauties that were to be showcased. Before the crowds of people arrived, I made sure to do the rounds and photograph the cars without many of the visual distractions that arise when others are adorning its details. While each car was eye-catching in its own respective, there were a few standouts.
One of them was the 1933 Austin 7 Deluxe Saloon which was licensed and copied from a variety of automotive manufacturers. The first BMW car, the BMW Dixie, was an Austin 7. So was the Rosengart in France. The first Saloon was designed by E. C. Gordan. He was a British coachbuilder who raced this 10.2 hp car in several events. As I finished my rounds, I watched as the crowds came in, enjoying the beautiful day with the rays of the sun that came down on them and the cars. As I admired the perfect day, I spotted a few friends and made my way to say hello to each other. It is always great to see Rich Doucette, Peter Bourassa, Tom Larsen, and Nancy Monaghan.
Later on, the fashion show began and it was well done. All of the women showcased beautiful and elegant attire, making the theme of the classy cars be also seen with the clothing from Bella Sera Bridal. The DJ played popular dance music as the models wore fashionable dresses. Later, I was able to have the model with the cars and capture some great shots. Two of the women were also cheerleaders for the Patriots and it was great to meet them. As the day progressed, I had lunch at the VIP tent with Joe and Judi Moccia. We talked about what the future holds for SFD and what necessary steps are needed to progress. I always welcome feedback and other ideas on how to improve myself and my business.
I showed Joe his appearance in the Misselwood Magazine that was being passed around that day. The day ended with Chris and I photographing the Best in Show winner, James Taylors' 1954 Cunningham C3, alongside the ocean for a gorgeous shot. Out of the three years I have attended, the last two I have been the official photographer. The judges and volunteers do a magnificent job and time and again make this event memorable. I look forward to another successful year with them and everyone else involved next year.
