I am often asked what I kind of a photographer I am - A photojournalist? Yes. A wedding photographer? Yup. Commercial photographer? Yeah. Portrait photographer? Definitely. Event photographer? Sure. Street photographer? When I can. You get the point. It is easiest and most accurate to just call myself a photographer because I could be photographing any number of things in a month and June was no different.

June included some news and sports coverage for the Herald of Randolph and The Valley News. Senator Patrick Leahy and Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the Women's Economic Opportunity Conference at VTC, A fun ad shoot for the Herald, Chelsea girls lacrosse semi-final, Woodstock Union High School graduation, Oxbow softball finals, and a protest in South Royalton.

Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy and Vermont Technical College President Dan Smith applaud the remarks of United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch as she finishes her keynote address at the 20th annual Women's Economic Opportunity Conference in Randolph Center on Saturday. Attorney General Lynch delivered the message that "When women do well, we all do well". (Photo by Ben DeFlorio) Chelsea hosted Green Mountain Valley School in a division II girls lacrosse semi-final. Here #33 shoots and scores on a nifty backhand shot in the first half. Chelsea went on to win 19-5 and will face Woodstock in the finals. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio) Chelsea hosted Green Mountain Valley School in a division II girls lacrosse semi-final. Here #9 alludes defenders on her way to scoring a goal in first half action. Chelsea went on to win 19-5 and will face Woodstock in the finals. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio) Chelsea hosted Green Mountain Valley School in a division II girls lacrosse semi-final. Here #26 alludes the defense as the clock winds down in second half action. Chelsea went on to win 19-5 and will face Woodstock in the finals. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio) Abigail Kaija flashes a peace sign as she and her fellow classmates prepare to graduate at Woodstock Union High School on Friday evening. (Photo by Ben DeFlorio) Paitra Martin and Emily Barnum enter arm in arm to Woodstock Union High School's graduation on Friday evening. (Photo by Ben DeFlorio) Paitra Martin smiles back at classmate Natausha Smallwood during Woodstock Union High School's graduation ceremonies on Friday evening. (Photo by Ben DeFlorio) Woodstock Union High School graduation ceremony in Woodstock, VT, on June 10, 2016. (Photo by Ben DeFlorio) Oxbow freshman Madison Fornwalt zips a fastball in during early action of the division III softball finals in Poultney on Saturday. Richford defeated Oxbow, 3-1, in a pitchers dual. (Photo by Ben DeFlorio) Despite giving up her body sliding into first base Oxbow senior Corrina Oakley was called out in the division III softball finals in Poultney on Saturday. Richford defeated Oxbow, 3-1, in a pitchers dual. (Photo by Ben DeFlorio) Oxbow vs. Richford division III softball championship in Poultney, VT, on June 11, 2016. Richford won, 3-1, in a pitchers dual. (Photo by Ben DeFlorio) Oxbow junior Mary Bourgeois turns away from the batters box after a swinging strike late in the division III softball championship game held in Poultney held on Saturday. Richford went on to defeat Oxbow, 3-1, in a pitchers dual. (Photo by Ben DeFlorio) Randy Leavitt was among many protesters gathered at the South Royalton bridge on Friday evening for a peaceful demonstration in opposition to the New Vista project proposed by developer David Hall. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio) Jon Offensend was among many protesters gathered at the South Royalton bridge on Friday evening for a peaceful demonstration in opposition to the New Vista project proposed by developer David Hall. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio) Claire Holland (center) chants "No New Vista, New Vista ain't your sista!" as she an many protesters gathered at the South Royalton bridge on Friday evening for a peaceful demonstration in opposition to the New Vista project proposed by developer David Hall. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio) Royalton's Jon Offensend and many protesters gathered at the South Royalton bridge on Friday evening for a peaceful demonstration in opposition to the New Vista project proposed by developer David Hall. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio) Protesters gathered at the South Royalton bridge on Friday evening for a peaceful demonstration in opposition to the New Vista project proposed by developer David Hall. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio) Elaine Young's dog Fiona joined many protesters at the South Royalton bridge on Friday evening for a peaceful demonstration in opposition to the New Vista project proposed by developer David Hall. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio) Fiona (Dog), Elaine Young & Brad Bond

I photographed Raq-On Studios student dance recital for the third year in a row. This bellydancing event held at Briggs Opera House this year is always fun and I always come away impressed with the artistry and how much the participants enjoy themselves and the confidence they exude. I also photographed a youth production of Anything Goes at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph and was equally impressed with this show - very entertaining and a very talented cast and crew.

I also photographed a few weddings and a pre-wedding shoot (for a wedding I couldn't attend) among other shoots.

I'm looking forward to the diverse photographic opportunities July is bringing...