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John Wilcox

@photowilcox.bsky.social

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Boston Mayor's Office Photographer experienced in news, sports, features, and events. Long-standing obsession with fly fishing. Recent obsession with beer brewing.

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Apr 11

Dorchester native and Boston Latin School graduate Ayo Edebiri comes home!
Mayor Wu @mayorwu.boston.gov declared it Ayo Edebiri Day and introduced her to the baby who was obviously impressed. Kudos to the person who asked me to take the "goofy" group shot. Gotta love those theater kids!

Mayor Michelle Wu and Ayo Edebiri laugh as they chat on the stage in the auditorium at Boston Latin School.

Mayor Michelle Wu introduces Mira to Ayo Edebiri during her visit to Boston Latin School.

The Head of School Jason Gallagher and Mayor Michell Wu walk Ayo Edebiri through the halls of Boston Latin School, her alma mater. She said it was surreal.

Ayo Edebiri and Mayor Michelle Wu pose for a "silly" picture with students and teachers at Boston Latin School.

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Apr 7

A few more pictures from Hands Off Boston! It was nice to see everyone.
@edmarkey.bsky.social @stockyfromdot.bsky.social @pressley.house.gov @ruthzee.bsky.social @gigi4district1.bsky.social @ben4district6.bsky.social @mayorwu.boston.gov

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu greets Senator Ed Markey in City Hall after he spoke to the crowd gathered for the Hands Off Massachusetts rally.

Chris Stockbridge and others gather behind speakers on the stage for the Hands Off Massachusetts rally on Boston City Hall Plaza.

Mayor Michelle Wu embraces Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley after her speech during the Hands Off Massachusetts rally on Boston City Hall Plaza.

Mayor Michelle Wu poses for a picture in front of Boston City Hall with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata, and Counselor Benjamin Weber after her speech for the Hands Off Massachusetts rally on Boston City Hall Plaza

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Apr 7

Hands Off Boston!
@mayorwu.boston.gov

Tens of thousands gather around the stage at Boston City Hall Plaza for the Hands Off Massachusetts rally.

Protesters hold signs and raise their voices at City Hall Plaza during the Hands Off Massachusetts rally.

Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to the crowd gathered at City Hall Plaza for the Hands Off Massachusetts rally.

A protester in the crowd at City Hall Plaza for the Hands Off Massachusetts rally holds a sign depicting the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes saying "I can't watch."

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Apr 5

Opening Day Hoopla!
As many of you know, I am now @mayorwu.boston.gov's baby photographer and at this point I've totally blended into the background. In fact, she usually just falls asleep. Not sure how long it will last. Go Sox!
#openingday #fenwaypark #redsox #cityofboston

Wally the Green Monster holds baby Mira in his hat as they pose for a picture with Mayor Wu on the field at Fenway Park for opening day.

The Boston Arts Academy's "Treble Allstars" performs the national anthem at the Boston Red Sox home opener at Fenway Park.

Opening Day fly-over by two F-35's flown by the 134th Fighter Squadron, Green Mountain Boys of the Vermont Air National Guard, and one KC-46 from the New Hampshire Air National Guard's 157th Air Refueling Wing.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora poses with Mayor Wu and baby Mira in the dugout just prior to the start of the Opening Day game at Fenway Park.

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Mar 23

Up bright and early for a few cityscapes. Bonus: a cool piece of driftwood 🙂
#boston #bostonskyline #cityscape

The Boston skyline, pictured from a low angle with the harbor in the foreground.

The Boston skyline, pictured with the leafless branches of a tree in the foreground above it.

A ship called Northern Lights passes between a rocky point in East Boston and the City of Boston skyline on the far side.

A selfie I took with a cool piece of driftwood I found among the rocks in East boston as I was photographing the skyline at sunrise.

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Feb 21

#poets #poetry #poetrycommunity

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Feb 20

What is water but rain but cloud but river but ocean but ice but tear.
-Danielle Legros Georges, Boston's 2nd Poet Laureate who passed on February 11th.
I didn't know her personally but I've heard her read and she signed a book for us. May she rest in peace.

Poet Danielle Legros Georges reads from a book she had recently edited called "Wheatley at 250" during the book launch celebration for fellow poet Linda Carney-Goodrich at the Menino Arts Center in Hyde Park, Massachusetts.

The cover of Wheatley at 250, Black Women Poets Re-imagine the Verse of Phyllis Wheatley Peters, Edited by Danielle Legros Georges and Artress Bethany White.

Poet, Danielle Legros Georges, signed a copy of "Wheatley at 250" for Diane and John saying, "I hope you will enjoy these Wheatley covers."

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Feb 10

Cure for the winter blues. I felt better just watching them.

Two people ride saucers down the hill in the Boston Common with Beacon Hill residences in the background.

Two kids share a sled going down a hill in Boston Common a few hours after the snow stopped flying.

A kid slides down the hill as another walks back up holding a red saucer.

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Jan 30

Last night, volunteers counted our homeless residents and offered assistance to those on the street during the 45th Annual City of Boston Homeless Census. It's tough, caring work that goes on mostly without the cameras. Thanks to everyone for allowing us to be present.

Mayor's Office Chief of Staff Tiffany Chu addresses volunteers gathered in City Hall before they broke up into smaller teams for the annual census.

Jim Greene, with the City of Boston, checks in with a person sleeping on Washington Street in Downtown Crossing.

Volunteers head down the stairs to look for people staying in the halls of the subway station in Downtown Crossing.

Jim Greene, and other volunteers with the City of Boston and their partners, check in with a person sleeping in Downtown Crossing.

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Jan 26

Enjoyed visiting Tết In Boston 2025 with Mayor Wu's team yesterday.
Chúc mừng năm mới! Happy New Year!

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Jan 18

Mom's framed "Four Freedoms" lay shattered. It felt like a bad omen. Then we showed up at the "Power of the People" exhibit at the MFA and there they were, in all their glory. Feels like faith has been restored, for now.
-Freedom of Speech
-Freedom of Worship
-Freedom from Want
-Freedom from Fear

Norman Rockwell's 1943 paintings which were reproduced in the Saturday Evening Post echoing the FDR speech given a few years earlier.

A framed version of the "Four Freedoms" shattered on the floor.

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Jan 11

@ladydeedub.bsky.social and I get excited about a little bit of snow these days!
#bluehills #bluehillsreservation #snowday #hiking #winter

Diane hikes on a snow covered trail as she approaches the top of Buck Hill in the Blue Hills Reservation.

A lone tree pictured on top of Buck Hill as the snow flies in the Blue Hills.

Pine trees and snow flakes as seen from an exposed ridge in the Blue Hills.

Me looking directly at the camera as Diane takes my pictures standing near some snow covered rocks in the Blue Hills.

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Jan 8

Guided by the same stars. I like that.

A black and white photo from inside of Boston City Hall featuring a neon light art installation that says "guided by the same stars." Included in the upper half of the frame is a view outside a large window of a flying bird with the control tower at Logan Airport in the distance.

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Jan 6

Happy Three Kings Day from Boston City Hall!

Three "Kings" goof around as they pose for pictures during the Three Kings Day celebration at Boston City Hall.

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 31

Please join me in wishing my parents the happiest of anniversaries! They tied the knot in the Berkshires 60 years ago tonight. My sources tell me it was quite the party. Happy anniversary you two! Happy New Year everybody!
@jeanwilcox.bsky.social

Two lovebirds cuddle on a chair watching their kids and grandkids open presents on Christmas morning.

The fine looking couple, married nearly 60 years, wave goodbye to their daughter and son-in-law following their Christmas visit.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · Dec 25

Might have Santa beat this year!🤰🏻

Michelle & Santa pause to compare belly sizes at the 31st annual Menino Family toy drive in Dorchester

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 25

🤣❤️🎅🏻

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 25

Santa made my day comparing bellies with @mayorwu.boston.gov at the 31st Annual Menino Toy Drive at St. Peter's. Lots of kids and families left happy today! Congratulations to the Menino family and all the volunteers for putting on such a great event.

Mayor Michelle Wu and Santa compare bellies at the 31st Annual Menino Toy Drive.

A happy young man poses with Santa and his new sneakers at the 31st Annual Menino Toy Drive at St. Peter's in Dorchester.

Mayor Michelle Wu talks with Angela Menino, wife of Mayor Thomas M. Menino, during the 31st Annual Menino Toy Drive.

The Menino family, Mayor Wu with her family, volunteers, Santa, and other officials pose for a group picture during the 31st Annual Menino Toy Drive at St. Peter's in Dorchester.

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 20

A pop of color in a black and white world.

A pedestrian in a red parka stands out on a snow covered street scene of muted colors as they make their way towards Boston City Hall past the statue of Celtics great Bill Russell.

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 20

Snow on Snow Place! The old news photographer in me couldn't pass on a weather feature like this.

The snow flies as two bundled up people walk down Arch St. under the "Snow Place" street sign in Boston, Massachusetts.

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 20

Snow on Snow Place! The old news photographer in me couldn't pass on a weather feature like this.

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 15

Celebrating new homebuyers in Boston yesterday with @mayorwu.boston.gov! 230 residents bought homes this year with help from the City's first time homebuyer program. The perfect holiday party chock-full of hopes and dreams.

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 8

Great team effort here!
@bostonglobe.com photographer Jessica Rinaldi caught me working with @mayorwu.boston.gov 📸 😅

John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 8

www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/08/o...

Wu deserves credit for free museum program expansion - The Boston Globe

Also worth applauding: The two city councilors who first raised the issue of those students excluded from the program and continued to press the issue with City Hall, Erin Murphy and Ed Flynn.

www.bostonglobe.com

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John Wilcox @photowilcox.bsky.social · Dec 1

Congratulations to the Boston Bruins @nhlbruins.bsky.social. Love the new bear sculpted by Harry Weber!