Follow Your Bliss

Welcome to Hingham Life, a new annual magazine committed to showcasing the inspiring people, places, businesses and local culture that make Hingham an incredible place to live, work and visit!

Earlier this summer, I arrived at Hingham Yacht Club on a balmy evening for our Hingham Life cover shoot and was struck not only by the spectacular beauty of the location, but also by the fact that in my 19 years of exploring and writing about the main streets and back roads of Hingham, this would be my first trip out into Hingham Bay. As our hosts Alicia Secor and Jim McGorry prepared to set out in their beautiful Saber 386, MOTU, photographer Kjeld Mahoney and I hopped aboard a chase boat to capture the supreme serenity of a sunset sail. I later asked Secor to describe what she loved best about sailing, and she answered with a sentiment I completely identify with.

The experience of making a magazine is itself a creative journey—a culmination of many memorable moments and captivating conversations. For this issue of Hingham Life, our team of freelance writers, photographers and graphic designers spent many months uncovering Hingham’s hidden gems. Writer David Kindy’s “Historical Scavenger Hunt,” for example, offers a tour of notable but often-overlooked historical markers, memorials and landmarks. Readers can also test their knowledge of Hingham by trying to identify all of the local spots featured in photographer Jack Foley’s “Hometown Close-Up.”

This issue features profiles of several amazing artists, chefs and entrepreneurs who are making an impact in the Hingham community. Read about the town’s newest “Culinary Game Changer,” a trio of fashion-forward “Style Makers,” and a tale of one local photographer’s mission to create community, one photograph at a time.

Since Hingham’s natural beauty is one of its greatest assets, we sent writer Jen McInerney to explore “The Wonders of World’s End,” while John Galluzzo’s feature “The Nature of Things,” highlights Hingham Land Conservation Trust’s 50th anniversary. In addition, the feature “Custom Home with Heart,” takes a look inside a gorgeous property newly renovated by the talented team at Hingham’s Oak Development & Design.

No matter how well you think you know a community, there are always new surprises just waiting to be discovered. Join us as we explore the very best things about Hingham! Visit us on our website, Hinghamlife.com, and be sure to tag us @HinghamLifeMag when you share your own adventures.

Enjoy!

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / CO-FOUNDER

Maria Allen maria@southshorehomelifeandstyle.com

CHIEF REVENUE AND MARKETING OFFICER / CO-FOUNDER

Jane Cournan

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ART DIRECTOR

Eric Brust-Akdemir

DESIGNERS

Rachel Clayton, Kendra Sousa

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Claudia Oliver, Kathy Rusinoski

WRITERS

John Galluzzo, David Kindy, Jen McInerney, Kathleen McKenna, Stephanie Neil

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Lisa Czech, Jack Foley, Alyssa Fortin, Richard Green, Kjeld Mahoney, Kate Rogan, Elyssa Scheck, Derrick Zellmann

MARKETING INTERN

Sarah Tormey

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Contributors

LISA CZECH is a photographer based on the South Shore who specializes in commercial photography as well as photography of live bands. She loves creating unique photos for each job. She recently took on the challenge of styling and photographing glittering diamond and gemstone jewelry at two of Hingham’s top jewelry stores. When she is not taking photos, Czech enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and hanging out by the pool.

Photographer KJELD MAHONEY is known for his spectacular scenic fine art photography, wedding photos, family portraits and food photography. He displays prints of his work and the work of other local artists at his gallery in Scituate, nestled on the banks of the North River. Mahoney recently took a sunset boat ride out of Hingham Yacht Club to photograph a beautiful sailboat, which is featured on our cover.

KATE ROGAN is an award-winning photographer who was named one of the 12 Best Editorial Photographers in Boston by Peer Space in 2022. Her work has appeared in such publications as South Shore Home, Life & Style, Chatham Living, and Cape Cod and The Islands. Her specialties include print editorials, personal branding and senior portraits. She lives in a tiny seaside village with her two children for whom her business Ellie Finn Photography is named after. You can find more of her creative and published work on Instagram @elliefinnphotography.

DERRICK ZELLMANN is an award-winning photographer whose work has been published both nationally and internationally. His specialties range from wedding photography and family portraiture to real estate and food photography. For this issue, Zellmann visited Hingham’s new culinary hot spot, NOMAI, where he photographed owner Brian Moy and captured images of the restaurant’s spectacular atmosphere and food.