For the most recent episode of new YouTube show “Some Good News,” actor and Massachusetts native John Krasinski partnered with the Boston Red Sox to deliver the surprise of a life time to healthcare workers in Boston.
Krasinski surprised medical staff of a COVID-19 unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center with a video message from Red Sox legend David Ortiz and four free Red Sox tickets for life.
The staffers then got to ride on a specially commissioned Duck Boat to an empty Fenway Park, where they threw out a ceremonial first pitch, ran the bases, posed for pictures, and received special scoreboard video messages from Red Sox players, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.
The episode of “Some Good News” is embedded above, and a gallery of photos from the special trip to Fenway Park is below. It was a surreal experience to be inside the ballpark to shoot this. Proud of our Red Sox crew for always stepping up to the challenge and delivering the content when it’s needed.
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: The signage displays a message as medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Four seats are reserved as season tickets for medical workers as medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Four seats are reserved as season tickets for medical workers as medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: The scoreboard displays a message as medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: The signage displays a message as medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: The scoreboard displays a video message from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Lauren Baker as medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: The scoreboard displays a video message from former Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz as medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center throw out a ceremonial first pitch as they are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center run a lap around the bases as they are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center pose for a photograph in front of the Green Monster scoreboard as they are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: The scoreboard displays a video message from Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts as medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Footprints in the infield are shown as medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center react as they cross home plate after running a lap around the bases as they are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: A Boston Duck tours Duck Boat transports medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as they are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 9: Medical professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center throw out a ceremonial first pitch as they are welcomed onto the empty field at Fenway Park in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic on April 9, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The welcoming was filmed for the ‘Some Good News With John Krasinski’ YouTube series. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 2: The sun rises over Fenway Park on what would have been the home opening day for the Boston Red Sox against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on April 2, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The game was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 2: The sun rises over Fenway Park on what would have been the home opening day for the Boston Red Sox against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on April 2, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The game was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 2: Empty seats are shown as the sun rises over Fenway Park on what would have been the home opening day for the Boston Red Sox against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on April 2, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The game was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 2: The facade is shown as the sun rises over Fenway Park on what would have been the home opening day for the Boston Red Sox against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on April 2, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The game was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 2: A bird flies past the foul pole as the sun rises over Fenway Park on what would have been the home opening day for the Boston Red Sox against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on April 2, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The game was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 2: Lansdowne street is shown as the sun rises over Fenway Park on what would have been the home opening day for the Boston Red Sox against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on April 2, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The game was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, sports at all levels have been cancelled for the foreseeable future. Among the many events was the Boston Red Sox home Opening Day, scheduled for yesterday against the Chicago White Sox. Every year, Red Sox photography staff is into the ballpark early to shoot the sunrise. It has become a welcome tradition for fans and members of the front office alike. Although yesterday’s game was postponed, I was granted special access to be in the ballpark for an hour early in the morning to keep the sunrise photo tradition going. The weather was not ideal for sunrise, but it was important to get the photo regardless. A big thanks to Fenway Park security for getting me the clearance to do this.
Here’s a new cover image shot for Red Sox Magazine of shortstop Xander Bogaerts and third baseman Rafael Devers. I shot this portrait several weeks ago in the grounds crew warehouse at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers toward the end of Spring Training.
This portrait involved a three light set up – a main light in front with a six foot parabolic umbrella and two rim strobes with gridded strip boxes flanking the players from behind. We put some dirt on the floor to accentuate the gritty look, and topped it off with a few seconds of smoke from a machine. I’m happy with the results! A big thanks to the Fenway South grounds crew for their help in getting the space primed to shoot in, and thanks to Xander and Raffy for their time.