The Retreat
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In the spring of 2019, I was asked to provide a quote for producing a Google virtual tour and still images of a hidden gem in downtown Hartford called “The Retreat” http://www.crtct.org/en/need-help/senior-services/the-retreat .


The Retreat is the first urban-built affordable assisted living community in Connecticut. The facility has 100 apartments in a beautiful building at 90 Retreat Avenue. The facility is is owned and operated by the Community Renewal Team. According to their website, CRT http://www.crtct.org/en/ was started in 1962 and has become the largest non-profit human service agency in Connecticut. In 2018 CRT’s programs and services helped more than 67,000 individuals and 28,000 families.

Unfortunately, funding was not available in 2019. One thing I have learned as a commercial photographer is to follow up with clients who request a quote. I keep checking back and was pleased to be contacted by the communications director of CRT in the summer of 2020, when funding became available to go ahead with the photography. 

You can take the virtual tour here: https://goo.gl/maps/V2ssftV6V4HtRYxM6
I was also asked to create a short video, which I did utilizing the still images. You can view the video here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/o1yvcjmq7bh637q/The_Retreat_Version2.mp4?dl=0




The apartments and the patio feature views of Hartford. There is a spacious "Civic Center" lounge, a craft and game room, a large dinning room and a smaller private dinning area for family meals. There is a large chapel that features artwork of all the major religions. The residents also have medical professionals and an exam room available on the premises.




They also have a beauty salon.

I was really impressed by the staff at this facility and by the fact that the rental fees are scaled to the income of the residents. The Retreat is truly a gem, and I was pleased to be chosen to photograph it.


Tim Becker

Creative Images Photography

901 Main St.

Manchester, CT 06040

860-528-7818

tim@2cimages.com


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Tim Becker ~ Commercial Photographer

 
I became fascinated with photography during my High School years. I have come a long way from shooting Tri-X black and white film in my Nikon F.

While studying professional photography at Rochester Institute of Technology, I worked as a photojournalist for two daily newspapers. After graduation, I went on to work photographing products for retail sporting goods and hand tool catalogs. In my twenties, I opened my own commercial photography studio and never looked back. Today I produce business portraits, 360 degree virtual tours, and still images and video of factories and construction sites. 

Helping businesses communicate visually with their customers, clients, and shareholders is a true passion for me.

Tim Becker
Creative Images Photography
901 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
860-528-7818
2cimages.com
tim@2cimages.com

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