Portrait Extravaganza

Every week we do a feature on a local high school student who is involved positively with their school and community. I'm not the strongest portrait shooter, but these are what I came back with. I think the simple one, with no fancy flash, is probably the best. What do you think?

Slice of middle school life

I think the title speaks for itself.

More Soccer

Just for you, Doctor D.

Fall!

I love apples.

Sporting it Up

Yesterday marked the first time I got my big lights to work correctly during a sporting event! Sometimes the most satisfying accomplishments are the simplest. Anyway, volleyball girls are usually really emotional, but since this was the district finial they really let loose. I liked these shots; hope you all (or y'all as Justin would say) do too.

Good Times

I was at a soccer game yesterday that got pretty heated, what with the injuries and trash talking parents. But I like these two shots. I'm not much of a sports shooter but this one was pretty fun.

Just for Fun

These are two shots from back in September I really enjoyed. The little girl was upset because some boys stole beads from her, and the police officer was excited to give out high-fives to CRIM 10k runners. I love them both.

Personal Attachment

This is one of those photographs where you judgment is clouded by a personal attachment. These two women were real ladies, and great company. I really enjoyed speaking with them and wanted them to end up in the paper. Sometimes I just want people to be in the paper who are excited about it. Every time I shoot somebody's photo who is really jazzed about it, and then it doesn't run, I would imagine it hurts our readership base. Particularly when we don't really run many pictures from within the city limits, though those are the people who are excited for coverage the most. So even though it didn't make the paper, it's being published here and that's what counts, at least for me.