Archive for the ‘sports’ Category
Color Run
I have wanted to shoot one of these since they started happening last year and today Lynchburg stepped up. The sun was out, the trail was clear and the colors did fly! I realized I should have brought a bag for my camera just as the countdown started 10.. 9.. 8.. Too late. Ended up [...]
In: city, Lynchburg, nature, portrait, sports, summer, Virginia
Soccer Tradition
I happened across some guys warming up for a soccer game and decided to ask what league they played in. I learned that a group of workers at La Carreta, a local Mexican food chain, have gotten together for a mini soccer tournament on Easter and Memorial Day for the last 26 years. Four teams [...]
In: children, holiday, Lynchburg, sports, Virginia
Faces in the Crowd
Liberty University turned around their worst start to a basketball season ever (0-8) and managed to earn a spot in the NCAA tournament. As they took the court in Ohio, I photographed the watch party at the LU basketball arena, watching students react to the roller coaster of a game that ended with a missed [...]
In: Lynchburg, portrait, school, sports, Virginia
Almost Game Time
The new Liberty University baseball stadium is almost finished; the first game is tomorrow even though there is still work to be done. I photographed a practice yesterday and found myself divided between shooting action and features. They did a bit of work sliding and fielding to get used to the new artificial turf.
In: architecture, Lynchburg, signs, sports, spring, Virginia, winter
Swim Toward the Light
Swimming pools are notoriously poorly lit. I’m not exactly sure why that is but it seems pretty consistent across the board: YMCAs, colleges, high schools, athletic clubs… Last week I photographed a swim practice and I tried using a remote flash. I got a lot of junk but I think a few came out alright.
In: children, Lynchburg, school, sports, Virginia
Daytime Basketball
The light in E.C. Glass High School’s gym during this rare daytime game was heavenly.
In: children, city, Lynchburg, school, sports
Eye on the Ball
Fun shot from last week, I liked how this one lined up. Students at Paul Munro Elementary school practice volleyball skills during their gym class.
In: children, Lynchburg, school, sports, Virginia
Country Motocross
William “Duck” Lloyd is a rising star in the quad motocross world. I didn’t know this sport existed before I met him but I learned a lot about it in a short time, just as Duck has since entering the sport several years ago. More experienced riders have told Duck he hasn’t yet “put in [...]
In: animals, fall, sports, summer, Virginia
Low Key
As part of my personal goal to get better at portraits, I wanted shoot this round of high school athletes of the year in black and white, using low-key lighting. Sam and Jill got on board and I think the series was very successful. It was good to really experiment with the subtleties of lighting, [...]
In: art, b/w, children, Lynchburg, portrait, sports, studio, Virginia
Super Dunk
The Liberty University SOAR Dunk Team performed during the Flames game at halftime (Feb 14th). I think I want to join.
In: Lynchburg, sports, Virginia
