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Monday, June 21, 2021

Rain, rain go away...or not?


Muddy uniforms can add additional interest to sports images.

As a sports photographer I have been cold, baked, drenched, and even cold and drenched while on assignment at an event.  Yet, while being wet on a late fall, or winter, evening is no ones opinion of fun, I have captured some rather unique moments in--to quote a former high school assistant marching band director of mine--passing moisture moments.

Friday, June 11, 2021

2020 (and in to 2021): Photography During a Pandemic...Continued

Swimming action taken from the stands due to Covid restrictions.

The winter and spring sports seasons brought much of the same challenges as the fall season did.  While there were a few exceptions, there was still a lot of photography from the stands, or from outside the courts, or playing fields, flexibility required, and mask wearing was still a must.  So, while not a whole lot changed one sport stuck out.

Monday, November 23, 2020

2020: Photography During a Pandemic

Army vs. Georgia Southern game action taken from the upper deck
 of Michie Stadium due to Covid-19 restrictions.

2020 certainly has been an interesting year.  

As a sports photographer, 2020, and the Covid-19 pandemic, has provided unique challenges, but also unique opportunities.  As the year nears it's end, I'd like to take a minute to reflect on some of the experiences, challenges, and unique learning opportunities that 2020 provided for me.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

THON 2017

The final reveal for the THON 2017 fundraising total.
The 2017 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon--more commonly known as THON--was held at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University on February 17-19.  The 2017 edition of the 46 hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon raised over $10 million to help combat childhood cancer.

Monday, January 16, 2017

PSU vs. USC 2017: A Rose Bowl for the Ages

Chris Godwin and DeAndre Thompkins celebrate a touchdown.
On January 2, 2017 the Penn State battled USC in the "Granddaddy of them All"--the Rose Bowl Game.

The Nittany Lions and Trojans duked it out in an instant classic with the Men of Troy ultimately prevailing over PSU by a 52-49 score.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

THON 2016

The fundraising total for THON 2016 is revealed.
The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon--more commonly known as THON--was held at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University.  The event, which is the largest student run philanthropic in the world, raised over $9 million to help combat childhood cancer.

Friday, April 1, 2016

Upset Valley

Penn State's Devin Foster celebrates Penn State's upset of Indiana.
Happy Valley turned into "Upset Valley" for two Penn State men's basketball games this past season.  On February 6, the Nittany Lions upset then No. 22 Indiana 68-63.  Then, a week and a half later, Penn State pulled off another upset, this time upending then No. 4 Iowa 79-75.  The Nittany Lions finished their 2015-2016 campaign at .500 with a 16-16 record.