August 31, 2009

Jump High

Jump.

Sounds so easy. Just jump. Pick both feet up and jump.

When it comes to cheerleading, jumping is a little more complicated than "jump". A toe-touch requires not only height but "the perfect form". Toes pointed, chest up, straight legs.

Every practice I always sounded like a broken record. "Point your toes." "Your knees are bent." "Land with both feet together."

Sometimes teenagers (I know you find it surprising) think that adults don't know what they are talking about.

A picture does not lie. A picture would allow each girl to examine, study and fix their jump.

A picture, speaks volumes.

During the "lightening delay" Friday night I had a little fun with the cheerleaders.

Leah. (you always had perfect form. pull that chest up!)

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Courtney.

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Amber. (your eyes are closed in every picture)

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August 30, 2009

Sports Photography, Part 2

This is not my first attempt at indoor sports photography, but my first attempt with my new lens that was praised for its speed with indoor sports photography.

Volleyball is fast. I guess not as fast as basketball. But fast in the sense that I cannot follow the ball with a camera up to my eye.

Regina, your team looks great! I am excited to see what the season holds!

Go Hornets!

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August 29, 2009

Sports Photography

I was recently contacted by a local magazine about sports photography. I quickly told the owner of the magazine that I was NOT a sports photographer. I lack the proper lens. AND I am not willing to spend $10,000 + to get equipped.

However, I gave in and tonight. I decided I would "attempt" to capture Friday Night football. The only thing I had going for "my camera" was the fact that my 85mm stops down to 1.4.

What I learned:
1. Football moves fast. 2. It was hard to be in the right place at the right time. 3. I lack knowledge of the sport. {you would think that cheering for six years and coaching cheerleading for six years would provide sufficient "football" knowledge. WRONG}.4. That it IS time to invest in a new camera that has better noise reduction.

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August 25, 2009

Hardin High School Cheerleaders

I really put a lot of thought into locations for my shoots. The location of this shoot may seem basic to most {"yea yea cheerleaders on a turf field} however, to longtime Hardin residents this location is a big deal.

Hardin High School football will open the season this Friday on their new field. To small town folks, this must needed renovation is a big deal.

I hope these photos will serve as a reminder to all the girls as a momentous milestone.

The Vintage 80's look. (or maybe 70's :)
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Captain Leah, Senior
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Courtney, Junior
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Kelsea, Senior
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Kadie, Senior
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Kelsi, Sophomore
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Michelle, Senior
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McKenah, Senior
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Kelsey, Junior
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Amber, Junior
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Hayley, Sophomore
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Bryanna, Freshman
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Kayla, Freshman
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Shelby, Freshman
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Kora, Freshman
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Nicole, Freshman
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Ellie, Freshman
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August 13, 2009

Hardin High School Volleyball, Kaitlyn

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Hardin High School Volleyball, Courtney

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Hardin High School Volleyball, Amber

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Hardin High School Volleyball, Meagan

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Hardin High School Volleyball, Mya

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