End of a Season

End of a Season

No longer a Freshman Quarterback

Today was the State Finals for High School Football at Ford Field. I had the distinct pleasure of being on the field to chronicle this event. Although the Dragons lost this game, I think the season was a complete win.

The theme for today's game was "No longer a Freshman Quarterback." That's because that stigma for Sean Charette will be gone after today's game. I had a great time following this quarterback this season. I think I'll let the following pictures speak for themselves.

I title the following image "Character"

One other sub-theme I had for this game was to capture some of the aspects of the game that we don't normally see on ESPN or Sports Center. Here is one of those shots.

This next shot wowed me as I was taking it. The sea of orange beyond the quarterback was overwhelming, and I think this shot puts it into perspective.

"Come on clock, give me one more chance"

The bus ride home was a quiet one (I suspect.)

Congratulations on a great season Lake Orion!

Give it up for Our Dragons!

Give it Up for Our Dragons

Everyone in the community is rooting for the Dragons

Reflection

Reflection

I enjoy the intensity of the look this boy is giving out the window and the reflection seen in the glass. The blue eyes with the snow reflecting in them is really great as well. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Special thanks to my brother and his wife for driving many miles to visit. Today was really wonderful.

Big Brother

Big Brother

My brother protects me,
My brother teaches me,
My brother is there for me,
My big brother means the world to me.

Builder of the snow woman

Builder of the snow woman

Here's a portrait of the architect of this snowwoman. The pink scarf was a great touch to this pint sized ball of snow and ice.

Winter - That way

Winter's - That way

The first snow man of the season was donned with a princess scarf and some old dirty gloves. Aaah Winter, I'm done with you now. Go that way!

Snowman Profile

Snowman Profile

This snowman was very photogenic.

Barbed Sunset

Barbed Sunset

I've been trapped at work every day for the past two weeks. I see this view every evening at sunset. I was finally able to get my camera for this quick shot. I wish I had a step ladder, because the image I really wanted to take was from about 2 feet taller than I am. I still like the perspective of this shot though.

Morning View

Morning View

I love palm trees. They make me feel like I'm on vacation.

Manhattan Beach Profile

Manhattan Beach Profile

Here's one of my favorite photos from last weekend's photo shoot. It's been a tough week for photography here in LA. I have seen every sunset this week through old dingy windows without the ability to photograph them.

A walk at the beach

A Walk at the beach.

Here's a bit more from last weekend.

Joy at the beach

Joy at the beach

Blue, Sky, Love

Blue, Sky, Love

I love so much about this photograph, it's hard to describe every feature.
I love the sand on the face from the beach.
I love the sunset in the background.
I love the expression on this child's face.
I love the blue eye's and how rich the color looks.
I love that I did virtually nothing to the color .
I love the curly hair.

Life is Beautiful

Live is Beautiful

Another shot from this weekends portrait session at Manhattan Beach. This is one of my favorites from Saturday.

Beach Portrait Session

Beach Portrait Session

Photographing at the beach at sunset is one of the most challenging lighting opportunities that I have ever had. Knowing your camera well and being able to alter settings quickly is essential. We only had an hour to get these shots at Manhattan beach before I had to go back to my real job, but I think they turned out great.

Life's a beach

Life's a beach

Focus on the QB

Tonight Lake Orion plays against Romeo in round two of the playoffs. I wish I could be there to shoot this game, but it would be a bit difficult being here in LA. I would need quite a telephoto lens to cover it :)

Here's a shot I took last week that I have not discussed yet. At first glance it looks a bit blurry, but this shot was completely intentional. I slowed down the shutter speed and as I took the picture I zoomed out. This allowed me to show focus of the quarterback while giving everything around him the sense of motion.

LA Flower Thingy

While on a photo walk here in LA, I took a photo of this flower thingy, but have no idea what kind it is. Any one have any insight into this tropical beauty, please leave a comment and let me know.

LA Photo Shoot

Here's an impromptu photo shoot for my first day in Los Angeles.

This girls a super model in the makeing.

The next few images were quite a challenge to get. This boy was interested in playing, but not interested in posing for any photographs. So a fast shutter and reverse psychology was required. I think the results are great.