Tag: basketball

Atlanta Dream 2025 Collection: Media Day Highlights

Last month I had the opportunity to photograph the retail set during the Atlanta Dream Media Day. For this shoot, we did portraits on a blue backdrop, while also using a backdrop made by previous Atlanta Dream apparel. Shop their 2025 Collection now at the Atlanta Dream Drip Shop! Gear List: Stay In Touch with…

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Atlanta Dream Media Day

Last month I had the opportunity to shoot one of the sets for the WNBA Atlanta Dream Media Day. For this shoot, we did 4 different lighting sets for each athlete, which was a fun task! To make this process smoother, we had a 7 light set up, and just turned on and off different…

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#FitnessFriday: Pierre Abena

“Showing is better than telling.” Floyd Mayweather Model: Pierre Abena Wardrobe Stylist: Jamar Hart This is to motivate photographers that believe you need “A LOT” of equipment to create! YOU ARE WRONG! For this shoot I used ONLY a 1 light set up. Here’s a break down and bts of the images above using a…

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#FitnessFriday: Quasars + Strobes

I’m not going to lie, this shoot was a little challenging because this set was built to shoot video with the fitness models. Mixing constant lights plus strobes can somewhat be a challenge, but greatness can come of it when you understand lighting! The back lights consisted of 4 gelled quasars to create a beautiful…

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#MondayMotivation: Bryan

“Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.” Kobe Bryant For this shoot I used a 2 light set up. Here’s a break down and bts of the image above using the Paul C Buff‘s AlienBees Flash units. On the key light, I had a 7″ Standard Reflector on…

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#WhatsYourWhy? – Reese Whitely

#WhatsYourWhy? defines the purpose of each individual and how their “why” is the driving force that pushes them every single day.

#WhatsYourWhy? – Coach Bazz

#WhatsYourWhy? defines the purpose of each individual and how their “why” is the driving force that pushes them every single day.

#WhatsYourWhy? – John Lewis

#WhatsYourWhy? defines the purpose of each individual and how their “why” is the driving force that pushes them every single day.

In the Quiet Moments: Alan Michael-Thompson

  I had the opportunity to document a training session with Alan Michael-Thompson who is a professional basketball player in France. During the summer he trains back home in Los Angeles, while also playing in the Drew League. Inspired by his story and his dedication to his craft, I decided to do both documentary style…

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#WorkoutWednesday – Dillon

Last week I was contacted by one of the talent managers at Aspire Talent Management with the opportunity to test with one of their models, Dillon. Wanting to continue shooting some athletic outdoor shots, I took this as the perfect chance to do just that! I pulled 3 different adidas looks and we hit Venice beach bright and…

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#MondayMotivation – John Gaines

A couple of weeks ago, Wilhelmina fitness model John Gaines Jr. contacted me about creating some fitness images. Knowing he was well diverse in athletics, we decided to create a mixture of fitness as well as sports images. For this shoot I styled him in Nike gear, and chose items that would either compliment the background…

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#WorkoutWednesday – Yamen

A few weeks ago I got great news that Yamen Sanders (the model I previously shot) was signed to Wilhelmina Models. After getting signed he told me he was in need of some location images for his portfolio book that will help him land more jobs, so we woke up bright and early one morning, and hit…

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#WorkoutWednesday: Miska

Had the opportunity to collaborate with Miska of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited agency in Los Angeles, CA.

#Flashback Friday: Amber

Had the opporitunity to collaborate with Jordan Raggio of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited agency in Los Angeles, CA.