Media days are one of the most important opportunities for photographers to capture athletes at their best. But let’s be real—when you’ve got dozens of players cycling through in just minutes, keeping energy high and poses fresh can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why I created the Media Day Posing Guide for Basketball—a step-by-step resource designed to…
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Unveiling the Artistry of Long Jumper Will Williams in a Personal Studio Session | Photoshoot Breakdown Included
We often don’t talk about the trust that is built when creating! I’ve photographed professional Long Jumper Will Williams at numerous competitions over the years, but creating with an athlete in studio is always more personal because of the sense of vulnerability. This session started with conversation around training and preparing for the Olympic Games,…
Have you tried EvotoAI?
#Photographers, is the glare in glasses your biggest enemy when editing? Or does removing stray hairs take too much time? What if there’s a way to cut your editing time in more than half? #EvotoAI is an easy to use solution for both beginners and professional photographers. From skin retouching, to new features like “glass…
Canada Soccer Media Day
So I had the amazing opportunity to photograph the Canada Women’s National Soccer team 🇨🇦! So honored to have had this fun opportunity with some amazing athletes! Congratulations on your win at the SheBelieves Cup this past weekend! Here are a few favorites from this shoot: 📸 Canon R5 💻 Tether Tools cord to Capture…
New E-Book!
So I did thing! Working in sports has given me so much insight, along with being married to an Olympian! Over the last few years I’ve found myself passionate about helping athletes learn how to create and monetize their brand, after realizing the lack of support and resources provided by agents, organizations, and committees. If…
Photography Workshop
Unlock the full potential of your camera and transform your photography skills with our comprehensive Photography Workshop taught by Cat Harper of Cat Harper Photography & Bee Trofort-Wilson of Bee Trofort Photography! Whether you’re a novice or an enthusiast looking to sharpen your craft, this course offers an in-depth exploration of photography essentials. Special Guest Derek Blanks!
Toronto Lighting Workshop
I’m excited to be going back to Toronto to teach a lighting workshop! In this 3 hour hands-on session, I will cover each of the lighting details needed to create amazing long exposure portraits. Topics will include selecting the right camera settings, lighting setups, how to direct your models, implementing color gels, and creative techniques…
Editorial – The Girlfriend from AARP
I had the opportunity to shoot an editorial, Revealed! 5 Of The Best Standing Exercises That Are Perfect For A Hotel Workout for the Girlfriend from AARP. For this shoot we used constant lights to create GIFs of 5 different workouts. Crew: Model: Natasha G of Sports & Lifestyle Unlimited Make Up Artist: Danielle Mitchell…
#FitnessFriday: Kenny Selmon
“Hurdles will keep coming in your life. Solving these hurdles is the key of your next success.” I had a great time photographing Spyder Korea athlete and professional 400m Hurdler Kenny Selmon. Another fun shoot in the books playing with long exposures and stroboscopic effect! For these images I used a Profoto (D2 + D1)…
#FitnessFriday: DeMichael
“Ready to return to the ring!” I had a great time photographing professional boxer DeMichael Harris aka Trigga Man. This was such a fun shoot and such a great feeling to just have the opportunity to create with no limits (since covid did stop the show for a while )! From playing with colored gels…
#WCW: Tahira
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to work with fitness model Tahira of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited for some portfolio updates. We were able to get some fun studio portraits, and a few lifestyle portraits outside. For these images I used the Paul C Buff‘s AlienBees Flash units 3 light set up….
#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…
#MondayMotivation: Lucas
So I had the opportunity to work with calisthenics athlete and new signed fitness model Lucas of of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited. After scrolling through his instagram and seeing his crazy stunts I instantly wanted to document him in this studio space to have him do some tricks on a motorcycle. So glad everything turned…
#WCW: Jasmine
Guess who got signed?! So after submitting the images from our first shoot together, Jasmine ended up getting signed by Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited Agency! Woohoo!!! So we decided to do a second shoot to add more fitness, lifestyle, and swimwear looks to her portfolio.
#MondayMotivation: Jasmine
So one of my best friends from high school expressed to me her interest in getting into modeling, and with her basketball and yoga experience I suggested her getting into fitness modeling. During my visit to Miami we reconnected and made some magic on a cloudy, rainy day, and guess what?! These images helped her…
#TipsAndTricksTuesday: How To Remove/Change a Background
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#MondayMotivation: Kerron Clement
“I truly believe that we can overcome any hurdle that lies before us.” A few weeks ago I had the amazing opportunity to work with 400m hurdler and Olympic Champion Kerron Clement. Although the Olympics has been postponed to 2021, the grind doesn’t stop. Athletes are still training from home during the quarantine to stay…
#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…
#WCW: Karlee
Had the opportunity to photograph beautiful fitness model Karlee of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited to update her portfolio in Miami. I love shooting in natural light especially when you can guide your subject in the best position for lighting!
#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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