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Welcome to the Blog…..
This is my new blog. I’m not going to bore you with everything I shoot, just some of the highlights. If you have never been here before I suggest that you start at the begining with my first blog entry (Click Here) and read forward. Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away there was a planet called Nikon………
Posted August 21st, 2009 at 4:32 pm.
There’s a Storm Brewing…..
I’ve been enjoying my time working with the Tampa Bay Storm Football team. Curruently we are in First Place in our division. It’s been a real pleasure getting to know and work with all of the players. I’ve joined the team at a really opportune time. If you have never been to a Arena Football game I highly recommend it. It’s very fast paced, what other sport can the a goal be made within the first 15 seconds of a game? Congrats to Coach Marcum on his 200th win!
Posted July 8th, 2010 at 2:00 pm.
It Lives……
Ok I just got an email from a friend of mine asking if I was still alive? The answer is yes! Sorry I have not updated the blog lately but truth is some days it’s just boring work. Keep in mind that the summer is my slow period, but I’ll try to keep you updated.
Posted June 9th, 2010 at 7:48 pm.
The Official “RE-SHOOTER”…..
So I now have the title of the Official “Re-Shooter” of the Tampa Bay Storm Dancers. Truth is, there is a really funny story here but I like my job so those that know will be laughing and those that don’t will just have to wonder.
Posted May 7th, 2010 at 8:41 pm.
The Boys are back in Town….
Tonight was the 98 Rockfest and the best part of it was that my friends from Sevendust were in town. This is a crazy show, 13 bands and it’s an all day event. Sevendust did an unplugged show in the afternoon which was great. Paper Tongue’s, Hellyeah, Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd, Limp Bizkit and Alice in Chains. One of the highlights had to be Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit. Wes is known for wearing off the wall outfits and make-up but today’s was insane. Next year Vinny, I promise that I’ll make my Lasagne for ya! Click the thumbnail for more photos…
Posted April 27th, 2010 at 8:45 pm.
Stars on Ice….
This is still one of the most difficult shows to shoot as a photographer. The Olympic Skates are so fast on the ice and there is always dramatic lighting to make things more difficult.
Posted April 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm.
Alicia Keys, The Freedom Tour…..
One of the things I love about my job is each shoot is different. Each assignment is a new challenge. This was a great concert, unless you were a photographer! We got to shoot one song, the fog machine was set to over drive and the lighting director pointed 80,000 watts of light into the front row. I swear that’s Alicia in the cage, Trust me!
Posted March 28th, 2010 at 8:28 pm.
In the Eye of the Storm…..
Tonight I got my first chance to work with the Storm as their new Team Photographer. Yesterday I shot all of the team’s PR Photographs. I also got a chance to produce some more editorial photos of Brett Dietz the Quarterback. Tonight I shot the pre-season game against their long time rival, the Orlando Predators. The Tampa Bay Storm defeated the Orlando Predators 40-16.
Posted March 26th, 2010 at 8:09 pm.
Tennis Anyone?….
A celebrity packed tennis lineup, featuring Andy Roddick, James Blake, Jim Courier, Vera Zvonareva, Victoria Azarenka and Rennae Stubbs came together for the fifth year of the Tampa Tennis Classic. Tampabay Lightning’s Stephane Veilleux, equipped with some unusual tennis fashion, took on Andy Roddick as part of the game. I don’t really blame him. A couple of years ago at this same event, I caught one of Andy’s 150 mph serves in the neck. Let’s say it left a lasting impression. The event benefits Raymond James Courier’s Kids, a program founded by Jim Courier.
Posted March 22nd, 2010 at 7:54 pm.
Michael Bublé….
Tonight Michael Buble stopped by the Forum with his Crazy Love Tour.
Posted March 13th, 2010 at 6:13 pm.
Fearless Taylor….
Tonight was the opening night of the Taylor Swift “Fearless” Tour. What a great show and a shining new Star. I have never seen anyone take so long to go through a meet and greet. Taylor met and hugged each and everyone of her fans. Saw some familiar faces backstage. Taylor, hope you enjoy the book, Robert next time let me know your coming and I’ll bring the “bangers and mint jelly”! Click the thumbnail for more…
Posted March 4th, 2010 at 9:15 pm.
You love my lady lumps…..
The Black Eyed Peas “Pump it up” with The Energy Never Dies World Tour. All I can say is it was “Fergalicious”!
Posted February 10th, 2010 at 10:03 pm.
John Mayer – The Battle Studies Tour…..
John turns out to be such a great blues guitar player that I just had to play with some old fashion grainy black & white images
Posted February 5th, 2010 at 11:21 pm.
Professional Bull Riders….
After watching these 2,000 pound bulls toss 200 pound cowboys around like rag dolls, you could not pay me enough to climb on one! I had a couple of close calls and I’m shooting from in shark cage!
Posted January 30th, 2010 at 7:16 pm.
Happy New Year…..
This year brings up yet another of life’s great questions… Is there life after death? What is the meaning of life? How many licks does it take to get to the center of a toosie pop? And now… is it Two Thousand Ten or Twenty Ten? The World my never know!
Posted December 31st, 2009 at 2:18 am.
NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship…
Penn State wins an unprecedented third straight NCAA Championship over Texas. For me shooting sports it’s always in the eyes of the players. That far away stare tells you everything.
Posted December 19th, 2009 at 10:38 pm.
93.3 Jingle Balls….
93.3 FLZ’s Jingle Ball is Tampa Bay’s holiday concert featuring a star studded lineup of acts. The performers included The Fray, Jordin Sparks, Pitbull, 3Oh!3, Sean Kingston, Boys Like Girls, Jason DeRulo, Iyaz, Ke$ha and We The Kings.
Posted December 13th, 2009 at 11:57 pm.
SEC/Big East Invitational…..
What is it about Basketball that makes grown men loose their minds. This sport has to have the craziest fans anywhere! Game one: Mississippi State beats DePaul 76-45 and then Syracuse over the Florida Gators 85-73.
Posted December 10th, 2009 at 9:50 pm.
Lingerie Football?
OK let me get this straight, girls playing football in lingerie. I covered the first game of the “LFL” Lingerie Football League between the Tampa Breeze and the Chicago Bliss. Girls playing football in bras…. they may have something here. Sorry to say that Chicago beat Tampa 27-18
Posted December 4th, 2009 at 9:31 pm.
KISS… my love gun!
The KISS train came through town this week. Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley can still rock it. Always a great show to shoot!
Posted October 21st, 2009 at 8:57 pm.
Shampoo rinse and repeat….
I worked with Metallica last night. Opening acts were Gojira and Lamb of God. METAL, METAL Hard Core METAL! As I was shooting the show I had to keep waiting for hair to blow out of the performers faces. And that’s when it hit me… all of the Heavy Metal tours are always sponsored by Budwiser or Jägermeister, so why not Shampoos? Can you imagine the budget for hair care products? Wouldn’t you use Lamb of God Shampoo? I’m just saying I think there is a missing market here. The Head & Shoulders Tour….
