Getting to photograph this team has given me a lot of experience and I enjoyed every minute of it.
Focused- I captured this image not really sure what she was doing but I know if I got the image it might be a great pre-game shot. When I capture basketball especially the same team; I always try to find something different to capture each time.
Coach didn't look to happy at this time, not really sure what was going on I don't really remember but I love capturing these images that express some type of emotion. It is what I love about photography.
When I chose to start shooting our basketball team, I wanted to try and get shots you don't really see in a sports illustrated or a slam. With a 40mm it was a definite challenge to capture the unusual but I just had to do it.
I love this photo for one reason; you can sense some type of high energy level from these two. A big play was made and they celebrated, I knew it was going to be a good shot once I saw it on my screen.
Again; trying to find something different to shoot in basketball can be challenging especially with a 40mm. People say gear doesn't matter but it does to an extent. This photo was just from a different perspective in the team huddle.
Double Team- Pregame two of the players said they wanted defensive shots, I said "You have to do it, if you want the shot..." Not taking shots or nothing. One of them captured above got told to pressure so I had to get that shot and it is something different.
Next Play- One of the players made a three and while the players are celebrating; Coach is making sure the players on the court are getting back on defense and doing their jobs right.
Emotion- It's what I love about sports photography; so many emotions going on in the gym. This player screaming always plays with emotion and I love it. Here is them doing their pre-game chant.
OTOP- The Lions motto this season, It means One Team One Pride. I like this photo due to everyone is coming in at once and you have one person pointing. It signifies the one team one pride motto. They all come together as one team all with having the same passion and pride for the game
Before shooting basketball, I didn't really know any of the players; I really only knew 2-3 of the players including Natalie pictured above. I didn't know anybody's pregame preparation, but I saw her praying and just thought it would be a good shot.
Jump Ball- I like this photo due to the fact that two of our players are going up and trying to get the rebound; even though one will be credited with it on the stats sheet; I thought it was cool how they are competitive within the team.
This game was crazy. It was Senior Day. They were playing Texas A&M Kingsville. No one really pulled away and no one really had a safe lead. This was captured toward the end of the game when the Lions made one of their final shots. These games are part of the reason I love photography. There is so much emotion; happiness, fear, anxious. Its why we love sports, a close game that can be won or loss on any error.
I like this shot because it shows that she is just shooting in her face. If she makes it the crowd goes wild; if she misses probably because she couldn't see. I'm not sure but it looked cool to me.
Lion Pride- Win or Lose the Lions go over to the student section right by the band and play our song. This is a tradition with all sports if the band is present. Win or Lose you respect the school and throw the L's up.
Locked in- These players are locked in on what coach is saying. Regardless if they like it or not they still pay attention to what he is saying regardless.
I love this picture because it shows the relationship the player and a coach has. With me being a student-athlete I have definitely learned that no matter what you have to trust your coach. Regardless of the situation.
Emotion again; a call was made that the players and coaches of the lions didn't agree with and she slapped the ball and yelled.
Here coach is arguing that call and trying to figure out the reasoning behind the call. A coach will always stand up for his players.
Thank You for taking the time to read this and explore what I saw this season with the TAMUC Women's Basketball Team. A big thanks to Josh as he gave me the opportunity to capture these moments and the coaches and players for trusting me to capture these moments
