Not gonna lie... I love indoor sports sometimes. Especially when I'm shooting in the summer. I don't have to worry about rain, bugs, where the sun is, and the heat. So I was excited to shoot Riley's volleyball portraits. I really l love the setting ones! And her purple nail polish. Normally I would say go with neutral nails, but some rules where made to be broken and I love the pop of color and I am very partial to purple!
I got the chance to photograph Alexis on her home field in Raider County. We went onto the bleachers, under the bleachers, and on the field. We got lucky as they were lining and numbering the field while we were there. So by the time we went onto the field it was freshly marked! Awesome! Always enjoy working with cheerleaders! Everything is better with Pom-poms!!
We shot Haley's tumbling at The Edge in Lynchburg. She asked to get a few with her tumbling coach and I was more than happy to do so. I am pretty sure Mariah has been a big help and influence on Haley's cheer and tumbling! Haley cheers at Rustburg on sideline and competition. I enjoyed the challenge of getting her tumbling. It wasn't easy that's for sure. Poor thing had to make more than a few passes ;) It was good practice, for both of us! Lol!
I got to shoot two volleyball players over the summer and loved both sessions. Not gonna lie it's great to work in the gym. No summer heat, bugs, or sun to worry about. :) I like getting to use the sun on some of my sports sessions but sometimes it's good to have a break.
I couldn't have been happier with Skylar's volleyball portraits. She was a delight to work with and we had fun. We tried all kinds of things! Skylar, you were awesome to photograph and would love to work with you again anytime!
Austin plays Baseball and Basketball. I enjoyed shooting both. I hid behind an L screen for the hitting and pitching ones. I love getting to capture the pitching straight on instead of just to the side. He had to do a lot of layups for me so I could get multiple angles! So he got a little practice during both sessions.
Austin is looking to attend either UVA or VA Tech after high school. He is thinking about being a meteorologist. First person I've known to want to be one. I think we all think we are one! Sounds like a very interesting field of study!! Good luck Austin on your upcoming Senior Basketball and Baseball seasons!!
