M's Game

We arrived early to grab our seats and some snacks. Cracker Jacks, perhaps. My dad scored some sweet seats on the 3rd base line, prime spot to work the 135mm....for lefties at least.

June 20th, 2009 - Seattle Mariners vs Arizona Diamondbacks (FINAL 7-3)


Here's Ichiro's first hit in the game:


Ichiro really knows how to work his stance, he hit a double on this at bat


Ellie is a big fan of M's games. Especially the Mariner Moose!

BYU SWIM & DIVE Commercial

I was very excited to shoot the BYU swimmers. In high school, before I discovered my love for photography, I was an avid swimmer and water polo player. I played water polo and swam with some sleep and lots of eating in between. It seemed like that's all I did and it was great! Now that I am focusing on photography I only swim occasionally. It felt nostalgic to be at the pool with other swimmers but not suited up. The dramatic lighting setup quickly helped me forget any past feeling and I couldn't wait to take some photographs. I talk a little more about what went on in my behind the scenes post.

The real genius behind the madness is friend and film student Devin Graham of Greenlight Films. I'll post a link when they finish the commercial!

If only I had honed my photography skills when I swam...man I wish I had a photo of me like this.


This is now possibly my all time favorite photo I've taken....


Here are the guys who made the commercial happen: Devin, David, and Jacob (and a bunch of people who were a big help).




Devin, I say we sell this to Billabong. I'll go fifty-fifty with you.

BYU SWIM & DIVE - Behind the Scenes

Monday night was great. Intense. My friend Devin Graham of Greenlight Films has been working on a commercial for the 2009 season of the BYU Swim and Dive Team. Let me tell you first hand that it is going to rock! All I've seen is a quick preview from the underwater filming and the day-of that I shot at. I promise you, you haven't seen anything like this.

Devin Graham and his team use the RED ONE digital camera. One word: AMAZING. I was overly impressed with the quality. The video has a magical look and feel, akin to what the Canon EOS 5D mkII offers in photography, for those familiar with SLR's.

The behind the scenes photos I took were so cool I had to make a post just about them. The real photographs are that much better. I can't wait to post them! ps, no I don't think I'm changing my logo...I just wanted a more simple design for these.

As you can see Devin does some pretty serious work. But he also likes to make sure everyone is having a good time!

The viewing tunnel beneath the pool was the perfect place for the interviews. Nice job Greenlight films!

Apparently Pledge is the way the best way to keep the track squeaky clean....minus the squeaks.

WIAA Round 2

After an extremely exciting game to open up the WIAA tourney on Wednesday (think Kentucky vs LSU comeback status...well maybe not quite that intense). For high school basketball this was an amazing feat to be down by 12 points with only minutes to go and Darnell Williams hits the game winning shot. The Vikings defeated No. 2 Eisenhower 68-65.

Here is a video from THE NEWS TRIBUNE. After Williams shot Marquise Doss steals the ball to seal the deal.




Unfortunately last night was a different story. Curtis "believed", the fans "believed", I 'believed". Even Foss believed that it was very likely Curtis could win. The lead Foss held never was too comforting especially after watching the Vikings win the night before. When the Vikings cut the double-digit-deficit to three points with a shot from Darnell Williams with 45 seconds remaining. Everyone present thought we were in for another comeback! In the end Curtis lost 66-59.

Here is a quick preview. There are way too many good pictures to post but more will follow. The individual player DVD are coming together nicely and will be available at the end of the season banquet.

The Vikings play today at 3:30pm

#3 Chad Rasmussen gains inside position on Foss's #1.

#24 Devonte Lacey drives to the basket.

#0 Darnell Williams pulls up for a jump shot. Chipping away at the Foss lead.

#3 Rasmussen scores 2 for the Vikings

Williams skidded to a stop after a hard foul during a lay-up.