Feb 11, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Corey Maggette (50) before the game against the New Orleans Hornets at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Last week has been a super busy week. Busy can be a good thing, though. I was blessed to have the opportunity to be able to photograph four basketball games, take four exams, and write a ethnographic report. With all this craziness, I still wanted to share some of the photos from the basketball games. The first game was at The Palace of Auburn Hills as the Detroit Pistons hosted the New Orleans Hornets. The second game was again at The Palace as the Detroit Pistons hosted the Washington Wizards. Then the last two games were at Oakland Community College as the men’s and women’s teams hosted Mott Community College.
Oct 28, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Sergio Romo (54) and catcher Buster Posey (left) celebrate after Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) strikes out to end game four of the 2012 World Series at Comerica Park. The Giants won 4-3 to sweep the series. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Where do I even begin? I have been blessed so much this year! I have been blessed with my family and with the friendships that have grown, as well as the new friendships I have made. I have been able to further my education and have been able to do a job I love.
Nov 17, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Wayne State Warriors guard Kristen Long (11) and Lewis Flyers guard Nikki Nellen (13) during the game at the Matthaei Center. Credit: Tim Fuller-Wayne State Athletics
Last week I was blessed to be able to photograph the season opener for the Wayne State women’s basketball team. The Warriors hosted the Lewis Flyers at the Matthaei Center. The Warriors fought hard but fell 75-71. Here are a few pictures from the game.
Nov 20, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Arkansas Little Rock Trojans guard D’Andre Williams (10) gets past Michigan State Spartans forward Branden Dawson (22) during the second half at the Breslin Center. The Spartans won 69-47. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
It is that time of year again, basketball season! I am really looking forward to it since basketball is one of my favorite sports to photograph. Having played three years in high school I really enjoy the game and have a good understanding of it, which helps when photographing it.
Last week I was blessed to be able to work with Oakland Community College and their athletic staff as we worked to capture portraits of the athletes. The athletes were awesome to work with! They were eager and excited to take the pictures! Here are a few from the shoot.
Sep 8, 2012; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Air Force Falcons wide receiver Chris Jordan (8) reaches for the ball while being guarded by Michigan Wolverines defensive back Raymon Taylor (6) during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Air Force Academy Athletics
I was recently blessed to be able to work with the United States Air Force Academy’s athletic department as the Air Force Falcons football team was visiting Ann Arbor to go up against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. I arrived in Ann Arbor six and a half hours early so that I could meet up with some family and a friend while they were tailgating before the game. After a few hours of tailgating, I headed over to the stadium with about three hours to go before game time. Once I got there I met up with the staff from USAFA. They asked me to shoot some wide images that would capture the Big House. I told them that I would give them a little bit of everything and at the end of the day they said they were happy with what I provided. That is always a good thing to hear!
Aug 28, 2011; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Oakland Community College Volleyball. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Oakland CC Athletics
Earlier this week I was blessed to be able to cover Oakland Community College’s volleyball team at their new facility in Auburn Hills. Being the head athletic photographer there and not having too many rules that I need to follow allows me to have greater access during the events. Since that is the case, I try to shoot from a variety of angles that I normally wouldn’t be able to shoot from. One example is the picture above. Below are a few more from their matches and be sure to check out the rest of the images right here!
April 21, 2012; Waterford, MI, USA; Oakland Community College Raiders host Macomb Community College. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Oakland CC Athletics
This past weekend I photographed a doubleheader as Oakland Community College hosted Macomb Community College. Macomb CC came from behind to win the first game in extra innings before again winning the second game. Here are a few pictures from the day.
April 13, 2012; Pontiac, MI, USA; An Oakland Community College golfer during the Oakland Community College Invitational held at the Pontiac Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Oakland CC Athletics
The winter that we had, or lack there of, was very mild compared to most winters here in Michigan. When we had record breaking temps back in March I was able to get my first round of golf under my belt for the year. Today, I was able to photograph my first golf tournament of the year, which was the Oakland Community College Invitational. Being the athletic photographer at Oakland CC I have photographed this tournament the previous two years and those two years consisted of golf, rain, snow, and some more rain. Not the most enjoyable weather. However, today was awesome! Sun, more sun, and even more sun made for a really enjoyable time and some nice light. Here are some pictures. They are all black and white but were shot in color and converted. Also, be sure to see who got a little hungry during the tournament. Hope you enjoy!
Mar 17, 2012; Holland, MI, USA; Amherst Lord Jeffs forward Jackie Renner (30), guard Marcia Voigt (11), forward Bridget Crowley (5), forward Lem Atanga McCormick (34) and forward Caroline Stedman (22) during the first half against the St. Thomas Tommies at the 2012 NCAA Final Four division three women's basketball tournament at the DeVos Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Amherst Athletics
Last weekend I was blessed to be able to spend a few days in Holland, MI. Hope College was hosting the NCAA women’s division III Final Four basketball tournament. The weather that weekend was unbelievable! I was fortunate enough to have some free time to explore downtown Holland, which seemed to be a pretty cool town and hopefully I can go back one day to explore more.
Alright, down to the business now. The reason I was there was because once again, I was able to photograph the tournament for Amherst College. The Lord Jeffs were looking to defend their title from last year’s Final Four and they were also going for a perfect record with no losses in the 2011/2012 season and post season. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so. In the semi-final round they lost a very close game to George Fox, and in the consolation game they lost again to St Thomas (MN). The consolation game was a very emotional game for the seniors of the team being that it was their last game. Here are some photos…
