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Golf is back in Michigan!

Posted on April 13, 2012February 2, 2022 by admin

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!

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Searching for Perfection

Posted on March 19, 2012February 2, 2022 by admin

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…

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March Basketball

Posted on March 15, 2012February 2, 2022 by admin

Mar 10, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors center Andrea Bargnani (7) prepares to shoot a free throw during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

March is an awesome time of year. We get to bump our clocks ahead an hour which means there is more sunlight in the evening, and that is something I love. It also means that we get an extra hour of sleep in the fall. I know it is tough now because we lose an hour, but just think of that hour you will get in the fall!

March also brings the greatest basketball there is. March Madness is just plain awesome! However, that means basketball is wrapping up and there won’t be much more basketball to shoot. This is something that I don’t like. For me, basketball is one of my favorite sports to photograph. I am not sure why though. Maybe it is because I played for three years in high school or maybe it is because I have photographed more basketball than any other sport. Whatever the reason is, I was blessed to be able to shoot three games in a little over twenty-four hours this past weekend. I photographed my last Oakland Community College basketball game for the year, which unfortunately was their last game also since they did not move on to nationals. The other two games were the Pistons’ games as they hosted Toronto and Atlanta .

Red Wings flying into History

Posted on February 13, 2012February 2, 2022 by admin

Nov 11, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; The National Anthem is sung before the game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

The last game the Red Wings lost at their home rink, the Joe Louis Arena, was just days after Halloween on November 3rd, 2011. Since that time they have been able to win all of their 20 home games. Tomorrow they will be going for an all new record of winning 21 home games in a row. Here are a few images from some of the victories since November 3rd.

Busy, Busy, Busy…

Posted on January 23, 2012February 2, 2022 by admin

Jan 20, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dante Cunningham (44) signs an autograph for fans before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

Now that school has started back up I find myself shooting less and studying more. I don’t like it but just have to remind myself that it is for only 15 weeks. It also occurred to me that there are people in Nicaragua (and all over the world) that would love to go to college if only they could afford it. It made me realized that even though I dislike it so much, that I am truly blessed to be able to have this hardship of all the work and stress that college brings. Anyways, here is some recent work I was able to do, four basketball games in 30 hours.

Great time at the Great Lakes Invitational

Posted on December 31, 2011February 2, 2022 by admin

Dec 29, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans goalie Drew Palmisano (29), defenseman Matt Crandell (17) and Michigan Tech Huskies center Milos Gordic (28) watch the puck fly throw the air during the second period at the Great Lakes Invitational held at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller

I had the opportunity to photograph the the Great Lakes Invitational for Michigan Tech University. It was cool to be able to do it because a few years ago I went as a fan. When I was there as a fan I think I watched the photographers more than I did the games, but I learned a lot by watching them. For example, I never knew they used strobes up in the catwalk, which is kind of ironic because this was the first time I set up a remote in the catwalks. Tip: Don’t look down!

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

Posted on December 12, 2011February 2, 2022 by admin

Dec 11, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) grabs the helmet of Detroit Lions middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) during the second half at Ford Field. Detroit won 34-28. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

Yesterday I was blessed to be able to photographer the Detroit Lions as they hosted the Minnesota Vikings. This was a must win game for the Lions to keep all hope a live for a chance at the playoffs. They came out strong and in the end it was up to the defense to make a HUGH stop, and they did! Be sure to check out more pictures here.

UNO at MSU

Posted on December 6, 2011February 2, 2022 by admin

Dec 4, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Travis Trice (20) attempts to steal the ball from Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks guard Mitch Albers (30) during the first half at the Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller

This past weekend I was blessed to be able to once again head over to Michigan State in East Lansing. This time I was working for the University of Nebraska-Omaha as they took on Tom Izzo and the Spartans. UNO is in it’s first year of Division I basketball and this was their biggest game yet. Here are a few images from the game and be sure to check out the gallery.

Thanksgiving Week

Posted on November 30, 2011February 2, 2022 by admin

Nov 25, 2011; Rochester, MI, USA; Utah Valley Wolverines guard Holton Hunsaker (12) shoots over Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Reggie Hamilton (23) during the second half at the Athletics Center O'rena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller

This past week was a crazy one at that. Super busy but that is a good thing for sure. I started off on Black Friday shooting for Utah Valley University as they faced Oakland University. More of those pictures here. The last three games were for US Presswire. The 2nd game was the Nashville Predators at the Detroit Red Wings. More of those pictures here. The 3rd game I went to Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti. EMU was hosting Michigan State University. More of those pictures here. And lastly I went back to Rochester, MI to photograph Tennessee at Oakland University. Turned out to be a great game! More of those pictures here. Also, be sure to click on “Read More” to see more!

‘Tis the Season – For College Basketball

Posted on November 21, 2011February 2, 2022 by admin

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

I recently had the great opportunity to travel over to East Lasning, MI and photograph the University of Arkansas Little Rock as they took on Michigan State University at the Breslin Center. I was glad to be able to shoot the game because basketball is one of my favorite sports to photograph. I was shooting for the UALR and also for US Presswire. The Spartans defeated the Trojans with a 69-47 victory.

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