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Photo: Boston Red Sox’ Nava appears at Kids’ Clinic.
“Boston Red Sox outfielder Daniel Nava jokes with kids during a ‘Sox Talk’ youth baseball clinic in South Boston Tuesday, July 31, 2012.”
I got called in last minute to shoot another Kids’ Clinic today. I got some good, energetic, spirited shots, including this one which I think I liked the most.
Boston Red Sox Photography: Monday, July 30, 2012 vs. Detroit Tigers.
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is congratulated after hitting a go ahead two run home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers Monday, July 30, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
Not much to say about this game, except that it’s always nice when your team comes through with a really solid, strong, convincing win. The pictures are always better, and so are your spirits while shooting. Last night was full of hits, home runs, and high fives – seen above.
This game’s “Thing I Learned”: During games like these with lots of runs and action, it’s good to voice tag your key photos to save you time when captioning later on. It’s something I’ve done plenty of times, but did for the first time in awhile last night.
Photos: Liverpool FC vs. Tottenham Hotspur at M&T Bank Stadium.
“Members of Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur line up during the National Anthem before a friendly football match at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland Saturday, July 28, 2012.”
“A fan cheers during a friendly football match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland Saturday, July 28, 2012.”
“Liverpool FC midfielder Charlie Adam falls during a friendly football match against Tottenham Hotspur at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland Saturday, July 28, 2012.”
“Liverpool FC defender Martin Skrtel weaves through members of Tottenham Hotspur during a friendly football match at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland Saturday, July 28, 2012.”
It was great to be home in Baltimore this weekend after a long stretch of working and traveling. As an added bonus, I was assigned to cover my second Liverpool FC football match of the week, as they happened to be playing at M&T Bank Stadium when I was in Baltimore.
Unfortunately, there weren’t many action pictures to be made, as the game ended in a 0-0 draw without any real scoring opportunities for either team. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed shooting, sweating it out in the 90 plus degree heat, looking for good fan features, and, most importantly, seeing colleagues from the Baltimore area for the first time in awhile.
I hope you enjoy these few from the match!
Photos: Fenway Park hosts Liverpool FC and AS Roma.
“Francesco Totti, Captain of AS Roma, prepares for a corner kick during a friendly football match against Liverpool FC at Fenway Park Wednesday, July 25, 2012.”
“Liverpool FC and AS Roma play a friendly football match at Fenway Park Wednesday, July 25, 2012.”
“Liverpool FC and AS Roma are introduced on a transformed football pitch before a friendly match at Fenway Park Wednesday, July 25, 2012.”
“Liverpool FC and AS Roma play a friendly football match at Fenway Park Wednesday, July 25, 2012.”
“A fan shows his support for AS Roma during a friendly match against Liverpool FC at Fenway Park Wednesday, July 25, 2012.”
“Young fans show their support for Liverpool FC during a friendly football match against AS Roma at Fenway Park Wednesday, July 25, 2012.”
Here’s a selection of images from Wednesday’s “Football At Fenway” friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Roma.
Baseball and football don’t normally add up, so it was quite interesting to watch one of the world’s most iconic and historic stadiums go through this huge transformation. I think the park looked really good, and the atmosphere was completely different than it is during a normal baseball game.
I tried to keep that in mind while shooting. From a photographer’s perspective, it was actually very refreshing to have a break from baseball at Fenway Park. I was energized by it, and I roamed every inch of every corner of the stadium to capture the scene.
Coincidentally, I just spent time in England and Italy, so having these two teams in Boston served as a nice reminder dosage of British and Italian sport and culture.
Football At Fenway Park: Liverpool FC practices before Friendly against AS Roma.
“Members of Liverpool FC practice on a transformed Fenway Park pitch Tuesday, July 24, 2012 before a friendly against AS Roma.”
“The scoreboard on the Green Monster is shown Tuesday, July 24, 2012 before a friendly football match between Liverpool FC and AS Roma.”
“A football net is shown on a transformed pitch at Fenway Park Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in preparation for a friendly football match between Liverpool FC and AS Roma.”
“Steven Gerrard of Liverpool FC and Francesco Totti of AS Roma pose on the pitch Tuesday, July 24, 2012 before a friendly football match at Fenway Park.”
“Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard signs autographs for fans at Fenway Park Tuesday, July 24, 2012 before a friendly match against AS Roma.”
Football is back at Fenway Park after a two year hiatus! As part of Fenway’s 100th Anniversary celebrations, Liverpool FC will take on AS Roma in a friendly match on the baseball field turned football pitch tomorrow evening.
Today, Liverpool took a few hours to have a light practice, appear for a few photo ops, and sign autographs for fans.
The fans at the park were amped up today, which has me really excited to shoot tomorrow. The park looks great, so I know the atmosphere will be electric and will make for some good looking, unique images.
Be sure to check back for shots from the game! In the meantime, here are some more images from today, courtesy of the one and only Mike Ivins.
Boston Red Sox Photography: Sunday, July 22, 2012 vs. Toronto Blue Jays.
“Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia prepares for a play at the plate during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Two Boston Red Sox fans chest bump each other on top of the Green Monster at Fenway Park Sunday, July 22, 2012 during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays.”
“Fans take in a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“A father dances with his daughter between innings of a game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“A view from the Boston Red Sox bullpen is shown during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
It’s really a shame that the Sox played so poorly yesterday and got swept by the Toronto Blue Jays, because yesterday was one of those irreplaceable summer days at Fenway Park.
There wasn’t much action to cover from a Red Sox perspective, so I tried to capture the festive fan spirit throughout the park.
This game’s “Thing I Learned”: Bleacher seats and the Budweiser Roof Deck are the best spots to camp out and find fan features. There are some real characters up there.
Boston Red Sox Photography: Friday, July 20, 2012 vs. Toronto Blue Jays.
“The Boston Red Sox play the Toronto Blue Jays as the sun sets over Fenway Park Friday, July 20, 2012.”
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia prepares to field a ball during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, July 20, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Sun shines on the Prudential Center in Boston, Massachusetts Friday, July 20, 2012.”
“Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury takes off his batting gloves at the end of an inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, July 20, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
Here’s a few from Friday night’s game, in what proved to be the beginning of a rough series for the Red Sox against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The show must go on for pictures, however, so I did my best to make some good images despite the bad baseball.
This game’s “Thing I Learned”: I Played around with the 400 mm lens for the first time at Fenway. It was nice to shoot with some longer glass and get some good, tight action shots.
Photo: Boston Red Sox Host Kids’ Clinic In Dorchester, Mass.
“Boston Red Sox First Base Coach Alex Ochoa and Pitcher Junichi Tazawa watch as a boy practices his pitching motion during the ‘Sox Talk’ Kids’ Clinic in Dorchester, Massachusetts Thursday, July 19, 2012.”
I was sent out to shoot another Kids’ Clinic yesterday. I think the one I shot on Tuesday looked a bit better as far as pictures go, although I liked this image more than anything I got on Tuesday.
I think it’s a good moment. I love the expressions on all of the other kids in the background.
Click the image to enlarge, if you’d like!
Boston Red Sox Photography: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 vs. Chicago White Sox.
“Boston Red Sox right fielder Cody Ross hits a double during the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Fenway Park. Ross also hit two three-run home runs earlier in the game.”
“Young Boston Red Sox fans hold up a sign during the seventh inning stretch of a game at Fenway Park Wednesday, July 18, 2012.”
Here’s a few from Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. Unfortunately, anything I had originally hoped to write about this game is now overshadowed by the fact that I wasn’t working the game after this, when Cody Ross hit a walk-off home run and was showered with an icy bucket of blue gatorade as the team crowded him at home plate.
I couldn’t even bear to watch it on TV because I was so upset I wasn’t there. Talk about missing a great photo.
Oh, well. We all need a night off, right?
This game’s “Thing I Learned”: Right now, it’d be wise to only take photos of Cody Ross, because he essentially hits a home run every time he steps to the plate.
Boston Red Sox Photography: West Roxbury ‘Sox Talk’ Kids’ Clinic.
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Mark Melancon teaches a group of little leaguers from West Roxbury, Massachusetts how to grip a fastball during the ‘Sox Talk’ Kids’ Clinic Tuesday, July 17, 2012.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Mark Melancon watches as little leaguers from West Roxbury, Massachusetts line up to practice pitching during the ‘Sox Talk’ Kids’ Clinic Tuesday, July 17, 2012.”
I got to shoot the ‘Sox Talk’ Kids’ Clinic yesterday at a park in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Despite the 95 degree weather, I had a lot of fun. The kids at these events always make for good subjects.
Boston Red Sox Photography: Monday, July 16, 2012 vs. Chicago White Sox.
“The Roxbury Latin Latonics perform the National Anthem at Fenway Park Monday, July 16, 2012.”
“American Idol winner Kris Allen is interviewed at Fenway Park Monday, July 16, 2012.”
“NASCAR driver Greg Biffle throws out the Ceremonial First Pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox Monday, July 16, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Former Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis gives a curtain call during his first at bat at Fenway Park as a Chicago White Sox Monday, July 16, 2012.”
“Fans take in a game from the Budweiser Roof Deck at Fenway Park Monday, July 16, 2012.”
“Fans take in a game from the Budweiser Roof Deck at Fenway Park Monday, July 16, 2012.”
“Boston Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzales rounds the bases after hitting a go-ahead three run home run in the eight inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, July 16, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
It feels great to get back to blogging baseball! I shot my first game since getting home from Europe, and I caught a good, busy, exciting night to break me in.
There were several story lines from the game – celebs in the house beforehand, Kevin Youkilis returning to Fenway as a Chicago White Sox, a beautiful summer night falling over Fenway Park, and some late inning home run heroics from Adrian Gonzales to seal a Red Sox win – and I was proud of myself for getting some good shots from each of them.
This game’s “Thing I Learned”: Such is the beauty of roaming throughout the stadium during the game. I’m totally mobile, and can focus on several things at the same time if I choose to. That’s something one doesn’t get from shooting in the pits the entire game.
Torno A Surriento.
“A view from the jetty at Grand Hotel Cocumella in Sorrento, Italy is shown Saturday, July 14, 2012.”
“Beach goers swim in the Bay of Naples at La Marinella public beach in Sorrento, Italy Friday, July 13, 2012.”
“A woman smokes a cigarette on the beach in Marina Grande, Italy Saturday, July 14, 2012.”
“A lifeguard dog sits on a public bus in Marina Grande, Italy Saturday, July 14, 2012.”
Great to return to southern Italy after not having been for five years. Sorrento is the place where I spent my summers as a boy, so it was really nice to come back and see old friends and take it all in with fresh eyes.
Here’s a few that I liked.
Now, it’s time to get back in baseball gear! Lots of new work to come from Fenway Park this week!
Photos And Reflections From The Championships Wimbledon.
“Roger Federer falls to the ground on Centre Court after winning match point against Andy Murray and claiming his seventh Wimbledon championship title Sunday, July 8, 2012.”
“Roger Federer poses on Centre Court with the championship trophy after winning his seventh Wimbledon title Sunday, July 8, 2012.”
“Roger Federer waves to fans on Centre Court after winning his seventh Wimbledon championship Sunday, July 8, 2012.”
“Serena Williams celebrates on Centre Court after winning match point against Agnieszka Radwanska and claiming her fifth Wimbledon title Saturday, July 7, 2012.”
“Serena Williams and Agnieszka Radwanska play the Ladies’ singles final on Centre Court at the All England Club Saturday, July 7, 2012.”
“Venus and Serena Williams hug each other on Centre Court after winning the Ladies’ doubles championship Saturday, July 7, 2012.”
“Doubles play resumes on day eleven of The Championships Wimbledon Friday, July 6, 2012.”
“Roger Federer is escorted by security to No. 9 Court for a practice session before his semi-final match against Novak Djokovic Thursday, July 5, 2012.”
“Roger Federer’s shoe is shown on No. 9 Court before his practice session Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“Roger Federer practices on No. 9 Court before his semi-final match against Novak Djokovic Thursday, July 5, 2012.”
“Roger Federer walks off the set of ‘Live At Wimbledon’ after an interview Friday, July 6, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“Roger Federer signs autographs for fans after a practice session Monday, June 25, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“Andy Murray jokes with his coach, Ivan Lendl, during his practice session at the All England Club Thursday, July 5, 2012.”
“Fans cheer on a packed Henman Hill at the All England Club as they watch the semi-final match between Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday, July 6, 2012.”
“Fans cheer on a packed Henman Hill at the All England Club as they watch the semi-final match between Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday, July 6, 2012.”
“Fans cheer on a packed Henman Hill at the All England Club as they watch the semi-final match between Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday, July 6, 2012.”
“Rafael Nadal hits a volley during his practice session Monday, June 25, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“A fan from Spain shows her support for Rafael Nadal as he practices Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“Rafael Nadal chats with pro golfer Sergio Garcia before his practice session Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“Rafael Nadal signs autographs for fans Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“Novak Djokovic jokes around before his practice session Tuesday, June 26, 2012.”
“Fans take in a match on No. 18 Court Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“Centre Court seats are shown during a rain delay Monday, July 2, 2012.”
“Fans take in a match on No. 18 Court Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“Qualifier Camila Giorgi of Italy shakes hands with the chair umpire after winning her match Wednesday, June 27, 2012.”
“Camila Giorgi serves to Agnieszka Radwanska on No. 2 Court Saturday, July 2, 2012.”
“Maria Kirilenko prepares to return a serve during her match Wednesday, June 27, 2012.”
“Maria Sharapova takes a drink during her practice session Monday, June 25, 2012 at the All England Club.”
“Serena Williams walks through the Aorangi Practice Park at the All England Club Monday, June 25, 2012.”
“Former World No. 1 tennis player Mats Wilander smiles while on set of ‘Live At Wimbledon’ Wednesday, July 4, 2012.”
“ESPN NCAA Basketball commentator Dick Vitale smiles while attending The Championships Wimbledon Wednesday, July 4, 2012.”
“Legendary professional golfer Jack Nicklaus waves while attending The Championships Wimbledon Thursday, June 28, 2012.”
“Fans sit on Henman Hill at the All England Club Tuesday, June 26, 2012.”
“Fans watch a match on No. 18 Court at the All England Club Tuesday, June 26, 2012.”
“A Wimbledon umbrella is shown at the All England Club Tuesday, June 26, 2012.”
“A chair umpire measures the net on No. 2 Court at the All England Club Wednesday, June 27, 2012.”
“The Championships Wimbledon logo is shown on a line judge’s jacket Wednesday, June 27, 2012.”
“Dustin Brown serves to David Ferrer on No. 18 Court at the All England Club Tuesday, June 26, 2012.”
“Ryan Harrison hits a slice backhand during The Championships Wimbledon Wednesday, June 27, 2012.”
“Li Na serves during The Championships Wimbledon Wednesday, June 27, 2012.”
“A ball boy stands on court at the All England Club at the conclusion of a match Tuesday, June 26, 2012.”
“A steward stands on guard as the sun sets at the All England Club Monday, June 25, 2012.”
“The sun sets over the All England Club on Day Three of The Championships Wimbledon Wednesday, June 27, 2012.”
All images above Billie Weiss/AELTC ©2012.
It’s great to be back on the blog after a few weeks away. I’m currently in South London, where I just finished working as Photographer and Social Media editor for www.wimbledon.com at this year’s Championships Wimbledon. I was extremely lucky to have this opportunity, which came as a follow up after working as a photo editor for www.usopen.org at last year’s US Open in New York City.
I worked all thirteen days of this incredible tournament, shooting photographs of players on the practice courts, Wimbledon matches, visiting celebrities, fans, events, and features around the grounds. I wrote captions for thousands of photographs from wimbledon.com’s team of amazingly talented photographers, as well as built and published 27 galleries for the website. Additionally, I helped manage Wimbledon’s Facebook and Twitter accounts by publishing photos and galleries, responding to online comments and questions, and monitoring audience engagement and activity. In my free time (what free time?) I watched a lot of really good tennis.
Wimbledon is the most important tennis tournament in the world, so it was thrilling to be able to reach out to an audience of approximately one million Facebook fans and 300,000 Twitter followers. Working with such a huge audience, I learned how to effectively increase an online fan base, witnessed first hand how people react and interact on social media, and got a better feel for which types of content people want to see most.
It was definitely a grind over the last two weeks. It was long hours, long bus rides to and from the grounds, and long walks to the bus (complete with many terrifying encounters with some mangy looking foxes). It was being told every morning that my credential wasn’t good enough to get me into the press centre (even though it was). It was hours of sitting in the “bunker” and the same chicken, potatoes, and butternut squash dinner in the same cafeteria every night.
But it was also having access to shoot pictures of the best tennis players in the world. It was watching your photos get 5,000 “likes” on Facebook in one hour. It was exploring the pubs in Wimbledon Village. It was being on Centre Court to witness Roger Federer win his 17th grand slam, Serena Williams win her fifth Wimbledon singles title and her 13th doubles title alongside her sister Venus.
But most importantly, it was the people I met and worked with. It was an honor to work alongside a crew of talented and hardworking journalists, and I’m so happy to have made the connections I did.
Above is just a small sampling of the photo work I shot over the past two weeks. Click each photo to enlarge if you’d like. As always, thank you for reading!
Now, I’m off to Italy for some rest in the Mediterranean sun.
