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Graduation
I photographed the River Ridge High School 2010 commencement exercise at the Marcus Pavilion at St. Martin’s University in Lacey, WA for The Olympian. The Shoot: Graduation ceremonies can be tough, usually you’ll have an outrageous graduate who’ll decorate their cap or wear some flashy bling or a colorful lei, but not at River Ridge. [...]
Olympia vs. John R. Rodgers Football
I photographed the Olympia High School vs.John R. Rodgers High School preliminary round playoff game at at Ingersoll Stadium in Olympia, Wash., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 for The Olympian. The Shoot: The preliminary round match up for the WIAA Class 4A bracket state playoffs had Olympia off to a strong start, but ultimately they failed [...]
Climate Change Action Day
I photographed the International Climate Change Action Day event at William A. Bush Park in Lacey, Wash., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 for The Olympian. The Shoot: The event is one of many to serve as a public witness for governmental leaders to address the global climate crisis by adopting carbon dioxide emission limits of 350 [...]
WF West vs. Tumwater Football
I photographed the W.F. West Chehalis Bearcats vs. the Tumwater T-Birds high school football game at Tumwater District Stadium in Tumwater, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 for The Olympian. The Shoot: It was a typical Friday night high school football game, but this particular one was a key Evergreen Conference match up. The Image: Football [...]
Summer’s End
I photographed the Summer’s End at Lacey – Rod, Custom and Specialty car show at Huntamer Park in Lacey, Wash., on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 for The Olympian. The Shoot: The car show signified the end of the season and gave car enthusiasts the opportunity to show their cars one more time before having to garage [...]
Community Garden
I photographed a community garden at a low-income apartment complex in Olympia, Wash., on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 for The Olympian. The Shoot: A resident of the Courtside Apartments negotiated with the management to allow the residents to have a community garden, where both young and old alike can enjoy the fruits (or vegetables) of their [...]
34th Annual Capital Lakefair Run
I photographed the 34th annual Capital Lakefair run at Heritage Park in Olympia, Wash., on Saturday, July 18, 2009 for The Olympian. The Shoot: Making an interesting phtograph at a running race is always a challenge. Whenever possible, I like to find a nice background and then wait for the group or leader to come along [...]