WKU Volleyball vs University of Louisiana-Monroe - 10/11/13

Finally got around to shooting a full volleyball game this semester. I haven't been shooting on a regular basis because of my editorial position at the Talisman, so this was a much-welcomed change. Here are a few of my favorite shots.

WKU vs MTSU Volleyball - 11/09/12

Tonight was the WKU Lady Toppers' last home game before the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, and it was also senior night. Volleyball was one of my favorite sports in high school, and to witness the team became nationally ranked and win big at every game has been amazing. Tonight I shot with a 300mm lens, the best lens I've ever used for volleyball. It was a challenge, because the fixed focal length prevented me from getting close at all - and the lens was crazy heavy. My take turned out very well, though. Here are my favorite shots.

WKU Lady Topper Volleyball and Hilltopper Hysteria - 10/12/2012

On Friday night I shot yet another volleyball game, with the Lady Topper demolishing Florida Atlantic University. However, I also had the pleasure of shooting Hilltopper Hysteria, the opening of the men's and women's basketball seasons here at WKU. It was a lot of fun. Here are some of my favorite shots from the evening.

WKU Lady Toppers Volleyball vs Troy - 09/21/12

Tonight I shot the WKU Lady Toppers Volleyball match vs Troy. It was Toga Night, and the student section was well dressed out, The game was also my first "official" sports assignment for the Talisman. Sadly, it was one of my worse nights. I was shooting with a bit too high of an ISO, so most of my shots are a bit grainy. I did try a few new things, though. I shot with my 50 1.8 for most of the match, opposed to my 70-300 I used at the last match. I also sat on the court and at the press tables, and while my shots from there were about 50/50 good/bad, they were some very different angles that I hope to explore some more at future games. Oh, and Big Red sat behind me and had a wonderful interaction with a little girl. Loved it. 

WKU Lady Toppers Volleyball - 9/11/12

Fittingly, my first true photojournalism experience at college was a Lady Toppers volleyball match. WKU slaughtered Lipscomb that night, and it was pretty awesome. College volleyball is much more intense than even the best high school teams. Plus, as a photographer, you have way more freedom to move around and shoot from different angles. It made for a fun night and a great group of shots.