Sydney Leroux #11 of the United States takes a picture with a fan following their 2-2 draw against Germany during the game on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Well, I had been lucky ALL of baseball season to avoid any bad rainy games. Even football season so far has been dry and warm. After covering the introduction and press conference of the new Red Sox manager, last night’s United States women’s soccer match in Connecticut against Germany made up for it when it started sprinkling during introductions and by the end of the first half was raining so hard you could barely see the pitch. However, I came prepared for a hurricane and stayed mostly dry. I can’t say the same for everyone though – especially the video guy in a suit with no rain jacket whatsoever. In the end, the US women ended the match in a 2-2 draw, with both of their games against Germany ending in a tie.
Here are the images of the other people who had no choice but to get soaked:
Abby Wambach #14 of the United States goes up for a header against Saskia Burtusiak #3 of Germany during the game on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.
German women’s national team head coach Silvia Neid watches her team warm up prior to the game against the United States on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Anja Mittag #11 of Germany reaches for the ball in front of Amy LePeilbet #6 of the United States during the game on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Abby Wambach #14 of the United States celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half on a header in front of Babett Peter #4 of Germany during the game on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Saskia Burtusiak #3 of Germany covers her face following a foul against the United States during the game on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Dzsenifer Marozsan #14 of Germany celebrates following her goal in the second half against the United States during the game on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Tobin Heath #17, Abby Wambach #14 and members of the United States celebrates following Heath’s goal in the second half against Germany during the game on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Tobin Heath #17 of the United States celebrates following her goal in the second half against Germany during the game on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Abby Wambach #14 of the United States covers her face in front of Annike Krahn #5 of Germany after just missing on a shot in the second half during the game on October 23, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Barking Dogs Studio crew (from left to right: Stephanie Strasburg, Justin Merriman, Jeff Swensen, Jared Wickerham, Mickey Miller)
I wouldn’t be where I am – both in my growth as a person and in my skills as a photographer without a very key group of people.
Obviously, most people have their parents to thank. And of course, my mom played a big role encouraging me to pursue my passion – whatever that was, for however long it existed. But what teenage boy actually listens to their mom? Certainly not this one.
During the Lancaster Festival in Lancaster, Ohio, I nervously walked up to Ken Ritchie, a staff photographer for the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette at the time who took me under his wing and introduced me to the other staffer, Bill Cannon. After that meeting, I spent as much time as possible at the newspaper downtown learning about composition, cropping, toning, and probably the most important aspects, ethics and people skills. Eventually, I would freelance for the newspaper covering sports from time to time. Both photographers would move onto greener pastures during my junior year in high school. However, during my band’s (I was the lead singer in a rock band with my best friend’s until they all graduated and I was left behind to finish school) final performance – ironically as the headlining band for the Lancaster Festival – it was also one of Bill’s final assignments before heading to Upstate New York. So, one of my favorite photos is that of myself signing on stage in downtown Lancaster, taken by one of my first mentor’s. I still have a couple laminated and digital versions of the newspaper article to this day.
Photo by William Cannon
Throughout college, I had a few teacher’s who were pretty important pieces to my successes as well – Katyna and Barry Lavery, Scott Spangler, and Jon Lisbon all were really helpful and pushed me through the homework and assignments. Actually, if it weren’t for Katyna, I probably would not be where I am today. She introduced me to the NPPA Northern Short Course workshop that happened to take place in Rochester, New York that year. I had absolutely no money as a student without even a part-time job so she and her husband Barry were willing to have me tag along on the drive to Rochester. I ended up getting a scholarship for the workshop and slept at my aunt and uncle’s place not too far from downtown. It was at the workshop, after waiting over an hour and a half, that I got the chance to speak to Al Bello, a staff sports photographer for Getty Images, following his speech. It was this opportunity that gave me the chance to apply for the Getty Images internship in New York City (I applied, didn’t get accepted, and was asked to reapply a year later, when I finally was accepted. Lesson learned here? Persistence – a lesson taught to me by my first set of mentors, Ken and Bill). Al Bello became an immediate mentor, and although I am lucky enough to say that we are a part of the same Getty Images team, is still and will always be a huge influence on me and my work.
Fast forward following my graduation from college at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, I was a passionate, driven freelance sports photographer living in Pittsburgh. I needed another push, photographically, and still had plenty to learn in life. After becoming frustrated with how slow the winter months can be on a freelance sports photographer with only so many sports teams in one city, I reached out to my friend Justin Merriman, who highly recommend that I swing by the studio he shared with Jeff Swensen, a fellow Getty freelancer (on the news side of things), who might be able to offer some advice. Jeff and I had worked on an assignment for the New York Times together, but had never really talked much since then. Come to find out, Jeff was exactly the fresh opinion and kick in the ass that I needed. Although hard to read at first, Jeff treated me like his own son – I felt like I had known the guy for years.
Soon after, I was invited to a party at the studio – ‘Chrishondrosmas’, a benefit for the late Chris Hondros who was killed in Libya while on assignment for Getty Images and who was a roommate of Jeff’s during graduate school at Ohio University. It was there that I realized how beloved Jeff was among his friends and how much they respected him. That night, although slightly intoxicated, Jeff asked if I would be a part of the studio. From then on, I spent a lot of time at 33 Terminal Way. Some days editing and doing work. Other days, just to kill time and sip coffee with whoever decided to come in that day, as we also shared it with Stephanie Strasburg, a very talented photographer and all-around awesome person, and Mickey Miller, a chill dude who can do amazing things both with a website and a video camera!
Every day in the studio I think I learned something new. Even if it had absolutely nothing to do with photography, it seemed to be what I always needed to hear. With Chris’ passing still very much on everyone’s minds, I think in a way, he was also a mentor of mine. Many days, Jeff’s advice or evaluation of a situation I was in would start with, “You know, if Chris were here, he’d say…”. It spoke of how important their relationship was to each other and made me see the bigger picture in life. I was certainly a very literal thinker until I met this ‘dude’ Jeff, who made me value relationships and life a lot more.
Mentors just happen to come into your life naturally – at a time in your career when you need it most. Thanks, everyone for all of the sage advice and honesty. I hope to one day have the impact that you all had on me, on someone coming up who is figuring out their life and passion with a camera.
Team Getty – US Open 2009
***A special thanks to everyone else who also made my time in Pittsburgh enjoyable and who were always helpful along the way including: Andy Russell, Jasmine Goldband, Michael Henninger, Rebecca Droke, Brian Henry, Pete Madia, Chris Horner, Chaz Palla, Pete Diana, Phil Pavely, Don Wright, Kevin Lorenzi, Evan Sanders, Ben Filio, Bill Wade, Jack Megaw, Barry Reeger, Lake Fong, Eric Schmadel, Guy Wathen, and Jason Bridge.
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The Yankees are fighting for first place and the Red Sox are trying to give their fans a show and end the season on a good note. Regardless of their records, it’s always a fun series to photograph. Here are my favorite images from this past three game series:
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 11: Members of the Boston Red Sox take part in batting practice prior to the game against the New York Yankees on September 11, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 11: Members of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees line up during a pregame ceremony prior to the game on September 11, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 11: Ichiro Suzuki #31 of the New York Yankees signs autographs for young fans during batting practice prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox on September 11, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 11: Joba Chamberlain #62 of the New York Yankees celebrates after getting out of a bases-loaded jam against the Boston Red Sox during the game on September 11, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 11: Pedro Ciriaco #77 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammate Dustin Pedroia #15 following their walk-off win against the New York Yankees in the bottom of the ninth inning during the game on September 11, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 11: Jacoby Ellsbury #2 of the Boston Red Sox is mobbed by his teammates including Pedro Ciriaco #77 following his walk-off RBI in the bottom of the ninth inning against the New York Yankees during the game on September 11, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Jose Iglesias #58 of the Boston Red Sox throws to first base after fielding a ground ball against the New York Yankees during the game on September 12, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Mike Aviles #3 of the Boston Red Sox misplays a throw to first base against the New York Yankees during the game on September 12, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Cody Ross #7 of the Boston Red Sox argues a called three strike with home plate umpire Alfonso Marquez before being thrown out of the game against the New York Yankees during the game on September 12, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 13: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees blows a bubble during batting practice prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox on September 13, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 13: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees warms up on the steps of the dugout against the Boston Red Sox during the game on September 13, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 13: Actor Bill Cosby gestures to the crowd after throwing out the first pitch prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees on September 13, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees hits an RBI single in the 7th inning against the Boston Red Sox during the game on September 13, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. With this hit, Jeter tied Willie Mays for 10th on the all-time hits list. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 13: Ivan De Jesus #56 of the Boston Red Sox misplays a ground ball that goes between his legs against the New York Yankees during the game on September 13, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
EAST HARTFORD, CT – AUGUST 30: Fans high five the players from the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies as they are introduced prior to the game against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen on August 30, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
After many, many baseball games this year, I’m glad to have football back – and college football at that! With plenty of teams in the Boston area, I’m pretty excited to start shooting new teams in new venues.
Last night was UMass v Connecticut in East Hartford, CT. Unfortunately it was an 8pm game and the beautiful light hitting the field was gone by game time but I hope to get there for an afternoon game in the future. The thing I love about shooting college football is that these guys can create moments that you won’t find in the NFL. They’re not yet professionals so their mistakes or extremely raw talent can make for some interesting photographs. Those same moments seem to be fewer and farther between in the NFL.
Either way, football in every form is back! Here are some my favorites from last night’s UMass vs Connecticut game. The full gallery can be seen here on Getty’s site: http://bit.ly/PGDaux
EAST HARTFORD, CT – AUGUST 30: Members of the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies football team line prior to introductions during the game against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen on August 30, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- EAST HARTFORD, CT – AUGUST 30: Marken Michel #4 of the University of Massachusetts Minutemen catches a pass in front of a Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies defender during the game on August 30, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- EAST HARTFORD, CT – AUGUST 30: Chris Burns #24 of the University of Massachusetts Minutemen is tackled by Ty-Meer Brown #15 of the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies after running with the ball during the game on August 30, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- EAST HARTFORD, CT – AUGUST 30: Body painted fans cheer in the endzone for the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies during the game against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen on August 30, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- EAST HARTFORD, CT – AUGUST 30: Dwayne Gratz #7 of the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies intercepts a pass in front of Marken Michel #4 of the University of Massachusetts Minutemen in the second quarter during the game on August 30, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
- EAST HARTFORD, CT – AUGUST 30: Casey Cochran #12 of the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies pumps up the crowd prior to the game against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen on August 30, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Vernon Wells #10 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim stands in left field in front of the scoreboard in the 10th inning during the game on August 23, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
I’ve never seen so many lead changes in my life at a sporting event. The game between the Angels and the Red Sox was a back and forth slugfest that saw a total of 15 pitchers give up 27 runs over 10 innings in a game that lasted 4 hours 34 minutes.In the end, the Angels got the win, 14-13, and the sweep of the series.
Here are some of my favorite images following the emotional rollercoaster for Boston fans:
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Pedro Ciriaco #77 of the Boston Red Sox dives in the air but cannot come up with a hit down the third base line against the Los Angeles Angels during the game on August 23, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
- BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Jordan Walden #51 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim covers his face with his hat after giving up the go-ahead run in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox during the game on August 23, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
- BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels dives but cannot come up with the hit down the third base line against the Boston Red Sox during the game on August 23, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
- BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim slides safely into home plate in front of Jarrod Saltalamacchia #39 to tie the game in the 9th inning during the game on August 23, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
- BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Manager Bobby Valentine #25 of the Boston Red Sox walks back to the dugout after pulling pitcher Alfredo Aceves #91 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the game on August 23, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
- BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Howard Kendrick #47 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim jumps and throws to first base against the Boston Red Sox during the game on August 23, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
- BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Kendrys Morales #8 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is congratulated by third base coach Dino Ebel #12 after hitting the go-ahead solo home run in the 10th inning against the Boston Red Sox during the game on August 23, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
- BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 23: Mike Trout #27 and Erick Aybar #2 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim celebrate following their win against the Boston Red Sox during the game on August 23, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
