This past week I had the opportunity to participate in Sports Shooter Academy XI (The Coolest Sports Photography Event of the Year) and learn from some of the best photographers in the industry on subjects ranging from marketing to remote cameras.
During my five days in Costa Mesa, CA I shot a number of different sports, including surfing, football, water polo and basketball. During the week I learned more than I ever could have imagined — below is a small selection of some of my favorite images that I took during the workshop.
Big thanks to the entire Sports Shooter Academy crew, Nikon USA (for lending me awesome gear) and all of the students who made this week such a great experience!
An Orange Coast College men's water polo player passes the ball during a game against Fullerton at Golden West College.
Santa Ana Dons wide receiver Malik Richards (3) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of a game against the Grossmont Griffins at Santa Ana Stadium.
A young surfer wipes out as he surfs during a morning surf session at Newport Beach Municipal Beach.
Grossmont Griffins wide receiver Paul Gooden (85) lands out of bounds after attempting to dive for a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Santa Ana Dons at Santa Ana Stadium.
UCLA Recreation martial arts instructor Paul McCarthy poses for a portrait at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Costa Mesa, CA.
Grossmont Griffins wide receiver Christopher Lachance (7) and defensive back Brandon Payne (4) are unable to keep a punt out of the end zone during the second half of a game against the Santa Ana Dons at Santa Ana Stadium.
Cal State Fullerton freshman center Daeja Smith (24) looks to shoot during a game against California Baptist University at Titan Gym.
A Riverside men's water polo player looks to pass during a game against Golden West College at Golden West College.
A Grossmont Griffins player fields a kickoff during the second half of a game against the Santa Ana Dons at Santa Ana Stadium.
Grossmont Griffins quarterback Tommy Pistone (14) reacts after fumbling the snap during the first half of a game against the Santa Ana Dons at Santa Ana Stadium.
Once again, a huge thanks to Robert Hanashiro, Rod Mar, Matt Brown, Michael Goulding, Shawn Cullen and the rest of the Sports Shooter crew for all of their great instruction, feedback and dirty jokes!