PHILADELPHIA, PA-I love me some puppers. I’m an animal lover of all shapes and sizes, and I’d love to do more work with shelters to showcase our furry friends. I think it’s a quintessential shot or maybe a must-have that if an animal is present at an event, I will get that photo. Don’t worry.
PHILADELPHIA, PA-The next photo takes us to Manayunk, my first time shooting this location for the marathon. The pace was fast, the energy high, and the entire neighborhood felt like it had poured out onto the streets. Manayunk confetti made an appearance, less than usual this year, but still unmistakable. It was a fixed course and a challenging space to navigate, but also a rare opportunity to experiment in a new location and work within those constraints. And when a community shows up like that, the images almost make themselves.
PHILADELPHIA, PA-Some of my favorite shoots are the unexpected ones. The Laurel Hill meditation walk changed how I see cemetery spaces, really, all of the photo and video work we’ve done for Laurel Hill has. This image stands out because it’s uncommon: the red of her hat cuts takes center stage in the frame, almost like a bird’s beak against all that green. It works because of the context, and because there’s something special about these unorthodox captures.
PHILADELPHIA, PA-It’s a joy to review one’s work over the course of a year. I’ve been doing this for 20 years now, and it’s always fun to take a moment and reflect. I originally had many more images, but these are images I thought our network would enjoy.
PHILADELPHIA, PA-The parade images came from my second Super Bowl Parade coverage, which has quickly become my favorite kind of assignment. I approached my equipment pack out a little differently this year, leaning into a super wide lens, and staying close, just a few feet away, to keep things intimate without ever feeling uncomfortable. The energy made it easy. Everyone was having a blast, completely present, genuinely happy to be on camera. Year two felt different in the best way, players and fans everywhere, moments constantly unfolding. It was hard to miss a good one. If they win every year, I’ll keep photographing it and stick with the same two-camera, two-lens setup, but definitely wear better shoes.
