I received a dream call late in 2019 when the good folks of SLAM Magazine offered me the honor of shooting their cover for issue #225 featuring three high school phenoms. Naturally, I obliged and it still feels like a dream even while I’m wide awake.
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Create Your Own Success, Colgate University Keynote Address
in Speaking, Photography
Colgate University invited me to deliver a keynote address for its SophoMORE Connections networking event in January.
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Shooting Adventure Sports
Red Bull Academy. Austin, TX
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone, Shooting Adventure Sports with Red Bull
in BMX, Kayaking, Lifestyle, Photography, Skateboarding, Sports
Just before the covid-19 pandemic paralyzed the world, I stepped way out of the bounds of my comfort zone to try my hand at adventure sports photography with Red Bull in Austin, TX. I learned a ton. Check out some of the stories and photos I was able to make along the way.
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The 2019 FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP
My experience creating my shots from these sidelines
I Traveled to China to Document the FIBA World Cup
in Basketball, Photography, Sports
I had a great experience documenting the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Here are some images and anecdotes from Nanjing, Shanghai, and Beijing.
Read More2019 One Peachy Moment
in Basketball, Photography, Sports, Video
2019 One Peachy Moment
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The 2018 Drew League championship lived up to all the hype in Los Angeles, CA.
Drew League Championship in LA
in Basketball, Sports, Photography
The Drew League has blessed the internet with highlights by many of our favorite players and I was able to roam the sidelines for the championship in August of 2018. Keep reading to learn more about my experience and check out some of my favorite images. The Drew League did not disappoint.
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Noah Farrakhan poses for a portrait for me at the inaugural SLAM Summer Classic in August of 2018 at Monsignor Kett Playground, NYC.
The Inaugural SLAM Summer Classic in NYC
in Basketball, Photography, Sports
The inaugural SLAM SUMMER CLASSIC was memorable and historic. Take a look at my images to see for yourself.
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Venice Beach regular skater Isaiah Hilton takes to the sky over a young man much to the delight of the crowd. Shot on Kodak Portra 400.
2018 NBA All-Star Weekend Through My Analog Lens
I went chasing vibes in Los Angeles during NBA All-Star Weekend. Continue reading to join me on the adventure and see what I came away with on my Mamiya RB67 medium format camera.
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The Staten Island ferry heads to lower Manhattan as the super blue blood moon sets beyond the Hudson River. This image was shot on Fuji Pro 400h film using a Mamiya RB67 medium format camera. Photo credit: Jonathan Lopez
Once in a Super Blue Blood Moon
I decided to follow the first super blue blood moon visible from NYC in 152 years at different times and from a couple different locations with two cameras and a lot of layers of clothing. I'm happy to share the results of my adventures trying to capture the moon as it rose and set on that rare occasion.
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Boy rides bike in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
Slow It Down
For most of my client work I am working very fast. During games, I often send lightly edited photos in between quarters. Sometimes, it's not until after the event when I can actually go through my photos that I can process the experience of being there. Slowing down helps me to live in the moment, during the moment. It reminds me to be intentional with my time and process.
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Lance Stephenson suited up for the Brooklyn Stompers during opening night at Gersh Park on Friday June 16th, 2017.
Gersh Park Tips-Off Summer the Brooklyn Way (Video)
in Basketball, Photography, Sports, Streetball, Video
Created my shots from the sidelines of opening night at Gersh Park where Lance "Born Ready" Stephenson teamed up with the Brooklyn Stompers to avenge their 2016 finals defeat at the hands of the Sean Bell All-Stars. Here's how I saw it all...
Read MoreA Look Back at the EYBL's Session 3 Through My Lens
in Basketball, Photography, Recap, Video
Join me throughout the season as I document the amazingness that is the Nike EYBL.
Read MoreTwo Sessions of Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL)(VIDEO)
in Basketball, Photography, Video
Some of my favorite images from sessions one and two of Nike's EYBL in a fast paced 18-second video and some bonuses too.
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A Look Back at 2015 Through My Lens Pt. II
in Basketball, Photography, Recap
Part II of my look back at 2015 features my adventures with Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League, my muse that is the playgrounds of New York City, working with Olympic gold medalist Sydney Dwyer-Leroux, and much more.
Read MoreNYC Summer Basketball, As Good As It Gets
As the summer winds down, so do the NYC summer leagues and I've made my rounds throughout the Mecca of hoops to create my images from the sidelines of some of the greatest tournaments in the world. Keep reading to see some of my images.
Read MoreFormer Florida Gator, Erving Walker (with the ball in hand) took on former Pitt standout, Levance Fields in a memorable battle on the court at Gersh Park.
Erv Walker vs Levance Fields at Gersh Park (Photos + Video Highlights)
in Basketball, Lifestyle, Photography, Sports, Streetball, Video
Gersh Park featured a match up for the ages when Erving Walker and Lavance Fields clashed in the 2015 playoffs. Jawing at each other during and in between buckets, the crowd loved every bit of this one. Peep my video of the pure adrenaline flowing through the park during this battle for the crown of NYC's hottest tournament.
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Justin Leonard designed this dope backboard lighting and placed it right on the basket at West 4th.
My Photo Exhibition at the World Famous West 4th Court
I had the privilege of displaying some of my images at the world famous West 4th court, a.k.a. "The Cage", during NBA All-Star Weekend back in February. I believe this was the first time an exhibition like this took place on the hallowed grounds of New York City. I joined NY Sunshine, Adam Lister, Justin Leonard, Kevin Couliau, and Bobbito Garcia as the artists whose work was featured. Check out some of the images and my reflection on being a part of such a special exhibition.
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I had the great pleasure of capturing Team USA celebrate their gold medal win during the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Madrid in September of 2014.
2014: A Magnificent Year in Review (Part II)
in Lifestyle, Photography, Recap, Basketball
In any given year things tend to move so fast that I seldom have an opportunity to pause and digest the minute nor the incredible moments as they happen. While I am always cognizant of what's going on, it's only in hindsight that I really have an opportunity to fully appreciate the road I've been traveling. In this final part of my personal look back at 2014 I share a behind the lens look into the FIBA Basketball World Cup, my adventures with Nike and the Elite Youth Basketball League as well as its elite camps including that of LeBron James, my role in an upcoming documentary film coming to a theater near you in 2015, and more.
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Lower East Side basket. NYC.
2014: A Magnificent Year in Review
in Basketball, Photography, Recap
2014 was an incredible year and has given me plenty to be thankful for. For starters, I am entering 2015 in good health, which I never take for granted. 2014 has also been an incredible ride that has felt like a dream with all of the opportunities I’ve been afforded. I’ve logged over 20,000 miles in 2014 that have taken me across the country and over the Atlantic Ocean. I’ve probably clicked my shutter at least twice for every mile I’ve traveled, creating my shots from some of the world’s greatest stages of all levels. Here is a visual recap of just some of the highlights 2014 blessed me with.
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Camaradas saw a capacity crowd during the opening of the Respect The Shooter photography exhibition, which is on display through December 31st. Photo by Vincent (instagram: @vinzarate).
Respect The Shooter Exhibition Runs Throughout December
The turnout for the opening of my Respect The Shooter photography exhibition on Monday, December 1st at Camaradas was incredible. I was truly blown away by the support from the New York City basketball community, my friends, and family.
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