There are few places I'd rather be than behind my camera on the sidelines of any major sporting event. Once the game/match gets going, so too does my adrenaline as I chase that elusive perfect shot. The subjectivity that allows me to define that at each opportunity is one of many reasons why I love being a photographer. Check out this slideshow of some of my favorite dunk images from the summer of '13.
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The action was non-stop at the 2013 Rose Classic in Brooklyn, NY.
The Rose Classic is New York City's premier girl's basketball league and I was privileged to create my shots from the sidelines of its culminating day: Senior Day. Continue reading to learn more about my experience on the sidelines of this class act tournament and to see more of my images.
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I had a fun Halloween photo shoot with my better half (and gifted make up artist), Alexa, recently and I thought I'd share my favorite images here on the blog.
Read MoreAt number 10, Karl Towns of the Dominican Republic national team throws one down over the defense of Puerto Rico's Ricardo Sanchez at the FIBA America's tournament in Caracas, Venezuela.
I have decided to go through some of my favorite dunk images from this past summer and share them through Instagram. Here are dunks 10-8. Stay tuned and follow me on Instagram to see them posted in real time as the rest unfold.
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No outs. No teammates. You against the world.
Check out my short piece on Bobbito Garcia's Full Court 21™ to get a glimpse of the new basketball tournament concept during its inception in New York City over the summer of 2013.
Jamaica's Akeem Scott was the emotional leader of his team in its first appearance in international basketball competition.
The 2013 FIBA Americas Championship in Venezuela was an incredible experience. Not only did I have a great view of the action from the sidelines and other areas throughout the arena, but the games were terrific. From major upsets to Mexico's head coach getting ejected from the championship game to a plethora of highlights and the palpable emotional roller coaster throughout, I had a blast capturing the action and the drama.
Read MoreJose Barea of Puerto Rico connected on a few off balance three pointers to help stun Venezuela in front of their jubilant home crowd.
From great games to great people, my experience in Venezuela has been nothing short of amazing. Continue reading to hear more about my journey out here and about one amazing game at the FIBA Americas Championship.
Read MoreJ.J. Barea (Puerto Rico) drives down the lane against Canada at the FIBA Americas Championship in Caracas, Venezuela
The FIBA Americas Championship has been an awesome experience to shoot and with four games per day, I've had plenty opportunities to create my shots from the sidelines.
Read MoreThe venue for Nike's Tournament of Champions at the Brooklyn Navy Yards was breathtaking.
The Nike Tournament of Champions was a spectacular event. They did a tremendous job with creating an environment that was safe, entertaining, and, naturally, that marketed their products. I was fortunate to have been invited to take my shots from the sidelines of this one and was able to create some interesting images.
Read MoreRunners take a leap for the photo op at the Color Me Rad run in New Jersey.
I had the pleasure of shooting the Color Me Rad 5k Run in New Jersey earlier this summer. Here's a look at some of the images I created during the event.
Read MoreKyrie Irving brought his game to Rucker Park.
Last week, I mentioned that I would be sharing some footage from the game at Rucker Park that saw young NBA stars Kyrie Irving and Tyreke Evans. Well, here it is.
Read MoreFormer New York Knick David Lee and Golden State Warrior teammate Kent Bazemore showed up at Holcombe Rucker Park and put on a show.
Golden State Warriors David Lee and Kent Bazemore teamed up at Holcombe Rucker Park at 155th Street and Frederick Douglas Boulevard to play in the Entertainer's Basketball Classic. The NBA teammates delivered a show of high energy dunks, great passing, and showmanship as they suited up for Hillsong NYC at the perennial Harlem tournament.
Read MoreCleveland Cavalier Kyrie Irving laced up his kicks and played on the hallowed grounds of Holcombe Rucker Park for the Entertainer's Basketball Classic (EBC).
Kyrie Irving and Tyreke Evans of the National Basketball Association brought their talents to Rucker Park to participate in the Entertainer's Basketball Classic. I was on my way to play some basketball myself when I heard that they would be playing. I quickly turned around and made my way up to 155th and Frederick Douglas Boulevard with my camera to create my shots from the sideline and share them here.
Read MoreThe committee of seven commissioners have been deliberating individually for several weeks. Tonight is the night they will come together and form Nike's Team New York.
The Nike Tournament of Champions is coming soon and the selection committee has witnessed all they need to make their final decisions on the roster that will represent Team New York for the major event scheduled for August 14th-18th in Brooklyn, NY. Here are my predictions.
Read More"Captain" Kirk Williams takes flight for one of his many dunks on the night.
Twenty of New York City's best streetballers convened at Gersh Park in Brooklyn to compete for 10 spots on the Team Nike squad that will represent New York in Nike's upcoming Tournament of Champions. The major event will take place in Brooklyn August 14th–18th and will feature teams from Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., and, of course, the mecca of basketball, New York.
Read MoreDyckman Park was flooded with fans who simply could not miss the match up between Vampire Life and Skull Gang.
Dyckman Park was in rare form even for the bar it has set for itself over the past few years. Thousands of fans filtered into the park to witness one of the most competitive games of the summer: Vampire Life vs Skull Gang. Jim Jones vs Juelz Santana.
Read MoreJeremy "Cabbie" Hazell celebrates with Gary Erving (No. 3) during the Team Nike Tryout game that featured New York City's top streetball players.
Team Nike's Tryout game was held at the world famous West 4th Street courts in lower Manhattan and featured 24 of the top streetball players in New York City. The game itself delivered on what you might expect from this elite group: A competitive game throughout that went right down to the final ticks of the clock.
Read MoreRich "The Clumsy Janitor" Ross, of Harlem 4 Life, drives on "Super" Dave Seagers, who plays for the Body Snatchers, at Dyckman.
Harlem 4 Life and the Body Snatchers were in the middle of a fast-paced game where Rich "The Clumsy Janitor" Ross was going for 50 before the rain cut the game short and forced Dyckman to pack it up for the evening.
Read MoreFormer George Mason standout, Ryan "Bird" Pearson is proving to be a handful for any defender in New York City this summer.
The Sean Bell All-Stars are in the midst of an incredible run on the streetball scene, plausibly a historic dynasty in the making. They faced off with a talented and equally undefeated opponent in Skull Gang at Hoops in the Sun for an intense game that went down to the wire.
Read MoreKemba "EZ-Pass" Walker laced up for his former coach, Maxwell "Bingo" Coles, at the Tri-State Classic as Bingo's All-Stars defeated Patterson Plus.
Summer basketball in New York City is a one of one experience that every basketball fan should indulge in at least once and I dare say once you start, you will not be able to stop. Here are a few images I created at the Tri-State Classic on 145th Street and Lenox Avenue when Charlotte Bobcats point guard and Bronx native, Kemba "EZ-Pass" Walker laced up for the famed Bingo's All-Stars.
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