Photographing a Volleyball Tournament

Between yesterday and today I will photograph five of the six matches for of the Mortar Board Premier. This is a tournament that I have photographed in the past, but never for pay. Last year I was just learning the ins and outs of photographing volleyball. It is a sport that I have not really photographed. Following the action with a 300mm lens can be daunting. I rented a Canon 7D for the weekend, and essentially I am shooting at 480mm with that on my 300mm lens. A lot of volleyball is anticipating where the action will be. When you are right you are rewarded. When you are wrong you miss the shot. I shot three matches yesterday, and I had a blast doing so. After the football game this afternoon I have two more to photograph before everything is all said and done. I think that I am getting better as the tournament progresses. Maybe I will have to photograph more volleyball this season.

Coach Dave Shondell Serves Breakfast

I made my way to campus to see the Purdue Volleyball coach Dave Shondell serving breakfast to the fans. I thought that it was a unique photo opportunity to see the coach thanking his fans. From what I have seen Coach Shondell is a very down to earth guy that appreciates the fans that come to see his team play.