University
of Arizona Athletics Departments’ Callista Balko Elmore and Tom “Theo”
Theodorakis arranged this for me. Quite
a surprise. I’m sure they knew I was a
photographer (and college professor) but I never said anything about wanting to
shoot a game.
I
tried to act really cool when Callista gave me the news, but hey after I hung
up the phone I noticed my hands shaking, haha.
There
are a few shots I’ve included that Marni took of me on the field. Makes me look like I know what I’m
doing!
I
shot with a Canon 5d Mark IV on high burst rate, ISO 100 (bright sunlight), and
at least 1/1000 second shutter. Aperture
priority most of the time at f/5.6. I used the Tamron 150-600mm lens and a Manfrotto monopod. I
edited with Lightroom, mostly cropping and dodge and burn stuff.
It
was HOT on the field. At one point they
put on the big screen that it was 137 degrees on the field. I think it was hotter. I do wish there was water on the field for
the media people because this desert heat can be a killer.
All
in all a great experience and maybe you’ll find some photos here you enjoy!
Until My Next Adventure,
See You On Down The Road!