Women's Big XII Tournament for USATSI

Almost exactly one year ago I walked into Municipal Auditorium and picked up my credential for the 2020 Women’s Big 12 Basketball Tournament, set to start the following evening. The men’s tournament had kicked off that day just a few blocks away. Little did I know, within 12 hours the sports world would come to a screeching halt due to COVID-19.

It felt a little surreal to be back in that auditorium this year, finally working the event after a year that changed so many of us. There were COVID protocols in place, meaning fewer fans and decreased access, but it felt like a victory to be there at all.

Of course the Baylor Lady Bears dominated the tournament, as they have every year since 2011.

Here are some of my favorite images from the four days downtown, shot for USA Today Sports Images:

Powder Blues and Puffy Clouds

Had a little fun with double-exposures during our first Sunday day game. The weather was perfect and the Royals’ powder blues are one of my favorite uniforms in baseball so it only seemed right.

50 Games in 50 Photos

This baseball season I joined the MLB Advanced Media team to cover all 81 home games for the Kansas City Royals and their opponents. As an LCC (live content creator) I transmit images in real-time during games to the two teams for social media useage. It's been so much fun – albeit a little exhausting – and I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to work alongside some of the best photographers in the business, meet new people and learn new things, while making images of a game I love.

The Royals just finished up their 50th game at Kauffman Stadium this season, so I figured now was as good a time as any to finally get a blog post up with some of my favorite photos from the year so far.

Presenting my favorite 50 photos from the first 50 home games in Kansas City:

2019 Big XII Men's Basketball Final for Imagn

Iowa State fans turned Kansas City's Sprint Center into Hilton South for their matchup against the reigning Big XII tournament champions, KU. The Cyclones shocked the higher-seeded Jayhawks to take their second title in three years.

NASCAR Day 3 for USATSI

I survived! I heard "Sweet Home Alabama" more times than I can count, but I made it through my first NASCAR weekend and I can honestly say that I can't wait for my next one.

Here are some of my favorite images from the NASCAR Monster Energy Series Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday.