Star-Telegram Shots 1/17

A new year, a new chapter in my career. I have started to shoot more than just sports for the Star-Telegram and am excited to continue my general assignment work in Fort Worth. I shot my usual basketball games then had the opportunity to meet a marathon runner preparing for this month's Olympic Trials in Houston. TCU had an important meeting for season ticket holders to inform them about the seating and seat selection process at their new stadium. I also covered the Girl Scouts' kickoff to their annual cookie sale where thousands of families could pick up their cookies then enjoy a day at the zoo. It's a good start and I am always looking forward to each new assignment. Enjoy.

Timber Creek guard Devonte McDonald dives for a loose ball as Timber Creek took on Aledo on Dec. 20, 2011, at Timber Creek High School. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

Timber Creek guard Sterling Castlemain leaps towards the basket as Timber Creek took on Aledo on Dec. 20, 2011, at Timber Creek High School. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

Timber Creek head coach Brad Mouser directs the Falcons as Timber Creek took on Aledo on Dec. 20, 2011, at Timber Creek High School. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

Lady Wolves #32 Jaylan Hines attempts a layup as Duncanville takes on Timberview on Jan. 13, 2012, in Mansfield. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

Lady Wolves #23 Terriell Bradley drives to the basket as Duncanville takes on Timberview on Jan. 13, 2012, in Mansfield. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

Marathon runner Megan Skeels poses for a portrait Jan. 7, 2012, at River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth. Skeels has been running since she was 10 and qualified for the Olympic Trials after dedicating the last 18 months to training. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

Marathon runner Megan Skeels runs Jan. 7, 2012, at River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth. Skeels has been running about 12 miles per day, six days a week in preperation for the Olympic Trials on Jan. 14 in Houston. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

 Hundreds of TCU fans are updated by Chris Del Conte, TCU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, on the new seating and ticket prices for the 2012 football season Jan. 10, 2012, at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum in Fort Worth. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

Fort Worth resident Bill Roland asks Chris Del Conte, TCU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, if he will be able to buy tickets in the same area in the new stadium as his previous season tickets during a question and answer session about the 2012 football season seating plans Jan. 10, 2012, at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum in Fort Worth. Roland and his son have had TCU football season tickets for over 13 years. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

 Jarmond Moore, left, helps stack boxes of cookies on Arlington resident James Strauser's cart during the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains' Cookies Now! event Jan. 7, 2012, at the Fort Worth Zoo. Cookies Now! is the official kickoff of the Girl Scouts' annual cookie sale. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

 Cases of Girl Scout cookies wait to be picked up during the Girls Scouts' Cookies Now! event Jan. 7, 2012, at the Fort Worth Zoo. This year's event was expected to draw over 3,000 Girl Scouts picking up around 36,000 cases, or 432,000 boxes, of cookies. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

Volunteers help load a family's cart with cases of various cookies during the Girls Scouts' Cookies Now! event Jan. 7, 2012, at the Fort Worth Zoo. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley) 

Lucy Pryor, 7, left, and her sister Hannah, 9, try not to spill their cookies on the way back to their mom's car during the Girls Scouts' Cookies Now! event Jan. 7, 2012, at the Fort Worth Zoo. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley) 

Empty dollies are stacked as families wait to load cases of cookies into their cars during the Girls Scouts' Cookies Now! event Jan. 7, 2012, at the Fort Worth Zoo. (Special to the Star-Telegram/Andrew Buckley)

Mary Hardin-Baylor Falls in the ASC Conference Championship

Over the weekend I had another opportunity to shoot for the Temple Daily Telegram as the Mary Hardin-Baylor took on UT-Tyler, UT-Dallas and eventually falling to McMurry in the American Southwest Conference Tournament Championship. UMHB was not expected to make it past the second round of the tournament but pulled an home court upset against UT-Dallas. I have covered a lot of exciting teams for the Telegram and this definitely continues the legacy. Here are some of my favorite shots from the tournament and I look forward to shooting for the Telegram again in the future.

Shorthorn Shots 2/20

Since my posts now come at random intervals instead of weekly, this will be the first Shorthorn Shots post. Being the Photo Editor takes a lot of time away from shooting but it does help me focus on quality when I do get the opportunity to pick up a camera. Last week, we had Tiger of Bengal, an experimental band based out of D-FW, come in and perform in the middle of the newsroom. It was definitely an interesting and unique way to experience this local band. Then we have some shots from one of the most exciting games i've seen played by the current mens basketball team. They were behind 15 points then came back to win in overtime by one with record breaking crowd of over 1,000 going wild. Enjoy.

Tiger of Bengal performs a couple of songs Feb. 10, 2011, at The Shorthorn offices in the University Center. The four man instrumental band is based out the DFW metroplex that is inspired by experimental acts and old jazz bands. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Guitarist Michael Moore, left, listens to the sound mixer while guitarist Sam Dobbin warms up as Tiger of Bengal prepares to perform Feb. 10 at The Shorthorn offices in the University Center. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Junior forward Bo Ingram (#1) is fouled as he shoots and scores during the second half of the Mavericks’ 66-65 victory of Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday at Texas Hall. Ingram scored 15 points in the overtime win against the Lumberjacks. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Freshman guard Bryant Smith, right, dives for a loose ball during the Mavericks' win over SFA. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

The Mavericks bench and fans go wild as the Mavs make a comeback in the second half. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 3/17

This all basketball edition of Shots of the Week comes after a disappointing end to the men's and women's seasons during the Southland Conference Tournament last week in Katy, Texas. The men didn't make it past the first round and the women were knocked out in the second round by Lamar. This year we really wanted to push more online content so for every game I produced stills, galleries and video to supplement our print edition. It was more work than i originally thought and required some adapting but I learned alot from the experience overall. Well, it's spring break so I'm going to go back to thinking about upcoming projects and relaxing before getting back to the daily grind next week.

Senior guard Kiarra Shofner flies towards the basket while attempting a layup on Tuesday during the Mavericks' win over UT-San Antonio at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Women vs UT-San Antonio


Senior guard Dwight Gentry is fouled while shooting a layup during the first half of the Mavericks' 54-77 loss to Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas. The Mavericks' shot 34% from the field compared to the Lumberjacks 58.3% in the game. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Men vs Stephen F. Austin


Senior guard Meghan Nelson is fouled while attempting to split the defense on Thursday during the Mavericks' loss to Lamar in the second round of the Southland Conference Championship at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Women vs Lamar


The Mavericks coaching staff celebrates a made three point shot during the second half of their victory over UT-San Antonio on Tuesday in Katy. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 3/6

Last week was an unusually lucky week for me with wildart, or features in some circles. I met alot of interesting people around campus and overall felt pretty good about what I was shooting. It seems like the great weather we've been having lately got everybody out and enjoying the campus a little more. I'm still trying to figure out baseball, not my forte when it comes to sports photography, but I feel like I'm progressing game by game. I shot the Military Science Hall of Honor induction ceremony and experienced the dedication that many ex-Mavericks have to they're military duties. Keeping with experiencing new things, I'm trying to do more video for The Shorthorn and had the opportunity to shoot the Special Events Center Groundbreaking on Friday. It was the first time I really got to shoot with my 5D and 7D side by side. Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to using this versatile setup in the future. This coming week I will be covering the Southland Conference Basketball Tournament in Katy, Texas, so check out theshorthorn.com for updates on my basketball work daily. Hopefully, if all the equipment cooperates, there will be some multimedia to go with the images featuring the seniors of both teams. Stay tuned.


Special Events Center Groundbreaking

Hall of Honor inductees Colonel Lester Simpson, left, and Retired Lieutenant Colonel Lee Wilson laugh as they are introduced Saturday in the Palo Duro Lounge during a reception prior to the Military Science Department and Cadet Corps Alumni Council’s 2010 Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony. Col. Simpson is currently preparing for his fourth deployment to Afghanistan as Commander of the 176th Engineer Brigade, 36th Infantry Division. LTC Wilson has received numerous awards and decorations including the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with V device and the Purple Heart. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


The Sam Houston Rifle Drill Team performs for drill team alumni Saturday on the University Center Mall during the 2010 Hall of Honor Reception. Hall of Honor inductees Col. Lester Simpson and Retired LTC Lee Wilson were both members of the Sam Houston Rifles. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Physics seniors Brandon Butler, right, and Edwin Baldelomar throw a football around Wednesday outside of the Maverick Activities Center. They said they play several times a week to relax and relieve stress after class. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Nursing junior Olivia Anderson, left, and her fellow nursing students lay out in the sun and relax Thursday outside of the Smart Hospital after finishing a workshop and getting out of class early. They said that they wanted to take advantage of the great weather while it lasts. The National Weather Service forecasts the rest of the week to be mostly sunny with temperatures in the high sixties. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Industrial engineering sophomore Samuel St. Martin leaps off of a trash can and scales a wall outside of the Fine Arts Building on Tuesday while doing a parkour workout with industrial engineering sophomore Michael Mount, not pictured. Parkour is the physical discipline of training where one adapts their movements to the environment. St. Martin and Mount are members of the new parkour club at UTA and soon hope to start group workouts two times a week. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Freshman infielder Preston Beck (5) slides into second base as Cougars second baseman Dane Nielsen leaps while attempting to tag him out Thursday during the Mavericks’ win over BYU at Clay Gould Ballpark. Beck was safe at second and later scored on a single by Chad Comer in the bottom of the second inning. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 2/14

This is going to be a combo post with selections from two weeks at The Shorthorn. It's been a busy two weeks between school, The Shorthorn, my first wedding (pictures to come soon) and working security at NBA All-Star events around DFW. We also had record breaking snowfall in the area, 12.5 inches, that contributed to the madness. KC Hall hosted a kickboxing class to promote activities at the MAC. As the men's and women's basketball seasons come closer to the Southland Conference Tournament, both teams are pushing for position in the standings. I'm a bit behind of updating the blog but hopefully I will have more time in the coming weeks. Enjoy.


International business and Spanish senior Emily Cunningham, left, leads a kickboxing aerobics class on Monday in KC Hall. Cunningham teaches two classes a week at the Mavericks Activities Center and is certified in kickboxing by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Participants in the kickboxing class do a speed bag exercise on Monday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior guard LaTosha Duffey is fouled while driving to the basket against McNeese on Wednesday at Texas Hall. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior guard Dwight Gentry II is fouled while attempting a layup Wednesday during the second half of the Mavericks’ 71-66 win over the Texas A&M Corpus Christi at Texas Hall. Gentry contributed seven points, two rebounds and two assists to the victory. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

MBA graduate Adam Boykin focuses before returning the ball Tuesday at the UTA Tennis Center. Boykin has been playing tennis for five years and says he plays everyday to stay in shape. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

A snowman decorated with clothes, a backpack and an umbrella stands outside of the Maverick Activities Center as students take pictures on Thursday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Software engineering freshman Austin Miller, left, throws a snowball at mechanical engineering freshman Matthew Molina during an early morning snowball fight Thursday outside of KC Hall. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Aerospace engineering freshmen Sarah Hussein, left, and Shivani Patel assemble a snowman Thursday on the Central Library mall. They began building the snowman after a fire alarm cancelled their class in Woolf Hall. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Music media senior Nick Goodrich, right, and undeclared freshman Ivan Untung put the finishing touches on their snow bunny on Thursday on the Central Library mall. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Students build a snowman and throw snowballs in the Architecture Courtyard on Thursday as snow continues to blanket the DFW area. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Mavs Narrowly Beat Thunder 99-98

The Mavericks broke their 2-game home losing streak last night with a narrow win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder have lost nine straight to Dallas and with this loss brings the record to 2-17 between the teams. Kevin Durant, a UT Austin alum, recorded a 30 point and 13 rebound double-double in the loss. Dirk Nowitzki posted is 11th 30-point game of the season with 32 points for the night. Overall, a good game by the Mavs but it never needed to be as close as it was.

Dirk Nowitzki shoots over the Thunder's Jeff Green.

Shawn Marion shoots a layup against the Thunder's Serge Ibaka.

Dirk Nowitzki and the Thunder's Nick Collison scramble for a loose ball.

Josh Howard attempts to block the Thunder's Kevin Durant.

Jason Terry is blocked and fouled by Nick Collison.

The Thunder's Serge Ibaka attempts to block and fouls Dirk Nowitzki.

Josh Howard attempts a layup on Serge Ibaka.

Jason Kidd shoots a layup against the Thunder's Eric Maynor.

Erick Dampier leaps for an alley-oop over Nick Collison.

Dirk Nowitzki drives to the basket against Jeff Green.

Thunder head coach Scott Brooks directs his team during the final moments of the game.

The Thunder's Jeff Green attempts a reverse layup.

The Thunder's Jeff Green shoots over Erick Dampier.

The Thunder's Kevin Durant looks to pass around defender Drew Gooden.

The Thunder's Russell Westbrook dunks off of a fast break.