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Women’s Lacrosse Camp

Shaun Saxon — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:02:06 +0000

Our daughter attended a women’s lacrosse camp with other high schoolers where they learned tactical strategies from top college coaches and had fun competing as teams in a final camp championship. I took a camera along for the Saturday morning finale.

I shoot with two cameras for weddings. But this was a last minute decision to shoot this personal project. And it was hot! So I grabbed one camera (Canon 1Ds Mark II) and got all the coverage below with only one lens (Canon 300 f/4 IS). The capture format was JPEG.

Even though I shot with just one prime lens–and a long one–I used it creatively to approximate the view of a medium and wide angle on some shots for variety and scene-setting. Sports is all about peak action and drama. But, as always, I tried to capture the essential narrative of that morning’s athletics and tell the story of the event.

Fast Finders: A Little Motorsport Action

Shaun Saxon — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:18:32 +0000

I tell my wife that if you want to provide instant cool to a movie just add motorcycles and helicopters. No helos in this post, but we do have some really cool motorcycles. I shot these AMA and CSS racers running practice laps at the JenningsGP circuit in North Florida. I love motorcycle roadracing; it’s a great sport that demands supreme skill and courage. With serious lean angles and triple-digit speeds, it’s one of the ultimate tests of man and machine. No roll cages for these guys!

I like getting the opportunity to shoot for a variety of clients and subjects. I think it makes a well-rounded photographer with the experience to handle any situation. Want some killer bridal portraits on a speeding motorcycle? No problem.

Festival of the Horse

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:40:31 +0000

We got out for a little recreation last weekend to see an international equestrian triathlon.

I saw my first polo match. The riding was very impressive, as there are a lot of quick transitions. And the riders control the horse with only one hand, since the other holds the mallet.

A polo field is 300 yards long, so the horses can really get moving.

Polo Spectator

Cross country event. These horses are amazing athletes.

Horse stumbles on a jump and sends rider to the water. The rider never let go of the reins!

Jumping a large barrel.