Buggs

Isaiah Buggs is a defensive end for the Steelers after being drafted by them in 2019.  Prior to joining the Steelers, he attended and played football at the University of Alabama.  The first photo is from Buffalo on September 12th.  The second photo is from last Sunday (September 19th) at Heinz Field when the Steelers were hosting the Raiders. 

At Bills Stadium

At Bills Stadium

At Heinz Field just prior to the Raiders beating the Steelers

At Heinz Field just prior to the Raiders beating the Steelers

Steelers vs Raiders Game Action

It was a great week 2 game at Heinz Field.  Here are a few action photos I captured from the Raiders win (sorry Steelers fans).

Bryan Edwards trying to avoid getting tackled.

Bryan Edwards trying to avoid getting tackled.

TE Foster Moreau catching a TD pass

TE Foster Moreau catching a TD pass

TE Foster Moreau catching a TD pass

TE Foster Moreau catching a TD pass

JuJu running into the End Zone

JuJu running into the End Zone

WR Henry Ruggs III with the Steelers Defense all over him

WR Henry Ruggs III with the Steelers Defense all over him

RB Najee Harris diving into the End Zone for his 1st career touchdown

RB Najee Harris diving into the End Zone for his 1st career touchdown

Bagger Mayhem Racing

Last weekend was filled with sports photography. I covered the Steelers at Bills game on Sunday. The day before I was in Garrettsville Ohio covering motorcycle racing. The Bagger Mayhem Racing Team invited me over to cover them. Here is Brian who is the co-team owner and primary driver. They have another driver in training, a couple of mechanics and a great sponsor in Hard Drive Parts.

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Faces Of The Game - Non Team Member Edition

The emotion I discussed during my post at each game carries over to everyone else in the stadium as well.  Plus, you find some of the most unusual outfits.  Here are some photos from last Sunday of others in the stadium. 

Faces Of The Game

One of the things I like about sports and photographing sports is the emotion involved.  Everything from extremely happy to extreme sad.  The full range emotions are on display throughout every game.

Here are a few photos from last Sunday’s game (Steelers at Bills) that display what I’m talking about. 

Diontae's TD

It was great covering the Steelers-Bills game yesterday in Buffalo for a few reasons.  First, it was great to get the season started.  Second, the environment was fun to experience.  I’ll admit the Bills fans seemed louder than I normally experience in Pittsburgh. 

Diontae Johnson made this acrobatic touchdown catch in the 4th quarter right in front of me.  Sometimes I’m lucky to be in the right spot at the right time.

I’ll share more photos from the game later this week. 

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Ready For Some Football???

The NFL season started last night with the Thursday night game (Tampa Bay vs. Dallas).  Most of the games are on Sunday and I’m happy to kick off my season as well.  I’ll be in Buffalo photographing the Bills vs. Steelers game for the media….  I’ve been covering the Steelers for over a decade as a representative of the Observer Reporter newspaper. 

I’m very excited to get my season started…. It should be great environment with the Bills crazy fans.  Let’s Go!!

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Seljalandsfoss

This unique waterfall in Iceland has a complete path that travels behind and underneath it.  For some reason, during our first trip to Iceland in 2013, MJ and I didn’t explore these paths.  We just looked at the waterfall from the front of it.  This recent trip, we made sure to complete hike the path.  We got wet from the mist, but it was great.  It is one of those amazing experiences that we’ll never forget.    

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Pete Carroll

We’re one week away from the start of the NFL regular season.  I’m ready, are you? 

For the second year in a row, COVID is messing up the NFL season (along with our entire world) and once again due to COVID restrictions, I’ll need to get game media credentials on a game-by-game basis.  I’ve been very fortunate in the past and was granted season access.  They’ve limited media access, which is completely understandable. 

So, I probably won’t be covering every game this season, but I’m hopeful I’ll get to photograph many of them.  This will be my tenth year covering the Steelers…. I’ve been very lucky (I also work pretty darn hard, but also very lucky) ….in my career, relationships, photography and in life generally.  I’m grateful!!

By the way, I took this photo of Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll during the 2019 season.  Have a great football season.  I hope your team wins.     

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