I have found, in the short period of time that I have been interning, that the images that I like the most are often not the ones chosen to be placed in the paper. When photographing an event, I try to get the standard/necessary shots. I had assumed that I should then be experimenting to try and find new ways to tell the story. I climb under, look over, and can have other photographers looking at me in a rather confused manner. Take for example the recent press conference announcing Phil Jackson's return to the Los Angeles Lakers sideline. I made sure to get some form of headshot/contextual images.



And then proceeded to try different things.



Some of which did not work.



In the end, the Rafu used the first image. But I did end up with an image that I personally liked.



I enjoy this photo, no doubt, because GM Mitch Kupchak looks so thrilled at the prospect of bringing Phil back and the ensuing drama with Kobe Bryant.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 4:46 PM. |