NCMC Shootout!

I have bleacher butt! Two days into the shootout and I still can't get enough basketball. It's my all-time favorite sport to watch (and play) and really pretty comical at times. You'd be surprised at some of the expressions on faces, the angles you can twist your body in motion. It's hilarious! Here's just a quick peek at some of the boys game on Wednesday. I sat (and walked around) for 11 hours watching and photographing basketball. And Taylor was right there with me! I don't know who loves it more, me or her. Thursday was a slower day for me. I had other work to tend to and didn't get to watch the entire day. But it's Friday and I'm up...showered and ready to head to town! Shootout here we come! (trouble uploading...keep checking back for more--they're good!)




There will be a complete gallery on the website of the NCMC Shootout. Just go to the website at www.lookatmepics.com and click on the proofing tab. The password is Shootout share it with your friends and everyone you know! Maybe you have friends from another high school that was at the shootout or cousins who play for another team. I tried to take as many as I could from each day, and some games I had requests for more from parents and grandparents. So if you see more of one school than another, consider me old. I get caught up watching and forget to photograph on occasion--so I had the 'assistant' Taylor helped me and she got some incredible shots too! I think she has a love for her mother's hobby. :o) She's a lot of help to me in more ways than one when it comes to my photography.

Happy Holidays!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Friday Night

Talk about dizzy. The first home game I thought I was going to actually get a chance to sit, relax (okay...play with my camera) and enjoy, and I'm reminded I have a Christmas program to attend for my son. So I went to watch the girls warm up at 5, game at 6 which I got to watch 3/4 of, rush to R-6 to the program, (listen to the rest of the girls game on the radio in the parking lot), enjoy my son's Christmas program, then head back to town to watch the end of the boys game. Which was just to pass time. If I hadn't been waiting on a pizza I probably would have gone straight home. I love to watch the games, but sometimes......it hurts. ;o) I got so frustrated watching the JV game Thursday at Unionville I bit my lip chewing my gum so hard that I bled for hours. You know that instant pain that brings tears to your eyes....bit it hard, still feeling it two days later kinda pain. I didn't have a lot of time for pictures last night but here's a few favs:

Family Sports Pass: $60; Concession stand bill: $10;
Basketball Shoes: $80;
Seeing Coach Ock with this expression: PRICELESS

Did anyone mention to their forward that when the little man in the striped shirt throws the ball in the air....you jump....high. Check out Aimee!!! Kickin butt at the tip-off!

Shatera sank this one from the wing in perfect form.

Peanut in a fast break with 2 points on a lay-up.

Next time I'll have to feature just the guys' game...I'm ready for the shootout over Christmas break! I'm taking vacation and going to enjoy it! I'm charging batteries as I type! See you at the shootout!

Working Hard

We're slaving away here at the studio during the holidays! It's a hectic time for Look at Me and soooo much to do and so little time to do it in! Thanks for all your patience and understanding during this busy season. I'm punching out holiday sessions as fast as I can!

We're setting new business hours to keep from losing my sanity. The three year old in the house and the teenage daughter have more influence over my schedule than anything else. So, if you need to contact the studio for anything our hours are posted below:

Monday thru Friday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Should you call and reach my voicemail, please leave a message and I will call you back as quickly as possible. (within 24 hours) After January 1st studio hours will change and we will be closed on Sunday and Monday. Thanks!

Josh Lisle

Josh came to Look at Me for his THS Senior portraits with Whitney (*wink*wink*). We had a good time and I think he enjoyed his session. Very laid back and easy-going, Josh can have you laughing in no time.

Thanks for your patience Josh--you got caught up in the internet/web disaster I'm having and Christmas rush. Your proofs will be available on Monday, December 11th! Hope you enjoyed your session and love your portraits! And I've been watching you on the court! Just can't get enough of basketball!

Dakota Hoffman

A recent THS senior from Look at Me! Koty scoped out some awesome locations before his session. I had to think of nothing, just enjoyed shooting! You had me thinking "outside the box" and I was so excited with the places you picked for your portraits. I hope you enjoyed your session and loved your portraits! Thanks Koty!

Busy Busy!!!

Holy Cow I'm busy at the studio! And trying to go to all the ball games I can! I'm missing out working so much. But it was great to see the JV girls/boys back in action. After having their tournament cancelled due to the weather it was almost like we hadn't started a season yet. So Thursday and Friday having two games back to back was great.

Sorry I don't have any snapshots to share, my camera went on vacation to Wyoming and it hasn't returned yet! (literally) ;o) I taught my dad how to use my new P&S camera and it went on vacation. They are back today and I should be able to post some previews from this weeks games! The boys brought home a win over Marceline last night and after a lot of hard work and much effort the girls lost, sadly, by three to the lady Tigers. We need to focus on TEAMwork and stamina! (In my humble opinion....) Our girls look tired and need to run more. Or maybe I just watch too many basketball movies. Where's Coach Carter when you need him?! ;o) LOL

I've managed to cover pictures for girls jv and varsity basketball (middle school too), basketball cheerleaders, and wrestling cheerleaders. Thanks again to coaches and sponsors who came to Look at Me for their sports photos. I have so much fun photographing the kids and trying to keep things different and more like what the teens want, rather than boring traditional stuff. I'm looking forward to wrestling photos next week. Here's a peak at some of what I've been doing. (photos are chosen at random)

Season Openers!

Did I mention I LOVE basketball?! Last night was the start of the JV Basketball season at Bethany. It was great seeing the girls and boys get underway...a few mistakes (hopefully first game jitters), some awesome plays, great shots and a win for the boys. :o)

The girls came out slow, but picked up the pace and managed to come back, go ahead, and then sadly....lose. But it was a great game to watch. They played hard, aggressive, and some impressive. Just a couple of shots to share:



The boys came out hard and fast and kept up the pace for the entire game. It was close...within 2-6 points the whole game. Some definite bad calls on the refs part, and lots of fouling and free throws given to each team. That's what wins ball games....smart plays (not fouling at critical moments) and making free throws. Which is what brought our boys out on top. Jarron Rhea sank his last two free throws to bring our boys out on top. And I captured it with the camera!

Free throws are key to winning!

I can't wait for the Varsity games tonight at the Ketchum Center! GO DAWGS!

Girls Basketball

In a not-so-traditional sorta way! I had fun doing the memory mate photos of the girls JV and Varsity basketball teams. I ask everyone if they wanted the same old boring pose of straight lines....blah. Or if they wanted to 'stir things up' a bit! :o) Imagine their response. Sometimes ya' gotta think outside the box! Wait till you see these girls! I can hardly wait for season openers next week!

Varsity Girls B-Ball


JV Girls B-Ball

Barnwarming

Have you checked out the 2006 Barnwarming gallery yet? Get a peek at all the photos from this fun event by going to the website at lookatmepics.com, enter the site and click on proofing at the top, then simply enter barnwarming as the password and see who went with who, what everyone was wearing, candidates, officers, and more!


Photos will be delivered to the office at the high school soon, and everyone gets an added surprise to their portrait package. (Maybe a surprise...I think my daughter Taylor has let the cat out of the bag to a few friends.) ;o) Hope you like it!

The Bulldog Blog!

It's new....it's all about YOU! This new blog is dedicated to high school. High school students/seniors, high school dances, sporting events. Everything high school that Look at Me is involved with.

If I have senior portraits to preview....you'll see them here! No wading through families, and little kids, just get to the good stuff!

Sports photos, dance photos....everyone wants to see them, NOW! No more waiting until the packages come back, you can get a sneak peek here!

And I LOVE sports! So everytime I go to a ballgame, count on seeing highlights from behind my camera! I'm in love with football, basketball, softball....the list goes on and on!

Bookmark this blog, you're gonna want to come back time and time again! :o) Check out all the links and great stuff on the sidelines. Music I listen to, places I visit on the web. What I (the old woman of a teenager) likes to do and am interested in. I hope you enjoy it! Keep checking back on the "High Side" of Look at Me Photography!