Q: Classic Jon Lorentz image where you framed the image up so that you can read text in the background. Most of the time it’s humorous but this was an occasion where the image and text lined up perfectly as the team huddled together. Can you explain your thoughts on using text, words or background symbols in your photography?
A: Looking for unique perspectives and interesting foreground/background elements is no different to me, whether a landscape with mountains and passing clouds or a soccer player with passing LED signage. Our moments just happen faster and I use the boards to tell compliment my story, no different than a cinematographer using forced perspective.
Q: An image captured during your first season with the LA Galaxy, can you talk about why you preferred to capture tight images and how that’s changed/evolved over the years?
A: “Tight images” offer a very intimate look into the raw emotion of an athletic moment not commonly seen. As my storytelling evolved, I learned to incorporate more than just those tight powerful moments, and broadened my views, pun intended, to include more.
Q: This image of Landon is one of the more dramatic images I can recall, it was under the old stadium lights. How do you prefer to use lighting in your images and what are the kinds to lighting scenarios you look for?
A: Photography is writing with light and I prefer to write a story that makes people want to pause—that’s what I’m always looking for.
Q: There’s a good story behind this image, do you recall and is that why this is one of your personal favorites?
A: I do remember that it was a joking situation and I absolutely loved how shocked and scared Gordo was, even though Keane was joking... and I do remember it was a split second, not caught by many.
Q: There’s so much emotion in this image. Going back to the previous comment on shooting with a tighter crop, do you think the image would have had the same emotion or told a different story if you had captured it using a wide angle lens?
A: Yeah... this image is one of my favorite ‘go-to’ shots when I use examples of a 400mm lens. I’ve often thought what the result would have been had I switched earlier to my 70-200, which I did following this sequence. Knowing what I know about our stadium, and the distance from Landon to the boards to the fans, with a wide field of view, even at f/2.8, there would be so much clarity in the background Landon would not have had the same visual dominance as he does here. Often times we look back and want to change what we’ve done, but in this case, I’m very happy with the result.
Q: This image is also one of my personal favorites. The friendship and camaraderie that the 2014 team had was incredible, which is why I think this photo is so great, it encapsulates that. Can you talk about why this is one of your favorites?
A: I mean we won a Cup... What’s there not to like about that?! But really, that group of guys weren’t a team, they were family, and they supported each other like family and they never gave up.
Q: This is one of the more iconic images of ‘Da Boy in my opinion. I remember this goal celebration, his arms were only in this position for a second. How were you able to capture this image so perfectly in such a quick moment?
A: One of the unique opportunities of being a team photographer is learning the personalities of the team. I’ve noticed some of the best moments happen after the “main celebration.” And access, experience, and good hand-eye coordination made this image possible... Ok, ok... Seb helped too!
This is the photo we always joke about that I should have taken! You were covering for me as my flight back from Chicago that day had been severely delayed. It was like we both knew that he would score that night and give us a great celebration photo. How did you set yourself for success to capture this great image?
A: Yes, we planned for this, our “worst-case scenario.” I don’t know if I was more excited that he scored the goal or the fact that I called that he was going to score a goal. Knowing that ANY celebration was going to be big, I was often ready that game with the 70-200 in hand and do recall monitoring my image buffer in the event that the celebration was long-lasting, things we don’t have to think about too much anymore with newer technology.
Q: I believe this was Gio’s first MLS goal. There are some cool elements in this image that I think would have made the image feel different if it was a tighter crop. What are some of the photographic and visual elements of this image that you enjoy that make it one of your favorites?
A: Story. I talked about it earlier and this is where you see it all come together: shooting wider, showing emotion, background LED boards that contribute to the story, and static boards that support the emotion of the goal and keeps your sponsors “in good hands.” 😉
Q: The King Robbie Keane in one of his triumphant celebration poses. Robbie was one of the most incredible players in MLS history, can you talk a bit about what it was like to photograph him?
A: 1,000. This was LA Galaxy’s 1,000th MLS goal if I recall the stat correctly. Photographing Keane was exciting as his emotions enabled powerful imagery, whether he was being a scoring King or scolding refs. He made our job easy, and fun.
Q: Celebrations are some of the key images we look for when we’re shooting a game. Looking at this collection of celebration shots, what are some of the things you look for in trying to create the perfect “celebration” shot? Do you have an idea of what each player will do or is it just pure luck?
A: Celebrations are a rush. I’m excited, you’re excited, we’re all excited, but that’s the most important time to be fully aware of everything going on. The excitement of a goal or win with strategic placement of a defeated opponent in the background makes it that much sweeter. For example, it’s great to see Magee smile and celebrate but oh-so-much-sweeter when you have Nick Rimando slumped on the pitch, defeated in the background.
Q: Another one of your more Iconic shots, I remember that this was just when we first began doing the light show at the end of half-time. At the time we hadn’t seen this type of image where it wasn’t manipulated in photoshop, it was unique because the lighting was authentic. Did you plan this shot, were you in the right place at the right time ready to shoot it, or were you lucky you had your camera ready to go as you saw it happen?
A: Yeah, if you don’t understand HOW this shot was made, it can very VERY quickly get raised eyebrows from photographers thinking of that “over vignetted” look. But, this is what the moment looked like in real time. Thanks to our new stadium lighting. Planned and practiced for, this was the one frame in the sequence where it all lined up; the flashing of the LED lights, the framing of the camera and the firing of the shutter.
Q: This should go down as one of the most Iconic images in LA Galaxy history in my opinion. The beginning of this rivalry will always be defined by these two players. Tell us the story behind this photo and what does it mean to you to have taken one of the LA Galaxy fans’ most favorite images?
A: I was actually laughing as I took this photo, watching Zlatan and his exchange with Vela. His expression and hand motion tell it all, and, as we know, what happened next was nothing short of spectacular.
Q: There’s a lot of grace and athleticism here by Zlatan. what are some of the technical challenges of capturing an image like this?
A: With Z, you have to be ready. He can literally flip the field on its head. Plain and simple.
Q: It’s hard not to love Jona, especially since he gives us some incredible images on the field post-game! What are some of the things you look for in capturing the images on the field post game and how did those things come together in creating this photo?
A: What I love about this shot is that it frames Jona, our fans, AND a clear 90th minute win on the LED board. Looking for a player/fan/atmosphere visual combination makes for a compelling post game story.
Q: Some of the best and most story telling images are of our fans and supporters. This is such great image of these two generations, can you explain why you shot this a bit differently and decided to make it a vertical image instead of a horizontal one?
A: As a team photographer, we have to be conscious about where and how our images may be used. Aside from the fact that the flags lend this image a vertical composition anyway, shooting vertically enabled the social media team to get multi-platform use with this image.
Q: Our hero Cozmito. There’s so may elements that make this image awesome, can you talk about a few of the technical aspects of how you shot it as well as a few of the subtle things like the flare and lights behind him?
A: Shot deliberately into the LED lights, this moment of Cozmo rockin’ out feels complete because of the light flare, the inclusion of the light reflecting on the top of the boards in the foreground and everyone’s flashlights in the background. Shot with a shallow depth of field, this allows the foreground and background to fall out of focus, leaving all of our attention on Cozmo.
Q: Not only was this such a memorable moment you captured, it’s beautiful in black and white. What were the challenges you had capping this moment and why did you decided to transform this image into black and white as opposed to having it as an image in color?
A: This was captured while running on the end line and full speed. So, not only did I have to deal with the normal aspects of shooting a celebration shot (focus, framing etc), I also had to capture shots BETWEEN people as I ran... oh and all while not tripping on the sideline and becoming a highlight on SportsCenter. In post, I chose to convert it to black and white because the power of the fans emotion is magnified in monochrome.
Q: The lighting in these two images is beautiful. Can you talk about the difference between photographing games at night vs photographing them during the day? Do you have a preference?
A: Night games look cool and day games can differ. At a night game we usually know what were getting, especially in Southern California, the temperature might vary, but its usually gorgeous nights under some of the best lighting. I think that shows my cards about my preference. “Night games are cool.” I know I already said that, but it gives me the opportunity as a photographer to have front-lighting, back-lighting, side-lighting and flare from the same position. I love shooting with the sun, but our constant lights at night make a great atmosphere.
Q: I only recently saw this image, what a cool shot! Did you realize when you were shooting it that you were reflected in the fan’s phone? Since you’re always behind the camera, how does it make you feel to have captured an image where you’re creating the work in the final shot? Have you ever captured an another image like this?
A: Actually THIS shot is when I realized I was clearly in frame, so I focused on the iPhone to capture one for me! This was cool for so many reasons. Not only is it great to see fans support the team and, of course, very cool to capture myself IN the frame, but the most incredible aspect of this experience was having Jona say to me “come on, they’re yelling for you, too!” and even though I know it wasn’t true, I smiled, nodded and said “Goals!”.
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