Weekend Sports Jan. 17-19

Ohio head coach Bob Boldon speaks to Kat Yelle, right, and Lexie Baldwin, left, during a time out during a game against Ball State University at the Convocation Center January 18, 2013. Ohio lost 79-63. (CALVIN MATTHEIS | FOR THE POST)

Kat Yelle, a sophomore guard, looks for an open teammate Saturday. Ohio lost to Ball State 79-63. (SETH ARCHER | FOR THE POST)

Ohio University’s Destini Cooper shoots over Ball State’s Brandy Woody on Saturday, January 18, 2014. The Bobcats fell short the the Cardinals with a final score of 79-6. (ALAYNA STEELE | FOR THE POST)

Ohio sophomore Lexie Baldwin (#10) drives the ball against Ball State’s Haley Richardson (#50) during a game against Ball State University at the Convocation Center January 18, 2013. Ohio lost 79-63. (CALVIN MATTHEIS | FOR THE POST)

Iowa State’s Alex Grupe (#18) punches Ohio’s Jonathan Gulch (#8) during a game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Bird Arena January 18, 2014. Ohio lost 2-1. (CALVIN MATTHEIS | FOR THE POST)

Iowa State University freshman goalie, Peter Alexander, stares at the puck in anticipation as it rockets towards him. The Bobcats defeated the Cyclones 4-2 at Bird Arena on Friday, January 17, 2014. (ISAAC HALE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Ohio freshman Joe Breslin (#13) drives past Iowa State’s Alex Grupe (#18) during a game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Bird Arena January 18, 2014. Ohio lost 2-1. (CALVIN MATTHEIS | FOR THE POST)

Ohio University redshirt senior Ryan Garringer is pushed down to the mat by Eastern Michigan University redshirt senior Phillip Joseph. The Bobcats defeated the Eagles 22-13 during their meet at the Convocation Center on Sunday, January 19, 2014. (ISAAC HALE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Ohio University redshirt sophomore Cody Walters (left) tries to get a hold of Eastern Michigan University sophomore Jacob Davis (right). The Bobcats defeated the Eagles 22-13 during their meet at the Convocation Center on Sunday, January 19, 2014. (ISAAC HALE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

And we’re back!

A Broad-tailed Hummingbird pollinates a flower on a tree just outside the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum located in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday, December 29, 2013. (ISAAC HALE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed your break as much as us photographers enjoyed ours. After the much needed break we are back in the swing of things at The Post. Most people went home and survived the polar vortex, while some went to warmer places. Regardless of where our travels took us, Isaac Hale, Jason E. Chow, Brien Vincent, Arielle Berger, Sarah Kramer, and Seth Archer had their cameras with them. Here are a few photos from our photographers from the break, with links to their blogs to see more!

Here’s to a wonderful winter semester!

One of three whale sharks at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa, Japan on Saturday, January 4, 2014.(Jason E. Chow | Director of Photography)

A Domican girl leans against the enterance of her school outside of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. She was given a breakfast bar from a tourist passing by. (ARIELLE BERGER | FOR THE POST)

Members of yacht club, Zach Skeen, Adam Grey, and Hayden Vanlynn pose for portraits at the Downtown Columbus Hilton in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. The Columbus trio will be performing at #FEST this spring in Athens, Ohio. (BRIEN VINCENT | FOR THE POST)

A horse grazes during an abnormally warm day in Mooresville NC, January 6th, 2014. (SETH ARCHER | FOR THE POST)

Visitors take on the Canopy Walk at Kakum National Park in Dunkwa, Ghana on Sunday, December 22, 2013. The popular tourist destination walkway is suspended 40 meters above the ground and is made up of 7 bridges, spanning over 330 meters. (SARAH KRAMER | PHOTO EDITOR)

Abroad in Ghana

Photo Editor Sarah Kramer is studying abroad in Ghana during her winter break. Click here to keep up to date with her travels!

– Jason

Ohio Weekend Sports November 1-3

The Ohio University women’s swimming and diving team cheers together before the start of their meet against University of Buffalo on November 2, 2013. Ohio dominated Buffalo with a final score of 143-89. (EMILY HARGER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Bobcat fans have much to be excited about, basketball season is back, volleyball won a thriller against Buffalo, field Hockey won its final game of the regular season in double overtime against Kent State, and are now heading to the MAC tournament, and swimming made its home debut.

Ohio University guard Stevie Taylor passes to a teammate during the Bobcat’s opening scrimmage against the Ashland University Eagles on Saturday, November 2, 2013. The Bobcats defeated the Eagles 66-44. (SARAH KRAMER | PICTURE EDITOR)

Ohio University red shirt sophomore Treq Setty looks to make a pass during the second half of the exhibition game against Ashland Unviersity. The Bobcats beat the Eagles 66-44 on Saturday Nov. 2, 2013, at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. (ALAYNA STEELE | FOR THE POST)

Ohio University senior T.J. Hall goes for a layup during the exhibition game against Ashland University. The Bobcats beat the Eagles 66-44 on Saturday Nov. 2, 2013, in the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. (ALAYNA STEELE | FOR THE POST)

Ohio’s Alexis Pinson (11) and Kelly Lamberti (13) attempt to block a spike against the University at Buffalo. The Bobcats beat the Bulls 3-1 on Saturday Nov. 2, 2013, at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. (ALAYNA STEELE | FOR THE POST)

Katie Horton spikes the ball over Buffalo in the third set of their fourth set win against Buffalo. The Bobcats won 3 sets to 1. (ARIELLE BERGER | FOR THE POST)

Ohio University senior Luli Gomez Teruel passes the ball while tightly guarded by Kent State University junior Jenna McHale. Ohio University clinched the victory against Kent State University 3-2 in double overtime on Saturday, November 2, 2013. (ISAAC HALE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Ohio player Ashley Cureton hits the ball away from the sideline Saturday, November 2, 2013. Ohio beat Kent State 3-2 on Saturday and is headed to Oxford, Ohio for the MAC Semifinals this upcoming Friday. (LAURA WINEGAR | FOR THE POST)

The Ohio University field hockey team celebrates senior Jessica Jue’s game winning goal in double overtime at the Bobcats’ last game of the season. Ohio clinched the victory against Kent State University 3-2 in double overtime on Saturday, November 2, 2013. (ISAAC HALE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Ohio’s Carrie Dukes swims the 200 yard butterfly in the Bobcat’s first home meet. (ARIELLE BERGER | FOR THE POST)

Ohio’ Lauren Steele finishes out the last leg of the women’s 200 medley relay during Ohio University’s meet against University of Buffalo on November 2, 2013. Ohio dominated Buffalo with a final score of 143-89. (EMILY HARGER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

HallOUween 2013

Kim Miller, a resident of Athens, Ohio, poses for a portrait during the Athens Halloween street festival on October 26, 2013. (EMILY HARGER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Another Athens Halloween weekend comes to an end, and as always we had our photographers out and about capturing the festivities of the third largest block party behind New Years’ Eve in New York, and Mardi Gras. We hope everyone had a safe, and fun Halloween!

– Jason

The “Honey For the Heart” parade made up of homemade costumes and banners officially kicked off the infamous Halloween block party on Court Street. (ISAAC HALE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

“Red Fett” points to a photograph of C-3PO and R2D2 on Court St. during Saturday’s Halloween celebration. (ISAAC HALE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Glowing-red eyes pierce through the crowd on Court Street at Athen’s Halloween block party on Saturday Oct. 26. People dressed in costumes of all kinds flooded the streets while bands played on three different stages along Court Street. (ALAYNA STEELE | FOR THE POST)

Artist, Black Rabbit, preforms at the Four Loko stage on Court Street during the Halloween Block Party. (CONOR RALPH | PHOTO EDITOR)

Ohio University students and residents of Athens dance to Dave Rave’s performance on October 26, 2013. Crowds of Ohio University students filled Court Street and surrounding stages on Saturday for the annual Athens Halloween block party. (EMILY HARGER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

A man kisses another Halloween goer with the help of his costume on Court Street on October 26, 2013 (KATIE KLANN | FOR THE POST)

John Hartfiel and Allie Binder pose for a portrait on Court Street on Saturday, October 26, 2013. (KATIE KLANN | FOR THE POST)

The Month in Review: September

Ohio’s Devin Bass, 37, is up ended during a kick return in the first half against University of Louisville. After an acrobatic move, Bass landed on his feet and continued for extra yards. (Conor Ralph | Photo Editor)

I’m going to keep it short and sweet. We’ve been very busy but productive as a photo staff at the Post. Photographers are finally getting back into their groove, and producing quality images. I’m sure we’ll see more great photos, but for now here are my favorites from the month of September. Enjoy!

– Jason, Director of Photography

Lois Whealey, 81, and Bob Whealey, 83, pose for a portrait in front of their house in Athens, Ohio on Thursday, September 19, 2013. “There are quite a few parties during the spring and fall but hardly any during the winter time because it is too cold.” “We don’t mind living in a college town because the library, book store and other shops are all in walking distance.” Lois and Bob have lived in Athens for 49 years. (Michael Pronzato | For The Post)

Ohio celebrates with the bell trophy after defeating Marshall in the Battle for the Bell game. (Conor Ralph | Photo Editor)

John Gradwohl of Parkersburg, West Virginia, shows of his bubble performing skills for a group of children at the Pawpaw Festival at Lake Snowden near Albany, Ohio on Saturday, September 14, 2013. (Sarah Kramer | Picture Editor)

Joe Burrow, star quarterback for the Athens Bulldogs, aims continue playing football at a collegiate level. (James Conkle | For The Post)

Jerry Mawhorr, a pastor of a nondenominatonal church in Ohio, speaks to passing Ohio University students outside of Baker University Center as, from left to right, Habibis Aziz, Caroline Bobst, Austin Barnard, Ruth Riesbeck, Danny Caine, and Dylan Rogers protest alongside Mawhorr on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Mawhorr travels to large universities all across Ohio to speak to the students. (Emily Harger | Staff Photographer)

OMSAR (Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention) director Cecil Walters sits for a portrait in OMSAR’s Court St. offices on Tuesday. (Isaac Hale | Staff Photographer)

Derrick Holifield speaks to ralliers about spreading the word of police brutality and racism towards African Americans on College Green September 29, 2013. (Calvin Mattheis | For The Post)

Chris Dacre, an installation artist from Denver, Colorado, poses for a portrait within his work “*tbd. Content Currently Unavailable…”. Dacre’s war-inspired installation will be at the Ohio University Art Gallery in Seigfred Hall starting Thursday, September 5th as well as lecture that will take place on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium. (Emily Harger | Staff Photographer)

Ohio wide receiver Chase Cochran receives a pass and scores on the first play of the game against North Texas and scores on Sept. 7, 2013, at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. The Bobcats came out on top 27-21. (Logan Riely | For The Post)

Shawn Hawks, owner of the recently opened Skin Hooked Body Piercing and Tattoo, gives Ohio University freshman Ali Lamb a tattoo while friends Alexa Cunningham (left) and Haley Reines (right) hold Lamb’s hands for support on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. (Sarah Kramer | Picture Editor)

The Month in Review: August

President Roderick McDavis speaks to the class of 2017 in the Convocation Center during their official introduction to Ohio University Sunday, August 25, 2013. (Julia Moss | Picture Editor)

Hello again!

Even though we only had one week of August during classes, the Post photo department still produced some quality shots. These are images that have been published throughout the week. Thanks for looking!

The new Scripps Hall, formerly known as Baker Center. The building, located on Union Street, across from College Green has been under renovations since 2012. (Conor Ralph | Photo Editor )

Cans at Jackie O’s taproom brewery wait to be filled on August 28th 2013. The taproom Brewery, located at 25 Campbell St. in Athens Ohio is a lot larger than the Uptown Jackie O’s location and allows for Jackie ‘s to distribute all across Ohio.

Francine Childs, an Ohio University professor in the Department of African American Studies, raises her arm as she speaks of her experiences 50 years ago on August 28, 2013 in the Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, OH. (Katie Klann | For The Post)

Womens’ Soccer head coach Aaron Rodgers talks to players huddled around him Wednesday at practice. (Isaac Hale | Staff Photographer)

Travis Carrie, cornerback for the Ohio University football team, poses for a portrait after practice at Peden Stadium on August 28, 2013. Carrie was redshirted last season after injuring his shoulder and a 6-month recovery from surgery and is starting in the Ohio vs. Louisville game this Saturday, September 1. (Emily Harger | Staff Photographer)

Nelsonville-York player Cannon Kilbarger, senior, falls backwards while Trimble player Austin Downs, junior, reaches to catch the ball during the Trimble versus Nelsonville-York football game at Trimble High School Saturday, August 31, 2013. The Tomcats won 40 – 0. (Julia Moss | Photo Editor)

A Summer of Firsts

“Maddie” the brown bear presses her nose out one of the two corn cribs that has been her home for the last seven years on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 outside Covington, OH. The bear was rescued by animal advocate Tim Harrison among other exotic animal care specialists. (Isaac Hale | The Piqua Daily Call)

Hello folks, my name is Isaac Hale and I am a rising sophomore at Ohio University. I’m a stringer photographer for The Post and I’ve spent my summer taking photos for my hometown newspaper, The Piqua Daily Call, in small town Piqua, Ohio. This summer I’ve had the opportunity to take pictures of many new activities and topics. I’ve taken pictures of court sessions, crashes, police pursuits and arrests, graduations, musical shows, track and field, softball, baseball, golf, and even airplane to airplane photography-all for the first time. Before this internship. I was pretty shy when it came to assignments I wasn’t too familiar with, but after being introduced to new  assignments through The Piqua daily Call, I’ve begun to come out of my shell.

I’ve had so much access to all of these assignments because The Piqua Daily Call has one dedicated staff photographer, so naturally he can’t be everywhere at once. That’s where I come in, variety really has been the spice of life this summer.

Aerobatic aviator Michael Goulian flies over Interstate 75 north of Dayton, OH near the Dayton International Airport for a practice flight Friday, June 21, 2013 before the Dayton Air Show starts the next day. (Isaac Hale | The Piqua Daily Call)

Russia’s Lauren Heaton reacts as she crosses the finish line during the 4×800 relay race at Division III state track and field at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, OH on Friday, June 7, 2013. The Russia 4×800 team won the state championship, and Heaton went on to place fourth in the 400. (Isaac Hale | The Piqua Daily Call)

Piqua high school varsity softball player Kaci Cotrell scores a run on Fairmont’s catcher Taylor Pitzer at Piqua’s home field Monday, June 13, 2013 in Piqua, OH. (Isaac Hale | The Piqua Daily Call)

Cinda Hanbuch-Pinkerton, of the Miami County Park District, shows students Professor Screech, a screech owl, in Mrs. Everett’s 3rd grade class Tuesday in Piqua, OH. (Isaac Hale | The Piqua Daily Call)

Caylyn Bertke, 7, a child with hereditary spastic paraplegia, gets her nails done while relaxing in her Disney princess dress by Amy Frasure at Arabella Salon and Spa in Piqua, OH on Tuesday, August 8, 2013 for Caylyn’s princess for a day visit. Stylists at Arabella met Caylyn when her grandmother Linda Elliott came in for a hair appointment about a month ago and fell instantly in love with the little girl. Staff at Arabella then decided to chip in to treat the little girl for a day of relaxation complete with nail painting, a massage, hair styling, and princess accessories. (Isaac Hale | The Piqua Daily call)

This summer I’ve also learned first hand what it means to be a photojournalist when it comes to breaking news. On June 22 at the Dayton Air Show I witnessed an aircraft crash during a performance, ending the lives of the pilot and wing walker aboard. I had met the wing walker the day before the crash. She had planned to get married on the plane. It was  truly a terrible thing to witness. It was then that I started to understand what breaking news can really mean, and also the reality that photographers sometimes have to see things that are genuinely emotionally jarring in order to get the shot. This is the three picture series I took of that crash.

A vintage stearman aircraft carrying wing walker Jane Wicker and pilot Charlie Schwenker crashes at the Vectren Dayton Air Show, in front of a crowd of spectators. Both Wicker and Schwenker were fatally injured in the crash. (Isaac Hale | The Piqua Daily Call)

While covering assignments in and around the Piqua and greater Dayton area I’ve met many seasoned journalists along the way. It’s been an absolute joy to not only get to cover new assignments, but to meet those who have been covering them for years and have so much wisdom (and funny stories) to pass on.

I would like to thank Mike Ullery (Piqua Daily Call – Chief Photographer) and the rest of The Piqua Daily Call family for treating me so well this summer and giving me so many amazing opprotunities and to all those new journalists I’ve met that make me so happy to be going into this field of work.

See more of my work here: http://www.isaachalephoto.samexhibit.com

Shawnee Summer

Members of the East of the River Shawnee tribe play a traditional drum at the wedding of Eileen Davis and Red Fox (Gary Knox) in Urbana, Ohio on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Before the drum can be used, one places tobacco on the drum in the four cardinal directions and asks the Creator for a blessing.

Hello everyone!

My name is Sarah Kramer and I’m a junior studying photojournalism at Ohio University. I have been shooting for The Post since the beginning of my freshman year. Unfortunately this summer I did not have an internship, but spent some time on a personal project.

I first met Hummingbird and her family at the Pawpaw Festival in Albany, Ohio in September of 2012. Hummingbird’s granddaughter, Tamila (then 6), excitedly showed me how to shoot a bow and arrow and was especially proud of the fact that she could not only do it well, but could do it well being that she was a “real Indian”. Tamila’s comment along with her overwhelming sense of pride in her culture was something that I wanted to explore more. I spent some time with the group for the day and kept them in the back of my mind. I called Hummingbird near the end of this school year and asked if I could spend some time with the tribe this summer and was happy when she invited me to do so.

Tamila Blackstone, 7, and grandfather Ten Wolverines (J.R. Sprague) walk to see the wolves at Wolf Creek Habitat in Brookville, Indiana during the 5th Annual Spring Native American Gathering on Sunday, May 26, 2013.

Kahne Brugler performs a Grass Dance at the 5th Annual Spring Native American Gathering at Wolf Creek Habitat in Brookville, Indiana on Sunday, May 26, 2013.

Tamila throws pieces of cut-up hot dogs to the wolves at Wolf Creek Habitat in Brookville, Indiana during the 5th Annual Spring Native American Gathering on Sunday, May 26, 2013.

Chief of the East of the River Shawnee Tribe, Snow Owl (Stephen Bunch) prepares to preside over Red Fox and Eileen’s wedding ceremony in Urbana, Ohio on Sunday, June 9, 2013.

Dancing Crane (Penny Brugler), Cherie Squires, Hummingbird (Janice Sprague) and Eileen await the ceremony to begin.

The guests pictured here await the start of the ceremony held at Red Fox and Eileen’s home in Urbana, Ohio. The ceremony was a combination of traditional native and Christian practices.

The groom, Red Fox and his bride, Eileen, light unity candles representing her Christian beliefs.

Snow Owl and other members of the East of the River Shawnee Tribe drum and sing after the ceremony finished. The drummers took turns performing with others at the ceremony who sang karaoke.

Every member of the tribe has welcomed me with open arms. I am thankful for the hospitality that they have shown me and am excited to continue working with this wonderful group of people. This summer has been a great learning experience. Although I did not get to shoot near as much as I wanted to, I am glad to have had the opportunity to spend quality time with a group of wonderful people. Up until this summer, I’ve always thought that endlessly firing off my shutter was the only way of doing a job well. I was wrong. I’ve now learned that time spent with my camera turned off can sometimes be just as fruitful, if not more.

Check out more of my work here:

sarahkramerphoto.samexhibit.com

instagram.com/sarahc_kramer

‘Noke Life

SAM OWENS | The Roanoke Times;
Qareeb Steelman (left) and his sister Shumilah Steelman (right) listen to the Director of the Roanoke Valley Big Brothers, Big Sisters branch, Jackie Smith (not pictured), talk about Washington D.C., Thursday afternoon. The students were encouraged to ask questions about our nation’s capital and were given a map to color outlining important monuments.

Hey y’all,

My name is Sam Owens, a senior at OU and a picture editor at The Post. I have been spending my summer in Roanoke, Virginia, working as the photography intern at The Roanoke Times. I am originally from Northern Virginia, Chantilly to be exact, which is about three and a half hours Northwest of Roanoke. Coming back to my home state to explore a part of Virginia that I was in no way familiar with has been a great experience. It has shown me how vastly diverse the communities and cultures can be from county to county and from region to region in one state alone.

SAM OWENS | The Roanoke Times;
An American Flag decorates a classic Chevrolet truck that is sitting in the Burgland Credit Line parking lot off of Williamson Road during the Star City Motor Madness, Friday, June 28, 2013.

SAM OWENS | The Roanoke Times; Attendees of the Salem Fair ride the new ride named Vertigo, Sunday afternoon.

SAM OWENS | The Roanoke Times; A young guy checks out the damaged tents that fell due to a summer storm that passed through the Salem Civic Center where the annual Horse Show is held every year in Salem, Virginia, June 19, 2013.

I work alongside four other photographers to produce content for the daily paper, which means I cover a slew of assignments in and around the Roanoke Valley area. One of the most awesome parts of working for The Roanoke Times is that residents of the area are hugely supportive of the work The Roanoke Times produces. Working in a community like this leaves a spark of hope in my young journalistic mind that people still want good quality stories. I have enjoyed living in this part of Southwest Virginia for the past couple months. Who doesn’t love a city that has a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background?

SAM OWENS | The Roanoke Times; Volunteers at the Roanoke Valley Horse Show help take down the stalls underneath the torn tent that was damaged from a storm that hit the Salem Civic Center, Wednesday evening. The volunteers planned on taking the tent down completely and replacing it in order to move horses back into the space after it was fixed.

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Firefighters run water over the charred vehicles that were involved in the five vehicle wreck, including two tractor-trailers, on Interstate 581, Thursday afternoon, June 12, 2013. Two truck drivers were killed, a few others were injured during the wreck that shut down north and southbound I-581 traffic for several hours.

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Radford High School student Josh Little rests in the grass after crossing the finish line during the VHSL state track meet at Radford University, Saturday, June 1, 2013. Little and his teammates took the VHSL Boys State Championship title at the meet.

On a more serious note: This summer has challenged me and will continue to challenge me over the next two weeks as my internship comes to a close. I have been feeling like I have been stuck in a photographic-storytelling rut lately, always feeling rushed or making excuses as to why I shouldn’t put myself in a situation where I feel uncomfortable with my camera. These are problems, which have plagued every photojournalist at one point or another I am sure, have been riding on my back all summer. I want to get closer to people when I photograph them (physically and emotionally). I want to continue to develop my “personal” style and vision, whatever that is. I want to tell stories, as opposed to leaving from an assignment with surface level images. I want to connect. I want to grow.  How exactly do you master these skills? I suppose all I can do is keep pushing myself to dig deeper every time I interact with others and capture moments on my camera.

SAM OWENS | The Roanoke Times; Buddy, Carol Flieger’s 14-year-old dog.

SAM OWENS | The Roanoke Times;
Demi Hatch, 4, (center) feeds a goat at the Hedrick’s Petting Zoo booth at the Salem Fair while enjoying the fair with her mother, Deja Hatch (right), Sunday afternoon, July 7, 2013.

Every assignment and every person I have encountered this summer have taught me the importance of the four P’s that are essential, in my opinion, to the life of a photojournalist: patience, persistence, positivity, and preparedness. I plan on taking these P’s with me and applying them to my senior capstone class in the fall and any other challenges my photojournalism career throws my way.

You can see more of my work here:

Website: www.samowensphoto.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/samowenz