At the end of December we ran a part of our all area athlete series complete with portraits.  When I go to these shoots, I like to get there as early as possible so I can set up and be ready by the time the athlete arrives. This means I need a stand-in model to test the lighting on, which is this case, means our sports reporters.  Justin and Nick have been very good sports about posing for me (I haven't gotten Jessie in front of the lens yet, will work on that for next time).  Nick pays attention, actually looking in the direction I need him to look, standing in the same place without too much fidgeting.  Justin, while wonderful, enjoys his sarcastic 'are you done yet?' comments, and let's just say I have a lot of very dramatically lit looking-at-his-phone shots as he waits for the all clear to take up his usual pacing.  So in honor of their good natured teamwork, a few shots of the stand-ins along with the matching portrait of the athlete.

Nick looking dramatically off into the distance as he stands in for Jalen Hendricks.

Mr. Hendrick's finished portrait.

Justin, checking his phone as I set up lights for Todd Gurley.

Mr. Gurley's finished portrait.