Sports

Sports have a way of presenting the clearest archetypes and heroic journeys in our society. Tales of hardships, overcoming obstacles, and redemption through the pursuit of physical perfection have long permeated sports narratives. While I didn’t get into photography to be a sports photographer, I nevertheless fell in love with the stories and the beauty of bodies-in-motion during my times working with athletes. Through wins, losses, or just sport for the sake of sport, I got to see the best (and worst) of people.

Kendra Bermudez, center, was the director of the 2nd Annual Senior Dance Show at Woodcreek High School. The performance was completely choreographed and performed by senior dance students, who also took care of the behind-the-scenes responsibilities. (Roseville CA, 2009)

Rebekah Calvert. (Rocklin CA, 2009)

Rebekah Calvert starred at Colfax High and Sierra College. Now after giving birth to her son Maximo, Calvert has revived her career at William Jessup University. She leads the team in scoring and rebounding. (Rocklin CA, 2009)

Rebekah Calvert (Rocklin CA, 2009)

(Auburn CA, 2008)

(Oregon, 2007)

Thannia Gonzalez works it for the “Just Dance” piece at Woodcreek High School. (Roseville CA, 2009)

Rebekah Calvert’s 2-year-old son Maximo is a regular at the William Jessup campus in Rocklin, sometimes accompanying Calvert in class and at practice. (Rocklin CA, 2009)

Rebekah Calvert (Rocklin CA, 2009)

Rocklin High School. (Rocklin CA 2008)

Rebekah Calvert arrives at practice last week with son Maximo in tow as her mother Val, middle, looks on. Calvert says she wouldn’t be able to juggle school and basketball without the support of her family. (Rocklin CA, 2009)