Your subject stands there. Ready. The question, "what do you want me to do?" soon follows. That's how it usually begins. But with this project I was able to turn that question around and ask "What do you do? As an athlete, what types of motions do you go through?" And then I would have them show me.
Body of Work 2012 is the result of a personal project I worked on throughout 2012. A series of photographs that highlight the college athlete and their body, the project features twenty athletes from a variety of sports - doing what they do.
Jantzen Romney, Soccer Player, Midfielder
Monte Schmalhaus, Wrestler // Ellis Walters, Diver
Justin Hedin, Middle Distance Runner
David Gates, Soccer Player, Forward // Carlee Holmoe, Soccer Player, Forward
Dallin Cutler, Soccer Player, Holding/Attacking Midfielder // Wes Guenther, Baseball Player, Catcher
Christen Guenther, Pole Vaulter
Robb Stowell, Volleyball Player, Opposite Hitter
Beu Burton, Football Player, Running Back // Jordan Fletcher, Swimmer, Sprinter
Winston Wilkinson, Discus Thrower
Tua Laei, Rugby Player, Wing
Matt Hamilton, Hockey Player, Center
Michael E., Tennis Player // Chance Cooper, Lacrosse Player, Close Defense
Sarah Yandow, Gymnast
Christian Tyler, Basketball Player, Point Guard // Christie Carpenter, Volleyball Player, Outside Hitter
Photographed throughout 2012
