the athlete project
portraits of dedication
Strength • Focus • Dedication
Every young athlete carries these qualities, and through dramatic black-and-white portraiture, I bring them to life.
About the Project
The Athlete Project: Portraits of Dedication is an ongoing fine art series celebrating the next generation of athletes. Each participant is photographed in two ways:
•A posed portrait that captures their quiet intensity
•An action portrait that freezes their sport in motion
Through dramatic lighting and the timeless depth of black and white, these portraits reveal the determination, passion, and raw talent of youth in sport.
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From Project to Legacy
This body of work is building toward two milestones:
•A published photo book showcasing athletes across a wide range of sports
•A gallery exhibition featuring large-scale prints
The goal is to create not only portraits for families, but a collective work that stands as a tribute to young athletes—their strength, their grace, and the fleeting moment of becoming.
“It’s not the will to win that matters – everyone has that.
It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”
-Paul "Bear" Bryant
My Background
I’ve photographed athletes at every level—from rising juniors to professionals. My work has been published through Getty Images, where I covered professional soccer in Arizona and learned to anticipate the split-second drama of sport. Now, I bring that same experience to a fine art vision—portraits that are bold, emotive, and enduring.
Join the Project
If you are a young athlete—or the parent of one—I invite you to be part of The Athlete Project: Portraits of Dedication. Selected participants will receive:
•A professional portrait session in this unique style
•Digital copies of the images featured in the project
There is no cost to participate if you are chosen.
This is more than photography. It is a living archive—capturing the strength, focus, and beauty of young athletes at a defining moment in their journey.
Some of the sports and athletics I am wanting to shoot for this project include, but not limited to…
- gymnastics
- fencing
- archery
- cycling
- parkour/ninja
- boxing
- bmx
- skateboarding
- figure skating
- martial arts
- swimming
- diving
- table tennis
- badminton
- track & field
- fitness
interested in joining the project?
