game time

several weeks ago, i mentioned a job the Dallas Stars hired me for & now that the finished product* is online & hitting mailboxes, i figured it was time to revisit the experience.

fan shop paraphernalia | the great Razor Reaugh goes over his game notes as the players arrive.

over two different evenings, i was given an amazing level of access to the team & the building – which is something i can’t take any credit for. Colin & John, the two people who should be atop your “people i wish i knew at the Dallas Stars” list, did a tremendous job of making everything i asked for a reality. i was apparently the first photographer allowed up into the rafters (during play) in 5 years – for any sport. they got me into the locker room as the guys got ready. i practically stood on the bench for most of one period.

all of this allowed me to see and show the game in a really unique way and i walked away having learned a few things about a sport i love a ton.

follow the jump for more images.

one freaking great night

a couple weeks ago, i had the great pleasure of producing the Dallas Stars Season Seat Holder event. twelve photographers, at 12 photo stations all around the American Airlines Center. now that everything has been delivered and the website i built is running smoothly, i thought i’d take a minute to share some of my favorite moments and images from the night.

my dude with Turco (35) & Stephan (31) by Stephen Dux

not only was it awesome for me to work with the greatest team in hockey (although struggling to show that greatness at the moment), it brought me almost tear inducing joy to watch Brendan as he stood next to Turco, chatted with Modano & Lehtinen and high fived Morrow. it was the kind of good that you have to use tonal languages to express.