Monday, February 27, 2012

The Dart

So each week, me and a reporter take some darts and throw them at a map of the area. From what I hear, it can be a bust or you can land a cool story out of it. It's all up to chance and where that dart lands.

Lindsey, one of the reporters, and I ended up in Vidalia, which is right across the river in Louisiana. We talked to a few people without any luck, but then met Julius and Mary. Julius handles, shows and breeds Paso Fino horses, and Mary is his biggest cheerleader and fan. I went out to their stable yesterday, and I'm hoping to periodically meet with them and keep up with their story. Very nice, welcoming people.

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Hello Mississippi!

After I finally found some time to breathe after being here for two weeks, and actually having some photos worthy of blogging, here are some photos I shot for the new paper I work for, the Natchez Democrat. I'm the only photog, so it has been nothing short of hectic. Loving it though.

These frames are from middle school cheerleading tryouts at one of the local private schools. I felt like I was back to my shooting style, after struggling for the first few weeks adjusting to just about everything. Moving is stressful.

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Goodbye Kansas!

This was one of my last assignments in Kansas. It was Kansas Day, and the first graders sang Kansas songs and dressed up in 'prairie wear.' Adorable, in short.

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I had trouble toning this one, meh.

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Well, all of them I guess.