Sacramento Monarchs Shoot - University of Phoenix

As mentioned in an earlier post, last week we photographed the Sacramento Monarchs at The University of Phoenix in Sacto. They'd had a full day of practice and another photo shoot so I wasn't sure what to expect when they showed up but it shouldn't be surprising that they were super laid back, ready to pose, laugh, smile - whatever was needed. And looked to have a lot of fun together in the process. From all appearances, this seems like a team built on good humor, friendship and, of course, serious dedication and talent. It has been a blast to watch them in action and be a part of this season.
At this particular shoot we were after a few key shots - as this was classroom-themed, we needed one of all looking at the camera, one of them while coach taught the classroom, and one of them laughing and goofing off supposedly behind the 'teacher's back.' This last shot proved to be a little too much fun at the expense of everyone in the room at some point being pummeled by paper balls and squishy hand basketballs. I think the laughter in the room reached throughout the building and provided a good show for the fans who showed up. I know I had a blast and I was stuck behind the camera! :) In any case, here are a few from last week's shoot...

Mayhem breaks loose.

This one just makes me laugh - being the fun group they are, I asked the creative team to jump in for a last shot and this was our very last one of the day after a sequence of them being pummeled by the players. From left to right - the man in the middle throwing the basketball - Dhon S., on the floor Casey C., and standing above Heather V.