Friday, August 23, 2013

A Plus Youth Program

I'm so excited to be a guest speaker along with Jason Collins, at the 2nd Annual A Plus Youth Program, "Principles to Live By Gala" in Seattle, September 3, 2013!

I will be sharing behind the scenes stories and where I got my inspiration for my upcoming book, hoop: the american dream.

The mission of the A Plus Youth Program is to use sports as a vehicle to provide the educational resources and character development necessary for student-athletes to succeed in life. To learn more about how you can help A Plus Youth Program, visit their website, www.aplusyouthprogram.org.

See you there?

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Nikon Ambassador!



It's a privilege and honor to have been asked to represent Nikon as an ambassador for the United States! I am one of 16 photographers to receive this honor — the first time Nikon has done this in the U.S.

Nikon has been a part of my life for over 30 years and I am extremely grateful for this amazing opportunity! Thank you Nikon!

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-Ambassadors/index.page

PRESS RELEASE

"Nikon Ambassadors are some of the most talented and influential visual artists working in the business today. These gifted, spirited storytellers go above and beyond most, and are admired for their passion, energy and commitment to their craft. Their investment in, and trust, of the Nikon brand are cornerstones to their image making abilities. 

As a loyal partner, a Nikon Ambassador’s commitment and contributions to the photographic industry throughout their careers have influenced and inspired photographers around the world. Their desire to educate and empower other image-makers around them has become a part of their daily business. From workshops to trade show platforms, online learning and social media, Nikon Ambassadors represent the most versatile and ambitious photographers today and are respected around the globe for their vision and accomplishments. 

The dedication to advancing the art of visual storytelling while embracing and mastering the latest technologies and trends in the field are paramount to these photographers being selected as Nikon Ambassadors. As the top visual storytellers of this era, their advanced techniques, unprecedented creativity and tenacious approach to imaging solutions is demonstrated assignment after assignment, each and every time they pick up a Nikon camera."