South Texas Shooters (Photography That Is!)

For close to ten years (starting in 2007) I have been capturing moments on the field of the Texas State Softball team. What started out as a one time visit to shoot some women’s sports and get back into sport photography has become one of the highlights of “LIFE” for me!

From my first visit to the field which has changed for the better over the years, to the field that stands today where “Dreams become Reality” I have been witness to many awesome moments and some sad moments, but the awesome outnumbers the sad ten fold and then some.

What keeps me coming back is smiles, hustle, heart and the chance to capture them for the athletes, coaches, parents and the University. I have spent countless funds to be ready for them moments and to be able to capture them and share them with all concerned and to have them stand memory for the athletes, parents and coaches for many years to come. I hope that one day they look back on an image and tell their children, “yes that’s me!”

Along this journey (which is still in progress) I have met some wonderful people, the players on the field and the coaches along the lines that bring the game all together for our enjoyment. The sports information staff, the grounds crew and students all bring a smile with them!

My payment for times spent attempting to be in the right place at the right time and to trip the shutter at the right moment is all the smiles, the likes for the images shared, but it’s mainly the smiles and occasionally a t-shirt or cap (my collection still growing). I try not to ask much other than to capture those dreams becoming reality and for the smile and always kind word! There maybe some other driving force for me to come back, but at this time I can not find the words to describe them!

I thank all the athletes for their heart, hustle and smiles. I thank the parents of the athletes for bringing me into the Bobcat family. I thank the staff, Ricci, Peejay, Amber, Denise, Cat, Kelly, Bobby and Jen for allowing me to capture and share those images, but most especially for the smiles and allowing me into the family!

The season starts on Feb 12th and I look so forward to being their and watching them “Dreams become Reality on The Field!” Enjoy some of the moments from the past and be ready to see the moments from the future.

The Old Scoreboard

The current entrance to the field

The New Scoreboard

The old entrance to the field

2007

2015

2007 Leah Boatright

2015 Kendall Wiley