South Texas Shooters (Photography That Is!)

In March of 2007 I attended my first game at Texas State University, I was intending to add to my portfolio of images, I lacked some women’s sports images. Looked in the paper and found that there was a softball game scheduled. Now nearly 16 years later I am still adding to my portfolio of women’s sports, although the portfolio leans heavily (very heavily) towards Softball!!! From that day in 2007 I was hooked by the heart, hustle, grace and grit of the women on the field. I was also hooked by the kindness of the coaches who guided the women on the field.

Today I look back and look forward on the impact the sport and most importantly the people in the sport have made to my life and to the moments and memories that have come from the people and the sport. In one day the 2023 season will begin and I will begin my 16th year of capturing moments and memories for the athletes, coach’s , parents, families and staff of the program. What started as a one time visit has become a passion for the best I can provide for these folks who give every bit of themselves to the sport, each other, to their families and to the folks that coach, mentor, teach, support and love them.

As the title of this entry is Gracias TXST Softball, I am taking this time to say Thank You to all who have given me the honor privilege and opportunity and to me the most important thing is The Trust!! I take this opportunity to say thanks to the folks who have helped and supported me along the way.

Thanks to Ricci W, PeeJay B, Amber D, Alex D, Catherine O, Kelly K, Coralee R, Megan C, Bobby B, Haley L, Paige Mc, Julia H, Jessie F, Scott W, Ryan W, Joshua T, Dani E, Morgan R, Denise T, Jen H, Charlie D, Chris B, Amanda M, Darcy D, and to each and every athlete since March of 2007 to date. Thank you to every family member of the athletes and coach’s.who provided their love and support to their children and shared their friendship and kindness with me!

Let the game begin for I have cleaned lens, charged batteries, and extended my commitment to these folks who have become family to me. Thank you again for the honor, privilege, opportunity and trust to capture the moment!

“Sometimes I do get to places just when God’s ready to have somebody click the shutter.’ ~ Ansel Adams

Peter (Pete) V