When I joined the staff in Beeville, photography became a focal point of my job. At a community newspaper, you have to be a do-it-all, which means you spend plenty of time behind a camera.
At the time, I would have listed photography as my weak point. Now, though, I would probably rank it as one of my biggest strengths. I’ve learned through, more or less, through trial and error and by seeking out advice from the long list of great photographers I’ve met over my years in the business.
These are some of my favorite shots from the last few years…
Beeville’s Dony Givens (right) jumps up and catches a touchdown pass over a Tuloso-Midway defender in September 2018. This shot won me a National Newspaper Association award for sports photography.
LPGA golfer Gerina Piller hits her tee shot on the par-3 17th at Las Colinas Country Club during the 2016 Volunteers of America Shootout.
LPGA golfer Gerina Piller with a shot from the sand during the 2016 Volunteers of America Shootout.
Rodeo cowboy in Beeville during a roping event.
Beeville softball player Madelyn Rodriquez during a playoff game in 2016.
Beeville softball player Felixia Hinojosa tags out a Carroll runner at the plate during a game in early 2016.
Jackie Hernandez at the Skidmore-Tynan ISD 2020 commencement ceremony.
Avea Gonzales snaps a selfie as she rides down N. 10th St. during the Skidmore-Tynan Class of 2020 celebratory parade.
Goliad offensive coordinator John Livas looks on as he plays a video during an online meeting.
Rob Nollen shines the still at Coastal Bend Distilling.
Andre Trevino catches a pass during Beeville’s summer workouts in June 2020.
Beeville ISD graduates lined up at the commencement ceremony.
Beeville’s Matthew Puente (13) comes back between two San Antonio Central Catholic defenders to make a catch for the Trojans during their win.
Beeville’s Kameron Gipson (11) stares down Zapata quarterback Mario Garcia as he rushes the QB in the Trojans’ win.
Skidmore-Tynan fullback Felix Menchaca (44) takes on contact during a carry for the Bobcats in their win over Natalia.
