My new love affair....Gymnastics Photography

A recent trip to Photoshop World in Vegas was inspirational to say the least. My inner geek was basking in the glory of smart objects, layers masks and Lightroom preset making. As I anxiously meandered around the classrooms, I happened upon Dave Black's class on Sports Photography and that is when it happened!

I felt an instant connection (and Ill admit) and a tad bit of jealousy when he described his love of photography, the history of his work and his personal connection to it. The reason.....he was a GYMNASTICS photographer!!! OMG..I never expected this. I remember watching the London Olympics and dreaming of being on the floor, camera in hand, shooting my other lifelong love...gymnastics! See, many may not know this but I was a competitive gymnast from 1979-88, the last for for Auburn University (WAR EAGLE, BABY). Its in my blood, it never goes away. 

Well, suffice to say I have wiggled my way back into the world of mats and chalk and have landing my first gymnastics photo gig. Team photos for a local gym. Whoo hooo...yay me!

So back together we are....me and gymnastics.

I also booked a personal gymnastics imagery photosession with this adorable set of sister gymnasts. Once again, I am hooked!