Through the Lens

Prom Rugby 04.14.07

2007-04-16T20:20:00.000-07:00

Gators dominate UCLA 03.31.07

2007-04-07T14:41:00.000-07:00

More Final Four coverage...

Pre-game festivities in Atlanta – Final Four fans get pumped up in Atlanta Saturday afternoon before the semifinal games later that night:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid452329882/bclid361569315/bctid716057738

UF 76, UCLA 66 – Gator fans celebrate Florida’s victory over UCLA at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta Saturday night:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid452329882/bclid361569315/bctid716057751

They call me video girl

2007-04-07T14:10:00.000-07:00

Ok...so I haven't been posting in awhile - I know. But, I've been working a lot in the past month. I got a full-time temporary job at The Gainesville Sun as their sports online/multimedia producer, and I've been filming and editing a bunch of videos ever since.

The first video I ever attempted to film and edit was Gatornationals -- a four-day event that brings in about 100,000 specators every year. I was so nervous, but determined -- for anyone that knows me, I'm head over heels about cars and racing, so i was driven to produce something good. I'd never been to an NHRA event, and apart from the crazy stories of how loud it would be from colleagues, I had NO IDEA what was coming. I was practically going into convulsions when the first two Top Fuel cars flew down the track. Unless you've been there, there's just no way to explain how it feels to be six feet from a 300+ mph car when it launches. Freaking AMAZING. I hope I'll be able to do it again next year.

Anyway...this is what I came out with:

2007 Gatornationals - Thousands of spectators packed the Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Fla., to watch the 2007 ALDelco NHRA Gatornationals held March 15-18:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid452329882/bclid537026791/bctid716057730

Glenn Epps, of Plantation, sports a mohawk at the 2007 Gatornationals Sunday afternoon. Epps said that he's been coming to the event as often as he could since 1982.

Mike Bell warms up the tires in a burnout before racing in the 2007 Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway Friday afternoon.

Denise Mills, from Orlando, covers her ears as two funny cars blast down the track Friday afternoon during the 2007 Gatornationals. This was Mills' first time at Gatornationals. Lining the track, the bleachers vibrate from the sheer intensity of the sound resonating from many of the top division class cars.

Drag racer Ashley Force, daughter of 14-time NHRA funny car champion John Force, speaks to members of the media about moving up into the funny car division and competing against her father this year at the 2007 Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway Friday afternoon.

Ashley Force, daughter of funny car driver John Force, screams down the track in her 2006 Ford Mustang in the 2007 Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway on Saturday. Ashley Force ending up with an ET of 4.832 at 306.67 mph in the quarter mile.

Startled by the sound, Jennifer Schooler, of Gainesville, reacts with excitment while Johnny Diamond, of Pensacola, shields his ears from the sound of a funny car roaring down the track.

Jim Head warms up the tires in his 2007 Toyota Solara before racing down the track.

Crew members prepare Mike Ashley's 2007 Dodge Charger during the funny car division race at Gatornationals Saturday afternoon.

Funny car driver Scott Kalitta does a burnout in his 2007 Toyota Solara before racing at Gatornationals Saturday afternoon. Kalitta ended up finishing with a 4.919 ET at 257.87 mph in the quarter mile.

Let's Go Fly a Kite! 02.18.07

2007-02-20T19:19:00.000-08:00

The decorative tale of William Hernandez's kite flickers in the wind during the 15th Annual Kite Day Festival at Haulover Park Sunday afternoon. Families and kite enthusiasts from all over the nation took part in the event, hosted by Miami-Dade Parks and Skyward Kites.

A dolphin-shaped kite sails high in the sky during the 15th Annual Kite Day Festival at Haulover Park Sunday afternoon. More than 200 kite enthusiasts came to enjoy the weather and take part in the event.

Seven-year-olds Diana Ruiz, left, and Kamaile Luciano, right, entertain themselves on an inflatable slide at the 15th Annual Kite Day Festival at Haulover Park Sunday afternoon.

Step Back in Time 02.13.07

2007-02-17T17:48:00.000-08:00

Naples Park Elementary student Tyler Daugherty, 11, studies a World War II rail car that was used by Nazis to transport Jews during the Holocaust. "It breaks my heart to see it," Daugherty said about the rail car. "I can't believe that they actually stuffed people in this - it makes me sad."

Henry Eisenberg, 84, is comforted by Merle Saferstein from the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, Inc., during an emotionally touching speech by Auschwitz survivor Leo Schneiderman. Hundreds gathered in the Broward County Convention Center Tuesday afternoon for the unveiling of a World War II rail car acquired by the HDEC.

Leo Schneiderman, an Auschwitz survivor, captivates the audience with chilling stories about his experiences during the Holocaust.

The eerie sight of a World War II rail car looms in the background as the audience listens to Holocaust survivor Leo Schneiderman.

Shooting in Luxury 01.14.07

2007-02-17T17:15:00.000-08:00

A model sets the tone in "Evening on the Med" - the grand opening ceremony of Acqualina's new spa, ESPA, and eatery, Costa Grill. The hotel/condominium's event also included a beachside buffet and silent auction hosted by Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito and Law and Order Actress Diane Neal - benefiting Safe Horizon, a victim assistance organization.

Acqualina, a luxury hotel/condominium in Sunny Isles Beach, celebrates the grand opening of its new 20,000 square-foot spa, ESPA. The new addition features 11 treatment rooms, an outdoor spa veranda with a Jacuzzi and pool.

A Pucci outfit shimmers onstage during an Emilio Pucci fashion show at the grand opening ceremony at Acqualina.

Lights in the Field 01.10.07

2007-02-17T17:13:00.000-08:00

Sherry Patrick, the new president of the Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors, poses in the lobby of Coldwell Banker Wednesday afternoon.

Torah Celebration 12.28.06

2007-02-17T17:03:00.000-08:00

Rabbi Alexander Kaller, upper left, overlooks Rabbi Yochanon Klein as he carefully fills in a letter for Lillian, Tatyana and Misha Podlog during the completion and dedication of the new Torah Scroll in Aventura.

Rabbi Yochanon Klein carefully fills in a letter of the new Torah Scroll during the completion and dedication ceremony in Aventura

After placing the crown atop the new completed Torah, David Joukov, left, leads a parade of followers across Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach to the Chabad-Russian Center.

The crowd dances and claps in celebration as Rabbi Alexander Kaller, left, chants verses from a prayer book at the welcoming of the new Torah at the Chabad-Russian Center in Sunny Isles Beach.

April - Dec 2006

2007-02-17T16:55:00.000-08:00

I had a friend who wanted me to take a few pictures of her before I officially left Gainesville. I'm starting to really like portrait photography, and I really want to try to pursue it more on the side from photojournalism.

King's Jewelry 12.21.06

2007-02-17T16:45:00.000-08:00

Carole Levine, a loyal customer of King Jewelers, admires a necklace at the store's 95th anniversary celebration Thursday night. The event debuted its recently expanded 8,000-square-foot Aventura showroom along with exclusive holiday jewelry and watch collections.

Cyndy Albert, left, examines a A. Fanfani necklace at King Jewelers' 95th anniversary celebration.

Lorraine Bleustein, a King Jewelers customer of 18 years, compares Breitling watches at the store's 95th anniversary celebration.

It's a Big Urban World Out There. 12.01.06

2007-02-17T16:43:00.000-08:00

Florida coach Urban Meyer answers questions from Host Dave Neal about their teams' upcoming 2006 SEC Football Championship Game this Saturday during the SEC Coaches Luncheon Friday afternoon.

Gator Nation Domination 01.08.07

2007-02-17T16:15:00.000-08:00

A sea of fans celebrate on University Avenue and N.W. 17th Street after the Gator's BCS National Championship victory January 8, 2007. The University of Florida went home with a 41-14 victory over Ohio State University.

Gator fans celebrate during the first quarter of the BCS National Championship game at the Swamp Restaurant.

Katie Brandy, left, steals a kiss from Mark Miller on University Ave. during a celebration of the the Gator's BCS National Championship victory.

Moe Brown cheers in the Swamp Restaurant during the last 5 minutes of the Gator's BCS National Championship victory.

UF fans dance and cheer to the beat of drums on Buckman Drive following the Gator's BCS National Championship victory.

Aloha - June 2006

2007-02-17T16:03:00.000-08:00

Trip to Hawaii!!! My cousin, her boyfriend and I went to O'ahu this summer to visit our cousin Brian who lives right on the beach. It was the first time I had been back to Hawaii since I was 3, so it was pretty much a new experience to me. Absolutely amazing over there. Thailand may be my favorite place, but Hawaii is definitely a close second.

...And They're Off! 05.06.06

2007-02-17T15:31:00.000-08:00

Oaks Race and the 132nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in April 2006.

I got to assist SI photographer Bill Frakes with the Kentucky Derby this year, and had an absolute blast. Besides the not sleeping, it was undoubtedly a once in a lifetime opportunity. I even got a shot in the magazine! yay!

Gat-or Done!! 04.03.06

2007-02-17T15:18:00.000-08:00

University of Florida's 73-57 NCAA Championship win against UCLA on April 3, 2006.

Whiplash 11.30.05

2007-02-13T22:43:00.000-08:00

Brandhi, a dominatrix, was definitely the most interesting to cover. And low and behold, Eric, the tattoo artist introduced me to her. She was fantastic - working weird poses and was up for anything. Her red hair just made everything perfect.

Rock Out 11.30.05

2007-02-13T22:29:00.000-08:00

Ryan Murray was very cool to work with. I had to play some old rock hits I had on my lap top to put him in the mood for some heavy head banging - it was a gas.

Up on One 11.21.05

2007-02-13T22:24:00.000-08:00

Ryan Hurewtiz - Longing to be a professional stunt rider. Man, was it tough working with a huge bike.

Inkspots 11.22.05

2007-02-13T22:13:00.000-08:00

During my final for the class, I found a bunch of really interesting subjects to cover as part of my "rebel" theme. The first one I found was Eric, a tattoo artist in Gainesville.

Flash to the Rescue 10.24.05

2007-02-13T22:04:00.000-08:00

Next assignment was working a situation with a flash. I figured I'd try it out on my next Alligator assignment - a profile on a UF fencer. The gymnasium where I had to shoot it was just awful. I had come there with all these cool ideas in my head as a shot list, and none of them were going to work in this scene. So, I just posed her against the plain blue canvas and bounced a flash to the side off a white wall. Worked like a charm and had a nice soft touch to it.

Food Frenzy 10.10.05

2007-02-13T21:59:00.000-08:00

I have a new respect for food photographers. This was probably one of the harder assignments I had. Unless you're a pro and working with fake food, real food is a pain in the tush. Icky, gooey, melty, ewwwy...but fun to shoot.

Strobe Happy 09.16.05

2007-02-13T21:37:00.000-08:00

Next was using a strobe. FUN!

I See the Light! 09.04.05

2007-02-13T21:16:00.000-08:00

Since I'm bored, I figure I'll start with stuff I did when I was in class and just learning how to use lights and strobes. I had the most fun in this class than any other. You were allowed to think creatively, and I was learning something new everytime I turned started a new assignment. First one was to experiment with a single constant light source.

eh...not bad.

VOILA

2007-02-13T20:08:00.000-08:00

So, I've finally made a blog. It seems I'm always the last to do something. I don't even have an ipod. Crazy, I know. But whatever. Anyway, I just graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators) and have been relying on freelancing to get by. This is just a few pictures of the work I've done in the past year. Let me know what you think, and keep checking in with me!

Cheers,

Tricia