The Sharpe Image

Now normally, I do not do Weddings.  As most of you know, I am a Sports Photographer.  But it just so happened that a close friend of mine from Sprint Cup Racing has a step daughter that was getting married.  Joni called me up about 8 months ago and told me to block off January 13, 2010 on my calendar………………… (continue reading…)

December 22, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey (3) drives past Nazr MoHammed (13) while playing the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 88 to 76. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com

Well, it was getting towards Christmas, and the weather was freezing outside, but the Bobcats have been on FIRE!  I’m glad, because after the Season that the Panthers have had, it is about time that someone in this town started winning.  It just makes things that much more pleasant when it comes to doing my job.  All the images that I am about to show you were shot with my D300.  I am using a 70mm~200mm lens, and my 17mm~35mm lens for right under the basket.  The above shot was taken with my 17mm~35mm lens.  I love this angle, a lot of the time the Ref gets in my way with it, but when it works out, it is sweet…………….. (continue reading…)

January 3, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson (33) plows for yardage against Anthony Hargrove (69) while playing against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Panthers win 23 to 10. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com

Well, this was the last game for the Carolina Panthers.  Since they did not make the playoffs, their season ended right here at the Bank of America Stadium.  They did win the game, but New Orleans did not play Drew Brees. It was not a real exciting game other than the fact that the Carolina Panthers won……………….. (continue reading…)