The day is almost here...and I am ecstatic to share these images with you. Pinch me...
Tomorrow night the New York Yankees square off against the Kansas City Royals in the Bronx. Why is this relevant??? It's worth mentioning (and blogging about) because it is also 2009 Poster Night at Yankee Stadium. 18,000 posters were printed and will be distributed to all fans 14 and under in attendance. ...and the coolest thing about all of this...
THE POSTERS FEATURE AN IMAGE OF MARIANO RIVERA THAT I CAPTURED DURING A RECENT PHOTO SHOOT AT THE STADIUM WITH HIM!!!
...exciting indeed :)
...exciting indeed :)
A word on Mariano: He is as gracious as he is talented...which is quite a statement considering he is arguably the greatest closing pitcher in the history of the game. He is patient and cordial and even brought himself to laugh at my bad jokes...and if you've ever worked with me before, you know how bad my jokes can be! I never once sensed a hint of pretension, just a dude, like any other. The 30 minute session was a blurr as I was forced to shoot in the Yankee Press Room...a nightmare for photographers as it is more visually confusing than a Las Vegas Casino floor. Scrambling to make the best of it...here are a few of my favorites.
A hearty, heart-felt, forever-owe-you one thank you to Mr. Michael Macchione and the entire staff at Catch 24 Designs in NYC for opening this door for me. I hope that this is the first of many collaborations together :)
THE OFFICIAL NEW YORK YANKEES MARIANO RIVERA 2009 POSTER NIGHT poster:
...and here are a few outtakes, including the last image which I captured from the AMAZING seats we enjoyed for that night's game against the Oakland A's...4th row behind the plate!
mike 'n mo. goodtimes. mike is responsible for the poster design. he also let's me squat at his house while in nyc. ...he's pretty cool.
Game starts at 7pm...Tuesday August 29, 2009. Hit me up if you are heading out to the Boogie-Down Bronx!!!
love.laughter.light
t
(New York Yankee Portrait Photographer) - for a day at least :]
