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The final game of the 2011 Smithwood, Inc. t-ball season was on May 27th. I know. I’m as bummed as you are. As I mentioned after shooting the first game, photographing these kids was definitely a change of pace from shooting college ball, and I absolutely loved it. I think what I enjoyed most was seeing how much fun the kids had. Whether they were running the bases or just playing in the dirt, they looked like they were having the time of their lives. It was all very sweet, and I think I ended up with some great captures over the course of the season. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to do it again next year. (more…)

In the third game of Smithwood, Inc. t-ball, the kids walked away with some great hits, along with quite a few chuckles as they played around with each other while waiting to bat. The tiny players cracked jokes, climbed fences, and one boy even rode around on his bat like a cowboy on a horse. They had a blast, and were adorable doing it. There were also a few memorable moments from the other team, such as one boy running the bases with his helmet on backwards. (more…)

After the first game of Smithwood, Inc. t-ball I thought I’d be well prepared for the cuteness of these kids. But I was wrong. The boys—and girl!—of Loranger, Louisiana have managed to top themselves with this game. (more…)

I went into the Smithwood, Inc. t-ball game expecting to get a few action shots and a couple of portraits, and left overwhelmed with cuteness. It was the perfect mix of sports and sincerity as the kids of Smithwood, Inc. dove into piles for ground balls and eagerly ran the bases. From a photography standpoint, the biggest challenge was the harsh noon sunlight… that, and trying to decide which player to focus on; they were all so excited! (more…)