Somos Unidos.


Though my time shooting for New Mexico United was short-lived for the season, it was an experience like no other. I had the pleasure of getting to know their creative team, David Young, Eric Lovato, Juan Aguerrevere, Jules Myers, Jacob Williams, and Jay Scribe. These amazing people gave me the opportunity to shine and photograph something that I have never been able to experience.


Coming from a portrait photographer standpoint, I was able to expand the knowledge that I have already gained through photography and create gorgeous images for the team, the fans, and myself.



Referees performing synchronized high kicks on a soccer field during warmup.
Soccer player wearing jersey number 43 stands under stadium lights in black and white photo.
Soccer team practices on training field during golden hour.
Passionate soccer fans cheering with yellow flags and smoke in the crowd.
Soccer player in black uniform gestures during match in monochrome image.
Soccer players pose with young fans in red jerseys on field.
Soccer players lined up with jersey numbers 49, 10, and 43 during nighttime match.

Learning a New Style


The first thing that was going through my head before ever shooting the United Game was getting into the mindset of photographing sports rather than portraits. I had a general idea of what I expected but putting it into action was harder than I could ever imagine. Coming from shooting on my 85mm f/1.2 to a 300mm f/2.8 was a big change for myself, keeping the subject in frame and moving with them was something I had to learn.


I loved learning from others as well as just experimenting with what I captured over the 4 games that I had shot. Something that came naturally to myself was portraits, which I took tons of especially with the fan interactions, which were some of my favorite captures as it showed the willlingness and dedication after each game to the fans who support them, to interact with them for 15-20 minutes after each home game, which was amazing to see and get to experience.


Over the next few games, I was able to hone in on certain things that I wanted to capture, such as fans entering into the stadium, fans after a goal with the smoke bombs, as well as amazing portraits and action shots that most people don't get to witness on the field.

Soccer fans wave flags in stadium seats during match.
Soccer player in black Puma jersey poses for portrait against blurred background.
Soccer player in black and yellow jersey sprints across field at night.
Player in dark uniform signs autographs for waiting fans along stadium barrier.
Soccer team interacting with fans along stadium walkway.
Fan holds We Are New Mexico banner wearing unique monster mask at soccer match.
Soccer players from opposing teams battle for possession of the ball during night match.
Player signs autographs for fans along stadium sideline during evening game.
Baseball stadium with curved grandstand seating glows during sunset.
Soccer team members interact with fans near sideline during black and white nighttime shot.
Fan in bright yellow plaid outfit cheers with microphone at sporting event.
Soccer players from opposing teams compete for ball control during night match.
Soccer players in red and black uniforms battle for possession during competitive match.