SEAN KING - FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST

WELCOME TO MY BLOG. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW MY SPORTS PORTFOLIO PLEASE VISIT KINGSPORTSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM/SPORTS  ~ ALL PHOTOGRAPHS © SEAN KING OR OTHER WHEN NOTED MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSES WITH OUT PRIOR CONSENT.

HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM OCTOBER 2013

Marmion Vs St. FrancisMarmion Running Back Jordan Glasgow (22) carries the ball against Aurora Christian for a score at Aurora Christian High School in Aurora, IL on Friday, October 04, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) KC ScaregroundsActress Heidi Swarthout, 21 from Oswego, IL plays a Living Statue luring visitors to her funeral parlor in the KC Scaregrounds haunted house at The Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL on Wednesday, October 09, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Marmion Vs St. FrancisSt. Francis Running Back James Butler (25) carries the ball against Marmion at Marmion High School in Aurora, IL on Friday, October 11, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media St. Charles East Golf TeamSt. Charles East's Kyle Jacobs (left) Luke Malloy (center) and Jake Bertke (right) before tee off during the Naperville Central Boys Golf Sectional at Springbrook Golf Course in Naperville, IL on Monday, October 14, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Kaneland Vs SycamoreSycamore Quarterback Devin Mottet throws a pass against Kaneland at Sycamore High School in Sycamore, IL on Friday, October 18, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Kaneland Vs SycamoreSycamore Quarterback Nick Feuerbach (12) throws a pass against Kaneland at Sycamore High School in Sycamore, IL on Friday, October 18, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Kaneland Vs SycamoreKaneland Linebacker Gary Koehring (5) tackles Sycamore Running Back Dion Hooker (6) during the 3rd quarter at Sycamore High School in Sycamore, IL on Friday, October 18, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Kaneland Vs SycamoreSycamore Tight end Jake Swick (25) celebrates as time expires Sycamore defeats Kaneville 31 - 21 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore, IL on Friday, October 18, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Naperville RunnersRunners (left to right) Sean Mills - Naperville, Greg Hall - Naperville, Don Hall - Plainfield, Complete Mile 11 at Whalon Lake Dog Park in Naperville/Bolingbrook, IL on Saturday, October 19, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media St. Charles Zombie 5KMichelle Tiffany of St. Charles gets into character playing a Zombie before the start of the St. Charles Zombie 5K Run and Walk at Primrose Farm in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, October 20, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) St. Charles Zombie 5KThe Tatko Family of St. Charles David (Sheriff Rick Grimes) Amanda (Zombie Mom) Adalyn and Braydon (Zombie Kids) get ready for the St.Charles Zombie 5K Run and Walk at Primrose Farm in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, October 20, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) St. Charles Zombie 5K(Left to Right) Mitch Gansemer 12, Nick Matouser 12, and Nick Manthei 12, from West Chicago get ready for the start of the St. Charles Zombie 5K Run and Walk at Primrose Farm in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, October 20, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Metea Valley Vs Marmion SoccerMetea's Nate Donovan (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against Marmion during the Metea Valley 3A Boys Soccer Regional at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, IL on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Genoa-Kingston Vs Aurora Central Catholic SoccerGenoa-Kingston's William Crozier (25) plays the ball in the middle of the field against Aurora Central during the
Genoa-Kingston 1A Boys Soccer Regional at Genoa-Kingston High School in Genoa, IL on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Batavia SoccerBatavia huddles up before the start of the 2nd Half against Waubonsie Valley in The Waubonsie Valley 3A Boys Soccer Regional Final at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, IL on Saturday, October 26, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) TOP COP BOXINGJessie "The Law" Torres gives his fighter instructions in the corner between rounds of an amateur boxing match at La Sierra de Aurora Banquets in Aurora, IL on Sunday, October 27, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media TOP COP BOXINGPolice Officer Enrique Gutierrez knocks Aurora Alderman Richard Irvin to the canvass with a right cross during their charity boxing match at La Sierra de Aurora Banquets in Aurora, IL on Sunday, October 27, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media TOP COP BOXINGElgin Police Chief Jeff Swoboda lands a right cross against Aurora Police Chief Greg Thomas during their boxing match for charity at La Sierra de Aurora Banquets in Aurora, IL on Sunday, October 27, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Waubonsie Vs Naperville North SoccerNaperville North's Chris Ensign (3) collides with Waubonsie Valley's John Chapman (4) and Robert Ohse (13) in the middle of the field during the Metea Valley 3A Boys Soccer Sectional Semi-Final at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, IL on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Waubonsie Vs Naperville North SoccerWaubonsie Valley celebrates their 1 - 0 victor over Naperville North in the Metea Valley 3A Boys Soccer Sectional Semi-Final at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, IL on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Joliet Catholic Vs Providence Catholic VolleyballJoliet Catholic's Brenna Garland (6) and Julia Shemaitis (15) react after defeating Providence Catholic in the Aurora Central Catholic 3A Girls Volleyball Regional Final at Aurora Central Catholic High School in Aurora, IL on Thursday, October 31, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media Joliet Catholic Vs Providence Catholic VolleyballJoliet Catholic holds up their regional championship award after defeating Providence Catholic in the Aurora Central Catholic 3A Girls Volleyball Regional Final at Aurora Central Catholic High School in Aurora, IL on Thursday, October 31, 2013 | Sean King / For Sun-Times Media

SEAN KING - FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST

WELCOME TO MY BLOG. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW MY SPORTS PORTFOLIO PLEASE VISIT KINGSPORTSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM/SPORTS  ~ ALL PHOTOGRAPHS © SEAN KING OR OTHER WHEN NOTED MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSES WITH OUT PRIOR CONSENT.

HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM SEPTEMBER 2013

The Geneva Vikings take the field against the Wheaton North Falcons at Geneva High School in Geneva, IL on Friday, September 06, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Geneva's girls dance crew performed during half time at Geneva High School in Geneva, IL on Friday, September 06, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Model Monica Sanborn from Windsor, ON walks the catwalk wearing a Sandra Leonard creation at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Saturday, September 07, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Model Cassie Roesner from Batavia, IL is wearing a creation from Jamie Foster at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Saturday, September 07, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Model Kimberly Bucki from Crestwood, IL is walking the runway wearing a creation from Julia Tiedt at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Saturday, September 07, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Model Jared Protz from Warrenville, IL is walking the runway wearing a wicker chair garment created by Patty D at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Saturday, September 07, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Model Jared Protz from Warrenville, IL is walking the runway wearing a wicker chair garment created by Patty D at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Saturday, September 07, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Model Amy Nisavic from Palos Heights, IL is walking the catwalk wearing creation by Jessica Rodriguez called "Veritus" at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Saturday, September 07, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Model Claire Sychta from Batavia, IL is wearing a Greek inspired Wedding dress with a metal cage and chair inside created by Claire's Mother Sharon Sychta at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Saturday, September 07, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Model Claire Sychta from Batavia, IL is wearing a Greek inspired Wedding dress with a metal cage and chair inside created by Claire's Mother Sharon Sychta at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Saturday, September 07, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) St. Charles East's Marching band enter the field at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, IL on Friday, September 13, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) St. Charles East's Matching Band take the field before kick off at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, IL on Friday, September 13, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) A large number of groups participated in a kick-a-thon before kick off at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, IL on Friday, September 13, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) St. Charles North's and East Captains stand at the 50 yard line for the coin toss at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, IL on Friday, September 13, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) St. Charles North's Dylan Hunter (21) carries the ball against St. Charles East at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, IL on Friday, September 13, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) St. Charles East players raise the crosstown trophy in victory after defeating St. Charles North in overtime at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, IL on Friday, September 13, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) St. Charles East's head coach Mike Fields talks to his team after beating cross town rival St. Charles North at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, IL on Friday, September 13, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Diana Zwinak Executive Director of The Teen Writers and Artists Project reads to the audience at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Sunday, September 15, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Tiffany Crump reads "I put MY Mind on a Diet" to the audience at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL on Sunday, September 15, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Cops-NAP-092013Investigations Commander Brian Cunningham (right) talks to Naperville Residents Maureen (left) and Terry Price about crime prevention at Madison Junior High School in Naperville, IL on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 | Sean King/For Sun-Times Media Cops-NAP-092013Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall speaks to standing room only crowd about crime statistics and prevention at Madison Junior High School in Naperville, IL on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 | Sean King/For Sun-Times Media 01107350ABishop McNamara Quarterback Jared Marcotte (14) carries the ball against Fenwickat Morton West Field in Berwyn, IL on Friday, September 20, 2013 | Sean King/For Sun-Times Media 01107350AFenwick's head coach Gene Nudo talks to his team after their 40-14 victory over Bishop McNamara at Morton West Field in Berwyn, IL on Friday, September 20, 2013 | Sean King/For Sun-Times Media Runners start the race at The Fox Valley Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Cathy Boll of Aurora and Jim Newman of Compton Hills hold up motivational signs during the start of the Fox Valley Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Mary Jo Minarick of Channohon, IL begins her 20 mile run at The Fox Valley Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Steve Georay and Olivia Georay 3, of Crystal Lake hold up a sign at the start of the Fox Valley Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Eric Ott of Geneva, IL was the first male to finish the Fox Valley Half Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Britt Kelly of Naperville was the first female to finish The Fox Valley Half Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Tammy Lifka of Glen Ellen, IL points at the clock as she gets ready to cross the finish line in The Fox Valley Half Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Steve Breese of Palatine, IL is the first male to cross the finish line for The Fox Valley Last 20 Mile Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Larry Murison 73, of St. Charles, IL finishes the Fox Valley Half Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Claire Lemke 40, of Lakewood IL, was the first female to finish in The Fox Valley Last 20 Mile Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Jeff Kelly of Urbana, IL was male to cross the line at The Fox Valley Marathon in St. Charles, IL on Sunday, September 22, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Geneva's midfielder Jason Lagger (4) and Kaneland's Adhurim Azemi (6) fight for the ball at Geneva High School in Geneva, IL on Monday, September 23, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) 2013 Homecoming Princess and Prince Jesse Balluff at Kaneland High School in Maple Park, IL on Friday, September 27, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Kaneland's quarterback Drew David (4) drops back to pass against Rochelle at Kaneland High School in Maple Park, IL on Friday, September 27, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media) Kaneland's Dylan Nauert (20) carries the ball against Rochelle at Kaneland High School in Maple Park, IL on Friday, September 27, 2013 (Sean King for Shaw Media)

On September 21, 2012 I shot my first assignment for the Sun-Times Media Group. It was the first time shooting for a local paper and I was excited, nervous and green. It was at Burlington Central 38 miles from home. I covered the football game then got lost in the fog on the way home. I barely made deadline and couldn't sleep that night from all of the adrenaline.

On August 31, 2013 I covered my 100^th assignment since that foggy night last year. I have covered politicians, parades, ribbon cutting ceremonies, Christmas brunch with the poor, High School Sports, Minor League Baseball, A Bar Owner, Judges telling bedtime stories to kids. I even took a spot assignment to cover what was thought to be a major sinkhole. Turns out it was only a 3 foot pothole on the side of Farnsworth Ave.

I am thankful everyday for having the opportunity to produce images that tell a story. I have a deep respect for the photojournalist I have met along the way and for the profession as a whole.  I would like to thank Steve Buyansky for giving me that opportunity on September 21, 2012. I would also like to thank Sandy Bressner for giving me the opportunity to cover stories for The Kane County Chronicle.

I try to learn something on each assignment and strive to improve everyday. In the past two years I have taken a number photojournalism classes taught by some of the best in the business.  Scott Strazzante, Chuck Osgood, Peter Read Miller and George LeClaire. If you are interested in learning more about photography and photojournalism I suggest taking a class taught by any one of these four photographers.

Finally While I still consider myself a Rookie Photojournalist  - I will leave you with some lessons learned in the past year..

1.     Always be prepared (Make a Check List)

2.     Be Early (Last thing you need is to miss something cause your stuck in traffic)

3.     Learn from past mistakes (IE Don’t make the same mistake twice)

4.     Check your work before submitting (names, dates etc)

5.     Be invisible.. (No one likes the photographer who stands in the middle of the action ruining it for everyone else)

6.     Less Talk more Photos.. (When at an assignment focus on your work and less chatting it up with other photographers.)

7.     Know your subject (Always do research on who you are covering and learn more about the Sport your covering)

8.     Be on time (There are a number of people behind the scenes counting on you to provide them with information before deadline. If you are late you make their job that much more difficult)

9.     Make sure your images cover the storyline (If there is a rainout, get weather photos. If a star player scores the winning touchdown make sure you have that player framed up)

10. Slow down and Concentrate (You are responsible for what you capture. Focus on making sure your images are clear and composition is good)

11. Have fun and Remember this is an awesome job!

I will leave you with a quote from one of the greatest news photographers in Chicago..

“To have that front seat to history and to the lives of people, and tell the story of humanity. Feeling the heartbeat of humanity. The heart of the world, the soul of the world. And capturing that from the cameras of our hearts... And sharing that. I always consider it a privilege.” – John H. White