I have 8 days till my 1st shoot for this project. It's getting serious. Flights are booked, car rented, still working on hotels. I just set up a new laptop for this project (granted my other one is 8 years old.) I've been running around trying to pick up as many freelance jobs as I can to help pay for this adventure. Eight days out and today I had a camera go down... Looking into a small loan or rental options right now instead of finding ways to fill a few free days between games. I also need to do post work for some clients, so they are all taken care of before I go.
Even with all this chaos around me with gear issues, a ton of work, and not being as prepared as I wanted to be (yet,) my hopes are high. In the near future, I will be walking into two of the most electric venues in the United States. I can't wait to do my part to help grow the game, and give the supporters the respect they deserve for pushing this sport to the next level.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Entry 1: The Project
The Project "The American Soccer Supporter" is a photo essay on the growth of the American Soccer Supporter. I'm not talking about the average fan who goes to a game. I'm not even talking about the average season ticket holder. I am talking about the person who lives and dies with the team. I am talking about the men and women who stand up the whole game to sing and cheer, to beat on drums, who wave banners and flags, and travel hundreds of miles for an away game.
These fans are the heart of the team. They create the atmosphere and noise that the players feed off of. They create an electric environment that makes others think, I want to join in on the fun. Without these fans, the "Beautiful Game" would not have grown to the popularity it has today.
My project will span the United States documenting the local club supporters. I will be looking at the USL-PDL, the USL-PRO, the NASL, and the MLS. From supporter groups made up of 20 people, to stadium ends full of supporters; I plan on documenting all I can to honor these supporters for what they do for soccer in America.
These fans are the heart of the team. They create the atmosphere and noise that the players feed off of. They create an electric environment that makes others think, I want to join in on the fun. Without these fans, the "Beautiful Game" would not have grown to the popularity it has today.
My project will span the United States documenting the local club supporters. I will be looking at the USL-PDL, the USL-PRO, the NASL, and the MLS. From supporter groups made up of 20 people, to stadium ends full of supporters; I plan on documenting all I can to honor these supporters for what they do for soccer in America.
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