Taking pictures of the Long Island Ducks was one of the moments where I truly felt like a real sports photographer. Standing in the stands with my camera, I wasn’t just taking pictures. I was trying to capture the moments that people in the stands would remember.
One of my favorite moments was capturing the Ducks’ first home run. The energy changed instantly, and I was able to catch the excitement as the player rounded the bases and the crowd reacted. I also captured a player sliding into second base, which was one of those fast moments where you only have a second to get the shot.
What made the experience even better was photographing the crowd. Seeing their reactions, celebrations, and excitement reminded me that sports photography is about more than just the game. It’s about capturing the emotion around it. That night, I really felt like I was doing what I want to do in the future.
-Myles Darby, Baldwin High School