ode to amanda lucier…


The Mt. Vernon girls won their final game against Lynden Christian on Saturday. As Ally Kutz is hugged by a friend, the song “We are the Champions” started to play, and she threw her arms in the air.

I don’t normally post photos in black and white, but I did today in honor of my friend Amanda Lucier, an amazing photographer and a wonderful person. I made this shot because of her. Literally. I called her mid-way through this game, which happened to be around 9 pm on Valentine’s Day, when the D3 I was using started flashing an EE at me and I freaked out. Of course, she calmly helped me fix the camera over the phone. She was recently named the Indiana News Photographer’s Association Photographer of the Year, and I couldn’t be happier for her. So, a shout-out to Amanda, and all of her inspiring work!!


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5 responses to “ode to amanda lucier…”

  1. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    That is an amazing shot, Katie. Call me ANYTME with D3 questions.

  2. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    Hi Katie,

    I’m Ally’s dad – and you did a fantastic job of capturing her joy in beating the Lyncs in basketball for the first time in her high school career.

    Thanks!

  3. Andrew Avatar
    Andrew

    Bumped your aperture ring off f/22, didn’t ya? Heck, I did that today and almost freaked. I’ll never get used to seeing that “EE.”

    BTW, that shot is freakin’ sweet!

  4. Fred Barnes Avatar
    Fred Barnes

    Katie, You’ve got a winner here. Nice moment. You’re right it does look like an Amanda photo. I think a tighter crop on the woman celebrating would make it a little stronger.

  5. Steve Bartel Avatar
    Steve Bartel

    I still remember my first EE message like it was yesterday. Faurot Field, minutes before kickoff, Kit Doyle to the rescue.

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