Kentucky Machine Gun Shoot

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World Equestrian Games

In September I had the privilege of covering the first two days of the World Equestrian Games for the New York Times. This year was the first ever that the WEG were held in the United States, and what state would be more appropriate to host than Kentucky?

Day two was the endurance competition, a rigorous 100 mile marathon for horses and their riders. At the end of each 20 mile segment the horses were doused with cold water to lower their heart rates, then were inspected by veterinarians before being allowed to return to the course.

Covering endurance was a logistical challenge. 30 photographers crammed into two 12-passenger vans and raced toward privately owned farms, hoping to catch the leading horses riding through the scenic Eastern Kentucky landscapes.

Being able to compete against so many experienced photographers from all over the world was a treat, as well as meeting photojournalists whose work I admire like Caren Firouz (Senior Photojournalist for Reuters in Iran) and Larry W. Smith (Contract photographer for European Pressphoto Agency in the Midwest United States)


An early morning Dressage work out for a member of the Italian Equestrian team on the opening day of the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, September 25, 2010. (Luke Sharrett for the New York Times)

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The Rosine Barn Jamboree

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Back to school

Here are some of my favorite photos I've taken since being back at school. I'm looking forward to posting a couple of essays in the coming days as well. Thanks for looking!


Indiana Hoosiers sophomore punter Adam Pines of Highland Park, Ill. looks on during the third quarter of the their away game against Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky., Saturday, September 18, 2010. Indiana beat Western 38-21. (Luke Sharrett/The College Heights Herald)

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Eight days on a train

Last month I had a week and a half between the end of my internship and the beginning of school, so I decided to do what any normal person would: take an eight-day transcontinental train trip across the United States.


Day One: Amtrak's Southern Crescent at Kemper Street Station in Lynchburg, Va.

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Morac re-edit

A year ago I spent two weeks working in North Africa and shooting on the side. I'm not sure I knew what photojournalism was at the time. Maybe I still don't. Maybe I never will. I felt drawn back to the photos to do another edit. Such a timeless culture full of incredible people.


The old medina, Casablanca.

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Final Frames and Farewell

Here are a few final frames from D.C.
Shooting in Washington over the last year has been a blast, but the real treat has been working alongside my mentors Doug Mills and Stephen Crowley, as well as all the incredible shooters in the Washington Press Corp. I owe a debt of gratitude to everyone who invested in me and helped me along the way. It will be hard not to see such a great group of folks every day.


United States Secret Service Agents keep watch as Marine One, with President Barack Obama aboard, lifts off from the Manhattan helipad in New York City, N.Y., Wednesday, July 28, 2010. (Luke Sharrett/The New York Times)

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July

July was my last full month interning for the New York Times in Washington, D.C.
Every trip, every sweaty motorcade movement, and yes, every Pelosi press conference was cherished.
I hope these photos reflect my best work from the month, but I know deep down that the photos I will treasure most are those of my friends and colleagues in the travel pool. I have learned so much amongst this group of professionals, and am most grateful to have shared a few beers with them over the past few months.


Air Force One is seen on the tarmac at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nev., Thursday, July 8, 2010. (Luke Sharrett/The New York Times)

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June

June was a good month. I had the privilege of traveling to Canada for the G8 and G20 summits in the White House Travel Pool. A big shout-out is deserved for the AP's Charles Dharapak, Reuters' Jason Reed, and AFP's Saul Loeb for taking me under their wing and helping a rookie like me through the summits. There's hardly a better group of photojournalists to spend 3 exhausting days of shooting with. Truly an honor to be there.



A secret service agent removes an America flag from President Barack Obama's limousine after the President traveled to the Washington Hilton hotel to deliver remarks at a gathering of the American Nurses Association, Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Washington, D.C. (Luke Sharrett/The New York Times)

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May

Here are photos from the month of may. A bit overdue. Still trying to find who I am behind the camera.


President Barack Obama walks from Marine One to Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, D.C. before traveling to San Francisco, Calif. to appear at a fundraiser for Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) Tuesday, May 25, 2010. (Luke Sharrett/The New York Times)

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