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Wisconsin Green Bay Mens Basketball Senior Day • Keifer Sykes • Green Bay Sports Photographer

Sunday, March 1, 2015

On Saturday afternoon the Green Bay mens basketball program had senior day for four of their players. One of the players they recognized was Keifer Sykes. The point guard from Chicago is considered one of the top point guards in the country and is the second highest scorer in program history. The number one scorer in program history is Tony Bennet, who went on to play in the NBA and is currently the head coach at Virginia.

It’s been great watching Sykes play these past four years and photographing him not only on the court, but also working on various portrait projects involving him. As a sports photographer you try to capture more then just the action moments, but also those story telling non action moments. On Saturday I captured a non action moment that I”m proud of as Sykes gets introduced during player introductions. I love the light and the way the other players are smiling, it all just came together.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

Green Bay Wisconsin Commercial Photographer Mike Roemer • Best of 2014 • Photos That Are Important To Me

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

It’s that time of the year again – time for me to post my best of year end blog. 2014 was a little different for me than past years. I did less healthcare photography, but way more industrial photography. I wore more steel tipped shoes and safety glasses, and less hospital scrubs and surgery masks. I really enjoyed shooting the manufacturing photography that we did. I got to see many cool and interesting things and made some nice images that my clients loved, but sadly I can’t share many of them due to confidentially and non-disclosure agreements.

One of the most interesting shoots we did was at a manufacturing facility that makes and fills propane tanks. When I say we, I’m referring to myself and my crew: assistants Matt Ludtke and Todd Truttman and my main hair and makeup artist, Jai Schmidt. I’ve worked with these three for the majority of my freelance photography career. We had to use an intrinsically safe and explosion proof camera. When your main directive for a shoot is to not let anything electronic get lower than four feet from the ground, it adds a little excitement.

In 2014, we shot more video than in the past and a couple of those shoots were pretty interesting. On one shoot, we had seven video cameras rolling from different angles as a tanker truck was imploded. On another shoot, we did a stop motion time lapse piece from multiple angles of a mobile bio lab getting prepared for shipment.

As I look through my favorite photos from the past year, I also see that a number of them were shot with my iPhone. As the old saying goes “the best camera you have is the one you have with you”. Not sure I would have dug out my DSLR when I saw that tree frog crawling up our kitchen window early one summer morning while I sipped my coffee, but it turned out to be a fun shot. That’s not the only smart phone photo in this blog. The shot of the maple leaf on the black background I shot as I trotted down my driveway with Chica for a walk on a rainy afternoon.

In 2014, Judy and I completed our first placement as foster parents. As a photographer, one of the rules of foster parenting was a tad difficult for me. You can take pictures of your foster child, but you can’t share them on social media and you sure can’t add them to you stock photography portfolio. It would have been great to share some of those photos on Facebook and Instagram, but it probably meant more to see those images decorating the birth parents’ home. I was able to use one of the shots of our foster son since it was a silhouette. That shot is posted below and it’s a moment I’m very glad I documented. The photo is from Sunset Beach in Fish Creek in Door County, Wisconsin. While most sunset viewers that night kept far away from the chilly waters, our young man pulled up his shorts and waded out in to the shallow waters and just enjoyed the moment. Photos from water adventures are plentiful in this post and the majority of them are from adventures with Judy in Wisconsin, Michigan and our end of the year trip to Key West, Florida.

The year end best of photos is also heavy with sports emotion, both jubilation and anguish. Green Bay Packers games are always great for showing sports emotion, but one of my favorite events to cover is the Wisconsin State Girls Basketball Tournament. The girls aren’t shy about showing their feelings, whether happy or sad.

One of my favorite photos, and the one I will probably remember even after the others have faded from my portfolio, was one of my final shots of the year. The photo is the last shot in the blog and it’s a picture of my parents enjoying a before dinner margarita on our final night of our Christmas adventure to visit them in Florida. I think the photo is a great capture of the two of them together. My dad might think it would be more accurate if he had a brandy and water and my mom was holding a martini.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

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Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys Playoff Game • Green Bay Photographer

Monday, January 12, 2015

The Green Bay Packers and their one legged MVP quarterback defeated the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday January 11, 2015 at Lambeau Field in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is nursing a pulled / torn hamstring, but he was still able to lead the Packers to a 26-21 win. The Packers advance to the NFC Championship and will take on the Seahawks in Seattle next weekend.

My game day was basically the same as a regular season game except needing to cover a couple press conferences after the game. For a January game in Green Bay the weather was rather balmy. Temps in the lower 20s and low winds. I bundled up like usual for a winter game, but it wasn’t long before I was opening up layers so i didn’t overheat. When the ball got in to the red zone I even pulled off my gloves.

The battle for the handshake and celebration shots at the end of the game was a bit more of battle with the additional photographers covering the game, but I was happy with the shots I got.

The biggest and most meaningful play of the game, Dez Bryants catch / non catch on the one year line in the final minutes of the game, was on the opposite end of the field from my position in the north end zone, but the other members of my team covering that part of the field got the shots. I got a few frames off with some real long glass that gave us another look at the play.

Here are my shots from the game that I hope tells the story of the day.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

Packers fan get primed for the game by sharing a shotski while tailgating

A sleeveless Dallas Cowboys’ Dez Bryant warms up before the game.

Green Bay packers fan Jeff Kahlow.

A happy Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers warms up before the game.

Green Bay Packers’ Jordy Nelson and Aaron Rodgers share a moment before the game.

Green Bay Packers kneel in the end zone before the national anthem.

Green Bay Packers’ Julius Peppers knocks the ball out of Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo hand forcing a fumble.

Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo eludes the pressure of Green Bay Packers’ Nick Perry.

Dallas Cowboys fullback Tyler Clutts celebrates his touchdown with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jeremy Mincey sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson can’t keep his feet inbounds as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr defends.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews pressures Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo chases after a fumble caused by bad snap.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers tries to block a Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pass.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams defends a pass to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones blocks a field goal by Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones celebrates blocking a field goal.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers pressures Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo ague their case on a penalty. Williams won the debate.

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Ken Bishop tries to stop Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams gets away from the Cowboys defense.

The Dallas Cowboys try to block a Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby field goal.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews tries to stop Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle.

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray scores a second half touchdown.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb chases after his fumble on a kickoff return. Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless was able to recover the fumble.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and guard T.J. Lang celebrate a touchdown.

Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix tires to tackle Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Nick Perry and defensive end Mike Daniels sack Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.

A one legged Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles out of the pocket before throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Andrew Quarless.

Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless pulls in a touchdown pass as Dallas Cowboys free safety J.J. Wilcox defends.

Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers celebrates his touchdown with tight end Andrew Quarless.

Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers gets little beer shower while celebrating his touchdown.

Dallas Cowboys strong safety Jeff Heath defends a pass intended for Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless on a two point conversion.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields defends a pass on fourth down intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. After the Packers threw a red flag challenging that the catch wasn’t good the call was reversed and the Packers took over possession of the ball.

The Packers defense celebrates winning the challenge on Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant catch not being good and taking over possession on downs.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb celebrates a first down catch that allowed the Packers to run out the clock to win the game.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shake hand after the Packers defeated the Cowboys in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson shakes hands with Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett.

Green Bay Packers guard Josh Sitton and Green Bay Packers’ T.J. Lang are all smiles as they walk of the field after defeating the Cowboys.

Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy raises his helmet in victory as he walks off the field.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hangs loose as he walks off the field after the Packers defeated the Cowboys.

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Football Game • December 8, 2014 • Wisconsin Sports Photographer

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

The last few Green Bay Packers home games at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin had been a little boring with the Packers jumping out to an early lead and many of the starters being pulled towards the end of the game. The Packers jumped out to an early lead again on Monday night in their game against the Atlanta Falcons and went in to the locker room at halftime ahead 31-7. The Falcons charged back and made it an interesting game, but the Packers still won 43-37.

I was in my usual spot covering the north end zone and most of the Packers scoring took place in the south end zone, so my photos almost make it look like the Packers lost. I was happy with the photos I got of the Packers defense and very happy with a couple of the shots of Packers Davon House breaking up a couple passes intended for Falcons Julio Jones.

Here are some of my favorite photos for the game. Thanks for looking!

Mike

Crews work to remove the tarp covering the field in preparation for the game.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Eric Weems warms up prior to the game

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warms up his hand during warmups.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb catches a pass for a first down as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant defends.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams bats away a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White.

Green Bay Packers nose tackle Letroy Guion is premature with his celebration of an interception. The interception was called incomplete during replay.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones gets stopped just short of the end zone by the Packers defense.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb pulls down pass for a first down.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House defends a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House defends a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in the end zone.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White catches a pass for a touchdown as Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House defends.

Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett tries to take down Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talk after the game.

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots NFL Football Game • November 30, 2014 • Green Bay Photographer

Monday, December 8, 2014

I’m late with this blog post from The Green Bay Packers big 26-21 win over Tom Brady and New England Patriots at Lambeau Field on November 30th 2014 at Lambeau Field. I apologize for the late post, but a hectic commercial photography shooting schedule last week got in the way. Tonight is another big game for the Packers as they take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Monday night game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The game is big with the Packers needing to keep on winning to keep pace with the Detroit Lions to win their division and to battle with the Arizona Cardinal for home field advantage in the NFL playoffs.

Here are some of my favorite photos for the game and hopefully I have some great photos from tonight showing the Packers winning their 7th home game of the season.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during warmups.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson u able to keep the ball within pylon to score touchdown.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski pulls in a pass for a first down.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels and defensive end Mike Neal sack New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks for receiver.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams shows his frustration with dropping a pass in the end zone.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones celebrates a defense stop late in the game.

The Green Bay Packers defense celebrates a defense stop late in the game.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb celebrates a pass for a first down to help clinch the Packers win over the Patriots

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Davante Adams, Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson celebrate with the fans as they run off Lambeau Field after defeating the New England Patriots.

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Wisconsin Green Bay Mens Basketball Senior Day • Keifer Sykes • Green Bay Sports Photographer

Green Bay Wisconsin Commercial Photographer Mike Roemer • Best of 2014 • Photos That Are Important To Me

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys Playoff Game • Green Bay Photographer

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Football Game • December 8, 2014 • Wisconsin Sports Photographer

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots NFL Football Game • November 30, 2014 • Green Bay Photographer