Green Bay Wisconsin Commercial and Editorial Photographer

Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers AP Male Athlete Of The Year.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Today was supposed to be an office day. Tying up odds and ends on a few jobs and finish up Christmas cards, but mid morning I got a call that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was named AP male athlete of the year. The editor that called wanted to know if I could be at Packers practice and get a few fresh shots of last years Super Bowl MVP. The Packers don’t let you shoot all that much during practice, but I think I got a few okay practice shots.

Congrats Aaron! I hope you once again make my January and February a busy and fun time.

Mike

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Oakland Raiders NFL Football Game.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Not that I’m complaining about the Green Bay Packers having such a great season and being undefeated, but when the Packers get out to such a huge lead the action can get a little boring in the second half. I almost thought I was at a preseason game.

I was very happy with a couple of the features I got before the game started. I poked my head into the bowl a few hours before kickoff and knew I had an interesting shot waiting for me in the center of the field when I saw a half dressed player, Oakland Raiders’ Lamarr Houston, taking in the warm December temps. The second feature was of Steve Tate of DeForest. WI. You can find Steve and his Packers cheese head with the word owner on it at most games. Fans who own Packers stock can call themselves owners and the number of owners is rapidly going up with the sale of an additional 250,000 shares of stock.

As for action, I did okay. I was in position for a few nice defensive plays by the Packers including a couple of interceptions and Lambeau Leaps. As for offense it was nice to see Ryan Grant get his running game back into gear.

So, the Packers are 13-0 on the 2011 NFL football season after defeating the Oakland Raiders 46-16 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on December 12, 2011. It will be exciting to see if the Packers can put together a perfect season.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

Oakland Raiders' Lamarr Houston gets acclimated to the weather at Lambeau Field a few hours before kick-off.

Packers stock owner Steve Tate before the game.

Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews warms up before the game with a leaping catch in the end-zone.

Green Bay Packers' Greg Jennings is all smiles during player introductions.

Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews pressures Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer.

Green Bay Packers linebacker D.J. Smith pulls in an interception in front of Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Green Bay Packers linebacker D.J. Smith gets tripped up by Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer as he runs back an interception.

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant eludes Oakland Raiders defensive back Mike Mitchell and Michael Huff.

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant gets tripped up just short of the end-zone.

Green Bay Packers Tramon Williams breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders' Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gets the ball knocked loose by Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Aaron Curry.

Green Bay Packers linebacker D.J. Smith intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Kevin Boss.

Green Bay Packers linebacker D.J. Smith celebrates his interception.

Green Bay Packer fans show their love for beer as Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden does a Lambeau Leap after scoring a touchdown.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn gets sacked in the end-zone by Oakland Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain for a safety.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers watches the game from the sidelines during the fourth quarter with a comfortable lead.

Photos from the Green Bay Packers Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Football Game.

Monday, November 21, 2011

The Green Bay Packers are 10-0 after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-26 at Leambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin in an NFL football game. Here area some of my favorite shots from the game. This may sound like a broken record, but I was happy with the shots I got from the game including the shots during warm-ups. I was hoping for a sunny day at Lambeau Field like the forecast had promised, but it was almost like a night game. From a sports photographers point of view I hope we have a different look in the final games. Maybe a nice blizzard game at Lambeau or another snow globe game like we had in the playoffs in 2008.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers smiles during warmups. The Packers went on to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday Nov. 2011 to stay a perfect 10-0 on the NFL football season.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson gets surprised with a hug from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jacob Cutrera before the game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Connor Barth takes his shirt off for warmups to try and get used to the below freezing temps.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews does a finger tip catch in the end zone during warmups.

University Wisconsin band before the game.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson gets fired up during team introductions.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers flips the ball to running back James Starks.

Green Bay Packers running back James Starks tries to elude the defensive pressure of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber.

Green Bay Packers strong safety Charlie Peprah celebrates a defensive stop.

Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk tries to stop Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount on his touchdown run.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount flips the ball into the stands after his touchdown run.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks for a little help from his offensive line.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back E.J. Biggers takes down Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley drop the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Sean Jones defends.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams intercepts the ball in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings tries to pull in a pass from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Green Bay Packers running back James Starks.

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn scores a touchdown.

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn does a Lambeau Leap.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb gets past Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter Michael Koenen.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson pulls in a touchdown pass.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

I usually look for a dejection shot like this at the end of the game, but with the help of Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth I was able to get it during warmups.

Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix Women’s Basketball.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

College basketball is underway and we in Green Bay are lucky to have one of the best women’s basketball programs in the country right in our backyard at Wisconsin Green Bay. The Green Bay Phoenix made it to the Sweet Sixteen last year in the NCAA tournament and are ranked 24th in the country as they start the season. The Phoenix went 18-0 in Horizon League play last season and won its record 13th straight regular-season conference championship. Here are some of my favorite photos from their game against Toledo on Wednesday night at the Kress Events Center.

Thanks for looking! Go Phoenix!

Mike

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings Football Game.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Viking on Monday night Nov. 14, 2011 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin to go 9-0 on the NFL football season. At the Packers last home game it seemed like all the good action was on the other end of the field from my shooting position. This game went much better for me and I was happy not only with the action photos I got, but also with the non action ones.

Hopefully the Packers can continue on their winning ways and we will have a couple playoff games at Lambeau. I better keep this short and go dig out my winter photography gear.

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

Mike

Fans hold cards to create an american flag during the national anthem before an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis. between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings' Visanthe Shiancoe has some fun with Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews during warmups.

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers and Donald Driver spin footballs in the endzone before the game.

Wearing purple suits and viking horns Minnesota fans strutt before the game.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones prays in the end zone before kickoff.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb returns a punt 80 yard for a touchdown.

Randall Cobb celebrates his punt return.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin gets called for offensive pass interference after shoving Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams in the end zone.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews knocks the ball out of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder grasp as he takes him down in the pocket.