Former Denver Bronco running back Floyd Little’s death yesterday brought back memories of him playing his last home game. It was December 14, 1975 against the Philadelphia Eagles in the original Mile High Stadium. It was my first season to be the Broncos team photographer and Floyd’s last season as a player. And what a...
The magazine cover shoot ranks right up there with advertising photography on the importance (i.e.- intense, pressure filled) scale. Clients in both genres have high expectations because a lot rides on the outcome. Advertisers want the images to drive sales. Magazine editors and publishers want the cover image to stand out above the surrounding competition...
I only had one opportunity to photograph President Bush — actually when he was Vice President. Was on assignment for People magazine covering Fred Grandy as he campaigned for U.S. Congress in Iowa. The Vice President and his wife Barbara were in Des Moines and this meeting was scheduled between them. Believe it was on...
When I was shooting lots of editorial photo assignments for Sports Illustrated and the other Time/Life news magazines telephoto lenses (long glass) were always in use. They were big, heavy, awkward to carry and required the use of a monopod or tripod to insure a sharp image. These lenses included the 300mm f/2.8, a 400mm...
A crazy afternoon for sure. With a new camera to try and a good friend in town from NYC, what better place to go than Denver’s Civic Center Park for the 4/20 Pot Rally. Timing is everything, right? My good friend Kevin Wick rolled thru Denver as part of a cross country trip just in...
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Barry, what an awesome tribute. You got the photos I’m sure no else did. You’re a real pro with a fine intuitive sense and feel for the game. These would have looked great in the Denver Post.
Thank you for this beautiful tribute to Dad. I grew up seeing these photos! Wonderful talking to you!