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p.1 #1 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

I'm in my second year as the official photographer for the Kansas State University Pride of Wildcat Land Marching Band and, I must say, it's one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. The kids work their tails off, are polite and respectful, appreciate anything anyone does for them, and put on a kick-a** show each home game. And, since I'm considered staff, wherever the band goes Scott (and family!) goes, too, which has been fun during bowl season!

Having said that, I'm not 100% thrilled with photos I'd captured three games into the season. The first and third games were night games. Also, it was so hot the day of the first game the director made the decision to get the kids out of their uniforms for the game, so they performed in their "secondary" uniforms (basically shorts and shirts). Anyway, enough of my backstory. Here are a few from the season so far.

Thanks for looking.

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Catching a quick drink during a break in rehearsal.

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Keeping an eye on the drum major.

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More air, please!

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Marching on band day.

Sep 21, 2012 at 03:38 AM

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p.1 #2 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Four more.

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Performing in the seconaries.

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Tuba time.

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Baritones. Sure is easy to see how a slightly different angle affects the row.

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Dancers are also part of the nearly 400-member group!

Sep 21, 2012 at 03:42 AM

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p.1 #3 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Okay, last four in this thread. I promise.

Willie Wildcat celebrates a TD.

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In her last year of music ed, our daughter is part of student staff. I must admit I'm a little sad she's no longer marching.

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Always great to know Sean's got my back. :)

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And the student section loves the band (and having their photo taken!). Every Man A Wildcat!!

Sep 21, 2012 at 03:44 AM

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p.1 #4 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Great stuff Scott !

As an old marching band geek myself......... you can never give enough love to the band.

Very cool that your family is part of the experience.

Bryan

Sep 21, 2012 at 05:02 AM

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p.1 #5 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

When shooting college (Florida Atlantic and Troy universities) and high school football, I always focus on the band and other support groups. They make for great photos and deserve the attention.

Sep 21, 2012 at 05:33 AM

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p.1 #6 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Scott Sewell wrote:
I'm in my second year as the official photographer for the Kansas State University Pride of Wildcat Land Marching Band.

Holy cow Scott. That is some official sounding title you there. I'm just trying to imagine how big your business cards must be to fit all of that on there.

Really nice set of shots. I often struggle with whether to open it up on shots like 6, 7 & 8 in an effort to show ALL the people in the line -- or to simply focus on the first one. Sure like the way you handled it. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 21, 2012 at 10:29 AM

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p.1 #7 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Scott... that middle set is killer. I love the symmetry and patterns. That kid in the beginning is really creeping me out... and I'm not talking about Sean this time...

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Sep 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM

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p.1 #8 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Great stuff Scott! I shoot our high school band with the occasional football/cheerleader as well. I too, find the band kids to be the most appreciative.

Rob

Sep 21, 2012 at 10:57 AM

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p.1 #9 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

As another fellow band geek in college these are great. Marching Band is an animal all to itself that requires alot of discipline.

Best of luck to your daughters last year there!

Sep 21, 2012 at 11:40 AM

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p.1 #10 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Nice work Scott...

Go Band!
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Sep 21, 2012 at 01:29 PM

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p.1 #11 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Great pictures. Tonight I am going to make a point to take a few band pictures.

Sep 21, 2012 at 01:39 PM

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p.1 #12 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Great pictures. Tonight I am going to make a point to take a few band pictures.

Sep 21, 2012 at 01:53 PM

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p.1 #13 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Hey Scott, is Sean sporting a mullet? He must be channeling you from the 70's

Sep 21, 2012 at 02:07 PM

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p.1 #14 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Great images. LOVE the mullet (pronounced moo-lay).

Sep 21, 2012 at 06:16 PM

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p.1 #15 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

That guy in the first image is a trombone player, Paul, so those lips gotta be just right! I hate to think I'm jaded from shooting so many band images during the course of a season, but I keep trying to find that cool angle for getting the symmetry and/or patterns. I could get a row full of any instrument (literally), but never quite feel like I'm getting that "wow" shot. Guess that's why I enjoy continuing to shoot...still searching! Glad you like 'em.

Jarvis, Sean's been rockin' the mullet for a couple of years now and it's way more cool than anything I ever had! Ha! Plus, it's not just having a mullet, it's the personality that goes along with it. He gets quite a few comments and looks with it, and even got some airtime on the jumbo tron at a game a couple of weeks ago. He was in the stands (not shooting that game) and the video guy came over and told him he had to get such a "cool" mullet some air time!! Ha!

I look forward to seeing some of the band shots a few of you mentioned getting next time you're out! Thanks again.

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How about a smiling twirler to finish this out.

Sep 21, 2012 at 11:18 PM

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p.1 #16 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

exceptional coverage and great photos Scott

Andy

Sep 22, 2012 at 03:54 AM

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p.1 #17 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Tuba time is outstanding, but I like 'em all.

Sep 22, 2012 at 04:34 AM

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p.1 #18 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Funny, I started shooting more band stuff this year already. The shots are on my site, I will post some from last night soon...Good to see you are still around Scott, God Bless you and yours...

Sep 22, 2012 at 07:42 AM

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p.1 #19 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Love the shots, surprised that more don't shoot the bands, the glitz, glamour and sparkle all makes for great shots.

Sep 22, 2012 at 07:56 AM

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p.1 #20 · Giving the Marching Band More Love

Great set Scott. I thought the same about your middle set as well....especially liking the one with the tuba's with the reflections in the bell making it look like a "fisheye" reflection.

#8 though....has the overall best symmetry

Frank

Sep 22, 2012 at 01:34 PM

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