Packers show intense emotions, fit perfect frames

Most of my favorite images tend to be non-action type photos. They might showcase a graphical element or maybe it’s a quiet moment in time. Ultimately, I want them to stand out and offer the unexpected, which aren’t seen by others.

Whenever and wherever I’m documenting the team, my head is always on a swivel, looking for those unique moments to unfold. Sometimes that moment might happen in a split second, so I always try to be prepared.

One of those moments came on Christmas Day this past season. While documenting the players during warmups I noticed that Aaron Jones’ brother, Alvin, was watching from the sidelines.

This past season was emotional for Aaron, as he lost his father, Alvin Jones Sr., during the offseason. Respectfully, I tried to document special moments of Aaron as he paid tribute to his late father. Moments like Aaron pointing to the sky, or taking a knee for prayer near a section of the stands where his father might have been. How can you not love Aaron Jones and his story? A baller who has been turning heads and impressing the doubters with his on-the-field performances with “Keep Doubting Me!!!” and “Pops” written on his taped wrists.

Knowing that Alvin was on the field I figured that the two bothers might visit with each other. Not knowing what would unfold I still stayed put, even if it ended up being a posed, looking-into-the-camera type shot. It ended up being so much more. Aaron buried his head into Alvin’s arms. Their embrace was emotional. The best part was the words “Pops” with a heart on full display.

Fans cheer for him and I’m lucky enough to get to document him.

This image was shot with a 35mm lens (ISO = 160, Aperture = f1.4, Shutter = 1/600th)