{"id":21455,"date":"2016-05-18T09:10:13","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T13:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=21455"},"modified":"2016-05-26T09:52:44","modified_gmt":"2016-05-26T13:52:44","slug":"meet-pro-top-mlb-photographer-shares-methods-favorite-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/meet-pro-top-mlb-photographer-shares-methods-favorite-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet a Pro: Top MLB Photographer Shares His Methods and Favorite Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gallery\"><div id=\"slickGallery\" class=\"tn-block-slider-wrap\"><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/022716-Sale_Chris_08-1-BW_edit.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/022716-Sale_Chris_08-1-BW_edit.jpg\" title=\"GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27:  Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox poses for a portrait during White Sox photo day on February 27, 2016 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona.  (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27:  Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox poses for a portrait during White Sox photo day on February 27, 2016 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona.  (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-Louisville-Slugger-Softball-01_small.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-Louisville-Slugger-Softball-01_small.jpg\" title=\"JANUARY 8, 2016 - KISSIMMEE, FL:  Louisville Slugger slow pitch softball shoot in Kissimmee, Florida, featuring Ryan Harvey, at the Fortune Road Athletic Complex, 2500 Fortune Road, Kissimmee Florida on January 8, 2016.\"><div class=\"caption\">JANUARY 8, 2016 - KISSIMMEE, FL:  Louisville Slugger slow pitch softball shoot in Kissimmee, Florida, featuring Ryan Harvey, at the Fortune Road Athletic Complex, 2500 Fortune Road, Kissimmee Florida on January 8, 2016.<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_15-04-34.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_15-04-34.jpg\" title=\"HOUSTON - OCTOBER 26: Members of the Chicago White Sox celebrate with the World Series trophy after Game 4 of the 2005 World Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2005 in Houston, Texas. The White Sox defeated the Astros 1-0 to become the 2005 World Champions. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">HOUSTON - OCTOBER 26: Members of the Chicago White Sox celebrate with the World Series trophy after Game 4 of the 2005 World Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2005 in Houston, Texas. The White Sox defeated the Astros 1-0 to become the 2005 World Champions. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_15-01-17.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_15-01-17.jpg\" title=\"Nick Swisher gets upended during a play at the plate as Phillies catcher Chico Ruiz hangs onto the baseball during the 2009 World Series. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">Nick Swisher gets upended during a play at the plate as Phillies catcher Chico Ruiz hangs onto the baseball during the 2009 World Series. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-59-42.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-59-42.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO, IL - 1986: A batboy takes a short nap between innings of a game at old Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. Old Comiskey Park was demolished in 1991. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO, IL - 1986: A batboy takes a short nap between innings of a game at old Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. Old Comiskey Park was demolished in 1991. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-59-07.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-59-07.jpg\" title=\"ST. LOUIS MO-OCTOBER 10: Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after the Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates to advance to the National League Championship Series on October 10, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri., (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">ST. LOUIS MO-OCTOBER 10: Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after the Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates to advance to the National League Championship Series on October 10, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri., (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-58-34.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-58-34.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO - JUNE 19: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox bats during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 2008. The White Sox defeated the Pirates 13-8. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO - JUNE 19: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox bats during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 2008. The White Sox defeated the Pirates 13-8. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-58-02.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-58-02.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 29: Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after connecting for a game winning grand slam home run off of of Gary Glover in the 6th inning during the game against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on September 29, 2008. The win by the White Sox forced a one game playoff game versus the Minnesota Twins, which the White Sox won to win the American League Central Division Title. The White Sox defeated the Tigers 8-2. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 29: Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after connecting for a game winning grand slam home run off of of Gary Glover in the 6th inning during the game against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on September 29, 2008. The win by the White Sox forced a one game playoff game versus the Minnesota Twins, which the White Sox won to win the American League Central Division Title. The White Sox defeated the Tigers 8-2. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-55-23.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-55-23.jpg\" title=\"GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 13: Members of the Chicago White Sox head for the clubhouse after morning practice at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 13: Members of the Chicago White Sox head for the clubhouse after morning practice at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-54-27.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-54-27.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO, IL - MAY 26: Lou Marson #6 of the Cleveland Indians tags out Alejandro De Aza #30 of the Chicago White Sox as De Aza tried to stretch his triple and score in the fifth inning on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO, IL - MAY 26: Lou Marson #6 of the Cleveland Indians tags out Alejandro De Aza #30 of the Chicago White Sox as De Aza tried to stretch his triple and score in the fifth inning on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-53-57.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-53-57.jpg\" title=\"Baseball catcher. Copyright 1999 Ron Vesely. All Rights Reserved.\"><div class=\"caption\">Baseball catcher. Copyright 1999 Ron Vesely. All Rights Reserved.<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-53-04.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-53-04.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO - MAY 22: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides home safely on a sacrifice fly by Paul Konerko #14 as Rod Barajas #28 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a late tag in the fourth inning on May 22, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Dodgers 8-3. (Photo by Ron Vesely) \"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO - MAY 22: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides home safely on a sacrifice fly by Paul Konerko #14 as Rod Barajas #28 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a late tag in the fourth inning on May 22, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Dodgers 8-3. (Photo by Ron Vesely) <\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-52-28.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-52-28.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO - MAY 22: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides home safely on a sacrifice fly by Paul Konerko #14 as Rod Barajas #28 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a late tag in the fourth inning on May 22, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Dodgers 8-3. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO - MAY 22: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides home safely on a sacrifice fly by Paul Konerko #14 as Rod Barajas #28 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a late tag in the fourth inning on May 22, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Dodgers 8-3. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-51-08.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-51-08.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 12: Hector Rondon #56 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after recording the final out during Game 3 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Chicago , Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely\/MLB Photo)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 12: Hector Rondon #56 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after recording the final out during Game 3 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Chicago , Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely\/MLB Photo)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"slickGallery-nav\" class=\"tn-block-slider-wrap\"><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/022716-Sale_Chris_08-1-BW_edit.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/022716-Sale_Chris_08-1-BW_edit.jpg\" title=\"GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27:  Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox poses for a portrait during White Sox photo day on February 27, 2016 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona.  (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27:  Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox poses for a portrait during White Sox photo day on February 27, 2016 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona.  (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-Louisville-Slugger-Softball-01_small.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-Louisville-Slugger-Softball-01_small.jpg\" title=\"JANUARY 8, 2016 - KISSIMMEE, FL:  Louisville Slugger slow pitch softball shoot in Kissimmee, Florida, featuring Ryan Harvey, at the Fortune Road Athletic Complex, 2500 Fortune Road, Kissimmee Florida on January 8, 2016.\"><div class=\"caption\">JANUARY 8, 2016 - KISSIMMEE, FL:  Louisville Slugger slow pitch softball shoot in Kissimmee, Florida, featuring Ryan Harvey, at the Fortune Road Athletic Complex, 2500 Fortune Road, Kissimmee Florida on January 8, 2016.<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_15-04-34.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_15-04-34.jpg\" title=\"HOUSTON - OCTOBER 26: Members of the Chicago White Sox celebrate with the World Series trophy after Game 4 of the 2005 World Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2005 in Houston, Texas. The White Sox defeated the Astros 1-0 to become the 2005 World Champions. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">HOUSTON - OCTOBER 26: Members of the Chicago White Sox celebrate with the World Series trophy after Game 4 of the 2005 World Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2005 in Houston, Texas. The White Sox defeated the Astros 1-0 to become the 2005 World Champions. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_15-01-17.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_15-01-17.jpg\" title=\"Nick Swisher gets upended during a play at the plate as Phillies catcher Chico Ruiz hangs onto the baseball during the 2009 World Series. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">Nick Swisher gets upended during a play at the plate as Phillies catcher Chico Ruiz hangs onto the baseball during the 2009 World Series. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-59-42.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-59-42.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO, IL - 1986: A batboy takes a short nap between innings of a game at old Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. Old Comiskey Park was demolished in 1991. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO, IL - 1986: A batboy takes a short nap between innings of a game at old Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. Old Comiskey Park was demolished in 1991. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-59-07.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-59-07.jpg\" title=\"ST. LOUIS MO-OCTOBER 10: Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after the Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates to advance to the National League Championship Series on October 10, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri., (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">ST. LOUIS MO-OCTOBER 10: Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after the Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates to advance to the National League Championship Series on October 10, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri., (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-58-34.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-58-34.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO - JUNE 19: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox bats during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 2008. The White Sox defeated the Pirates 13-8. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO - JUNE 19: A.J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox bats during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 2008. The White Sox defeated the Pirates 13-8. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-58-02.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-58-02.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 29: Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after connecting for a game winning grand slam home run off of of Gary Glover in the 6th inning during the game against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on September 29, 2008. The win by the White Sox forced a one game playoff game versus the Minnesota Twins, which the White Sox won to win the American League Central Division Title. The White Sox defeated the Tigers 8-2. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 29: Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after connecting for a game winning grand slam home run off of of Gary Glover in the 6th inning during the game against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on September 29, 2008. The win by the White Sox forced a one game playoff game versus the Minnesota Twins, which the White Sox won to win the American League Central Division Title. The White Sox defeated the Tigers 8-2. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-55-23.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-55-23.jpg\" title=\"GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 13: Members of the Chicago White Sox head for the clubhouse after morning practice at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 13: Members of the Chicago White Sox head for the clubhouse after morning practice at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-54-27.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-54-27.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO, IL - MAY 26: Lou Marson #6 of the Cleveland Indians tags out Alejandro De Aza #30 of the Chicago White Sox as De Aza tried to stretch his triple and score in the fifth inning on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO, IL - MAY 26: Lou Marson #6 of the Cleveland Indians tags out Alejandro De Aza #30 of the Chicago White Sox as De Aza tried to stretch his triple and score in the fifth inning on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-53-57.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-53-57.jpg\" title=\"Baseball catcher. Copyright 1999 Ron Vesely. All Rights Reserved.\"><div class=\"caption\">Baseball catcher. Copyright 1999 Ron Vesely. All Rights Reserved.<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-53-04.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-53-04.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO - MAY 22: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides home safely on a sacrifice fly by Paul Konerko #14 as Rod Barajas #28 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a late tag in the fourth inning on May 22, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Dodgers 8-3. (Photo by Ron Vesely) \"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO - MAY 22: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides home safely on a sacrifice fly by Paul Konerko #14 as Rod Barajas #28 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a late tag in the fourth inning on May 22, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Dodgers 8-3. (Photo by Ron Vesely) <\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-52-28.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-52-28.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO - MAY 22: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides home safely on a sacrifice fly by Paul Konerko #14 as Rod Barajas #28 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a late tag in the fourth inning on May 22, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Dodgers 8-3. (Photo by Ron Vesely)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO - MAY 22: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides home safely on a sacrifice fly by Paul Konerko #14 as Rod Barajas #28 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a late tag in the fourth inning on May 22, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Dodgers 8-3. (Photo by Ron Vesely)<\/div><\/div><div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-51-08.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2016-05-16_14-51-08.jpg\" title=\"CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 12: Hector Rondon #56 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after recording the final out during Game 3 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Chicago , Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely\/MLB Photo)\"><div class=\"caption\">CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 12: Hector Rondon #56 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after recording the final out during Game 3 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Chicago , Illinois. 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His roster of household name clients includes Major League Baseball Photos, Wilson Sporting Goods, Proven4, and Sports Illustrated, and his images have appeared in such prestigious publications as ESPN Magazine, Time, Life, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, Inside Sports, Sport Magazine, TV Guide, and American Iron. Over the course of his illustrious career, he\u2019s covered 24 World Series and 11 Super Bowls. We had the privilege of interviewing Ron about how he came to be one of America\u2019s top sports photographers, what motivates him, what equipment and working methods he uses, and how he sees his mission and achievements. Here\u2019s his amazing story.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> How would you describe your photography? What is your mission or what are you trying to achieve in general terms with your sports photography?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>A:<\/strong> I like to consider myself a \u201cvisual historian\u201d when it comes to how I approach covering baseball (or any sport, actually). This mindset was never more apparent or valuable to me than when the White Sox won the World Series. I was quite aware that my work would be the visual link to that historic year, then and 100 years from now. I also keep in mind that many of the photos I shoot as keepsakes for guests at White Sox games are exactly that\u2014keepsakes. That\u2019s why I always try to make each frame special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> Were you a serious enthusiast before becoming a pro? What made you decide to go pro?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Perfectly worded. That\u2019s <\/span><i style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">exactly<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how I got started. I decided to go pro when I realized that to compete with the pros, you needed equipment like \u201ca pro\u201d. And the only way to deduct that expense of purchasing the pro gear was to make it a business and attempt to make a profit (and eventually a living) doing what I loved to do. The business was <\/span><i style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">much<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> different then. There were so many outlets for my photography (magazines, baseball cards, poster companies, athletic apparel companies) that once I put together a solid portfolio, I couldn\u2019t shoot enough. And of course, since we shot primarily color slides back in the day, your literally couldn\u2019t have enough material. Nobody wanted dupes. There was no such thing as \u201ccopy the digital image.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> What equipment do you currently use in your work?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A:<\/strong> I\u2019m a Nikon guy\u2014D4\u2019s primarily right now. My go to lenses are the 200-400mm f\/4 and 500mm f.4 (<\/span><i style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">great<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> baseball lenses) as well as my other fave, the 14-24mm f\/2.8. I love either long glass or shooting up close\u2014the 14-24 is sharp edge to edge and I love it. My 24-70mm f 2.8 is also a workhorse for my daily stuff. Add Nikon SB-800 and 900 strobes and I\u2019m good to go. For studio work, I recently converted to Paul Buff strobes and accessories, and I couldn\u2019t be happier. Great lighting, lightweight kits\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> <em>When did you first become interested in photography as a mode of expression, an art form, or as a profession?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>A:<\/strong> I liked to photograph trains as a kid, using a Kodak box camera. Then came baseball after high school. I won a fan photo contest with the White Sox back in 1980, and after that I began to believe I had some talent\u2014Hah!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Q<em>:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>Did you have any formal education in photography, with a mentor, or were you self-taught? Was there a photographer or type of photography that influenced your work or inspired you?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019m basically self-taught. I did study the work of pros I respected, photographers such as Walter Iooss, Chuck Solomon, Rich Pilling and John McDonough. I knew their published work <\/span><i style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">had<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be what editors liked, so I studied those photos to determine <\/span><i style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">what<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made them work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Q:\u00a0<\/strong>Is there anything you can say about the equipment you presently rely on, such as how or why it helps you capture images your style and to a high standard?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>A:\u00a0<\/strong>I started my career with Nikon, and switched to Canon when the EOS-1 introduced autofocus technology (my eyes were starting to get a little iffy back then\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autofocus rescued my career-:) I went back to Nikon in 2007 when they introduced what I consider one of the game changers in the photography world (particularly sports), the D3. I love my Nikon equipment! The D3 and lenses truly made me a better photographer. The 200-400mm, for example, revolutionized sports photography. I\u2019ve made more key images with that lens than I could have ever made previously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Q:<\/strong>\u00a0What approach do you take with your photography or what is your guiding principle?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>A:\u00a0<\/strong>You\u2019re only as good as your last image. Don\u2019t rest on yesterday\u2019s laurels. I always look over my take and look first for what I could do <\/span><i style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">better<\/i><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> before I look at what I did <\/span><i style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">right<\/i><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">. That\u2019s how you evolve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Q:\u00a0<\/strong><em>You obviously have a special affinity for baseball. What is it about the sport you find so inspiring?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:\u00a0<\/strong>Some people think baseball is boring but I think it\u2019s fascinating because situations change from pitch to pitch and the pitcher has to continually adjust to the batter and vice versa in the duel between offense and defense. All these intricacies add interest as a photographer because you get to play the game yourself\u2014you\u2019re in the game. To make great baseball pictures you have to know the game, and be totally aware of the changing dynamics. It\u2019s quite challenging and interesting and you pick up many little nuances over the years. Great baseball moments are few and far between and they come without warning so you have to be on your toes and in good spot to capture that magic moment.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, there are certain key elements almost always present in the work of great sports photojournalists: If a guy is flying though the air you want to see the ball or some kind of impact. Great light is always important since composition in action sports is often a matter of luck. I can look at a contact sheet or portfolio and the images that work are obvious\u2014they stand out because the capture emotion, great action, and impact. A picture should stand on its own without comment or having to explain it. When I go out I make sure to put myself in a unique position, ideally where other photographers aren\u2019t, or shoot from an unconventional angle or location. I follow my instincts and let the light and the shadows direct me to the right spot. To take memorable sports photos you have to take risks, because without risk there is no reward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Q:\u00a0<\/strong>Can you tell us something about your portraits of baseball guys?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>A:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019ve been covering baseball for 31 years, and you get to know some players better than others. To get the image labeled Louisville Slugger, I started at 5 <\/span>AM,<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> and got to know their personalities a little bit. It rained most of the day, and the sun started to come out at 3:30 PM, so I asked my assistant to get the lights out. I got down low to emphasize his strength and power and to bring out the bat against the clouds in the blue sky. I used Paul Buff strip banks with waffle grid to direct light on either side, a hexagonal fill light off to the left plus, with the sun as my backlight. <\/span>Basically,<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> it\u2019s an outdoor studio portrait. I shot it with the 24-70mm f\/2.8 Nikkor lens because the client needed enough space to drop in type, but this is close to the full frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joe Crede: You can\u2019t get a shot like this unless you\u2019re really into the game. I knew the batter had a tendency to pull the ball so I knew I had to key in on Joe because there was a good chance of the ball being hit to him. It\u2019s risk-reward. I used the 400mm f\/2.8 Nikkor and the exposure was 1\/2000 sec at f\/2.8.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juan Pierre sliding home: I went to the top level of the ballpark, the highest point behind plate in the upper deck, to get a different perspective for this shot. Most often nothing happens nothing happened, but in this case, I got a tremendous composition that worked perfectly. You can\u2019t get a shot like this from field level position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A.J. Pierzynski of the Chicago White Sox collides with catcher Michael Barrett of the Chicago Cubs during the game at U.S. Cellular Field on May 20, 2006. This incident led to a bench-clearing brawl and fistfight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago White Sox head for the clubhouse after morning practice at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. This picture says baseball\u2014it captures what it\u2019s really like to be a player. You\u2019ve got to work with the light that you have, and noon light is terrible, but not if you make a silhouette using a tunnel. I took a number of shots but this is the one, with the 3 guys walking in perfect step and not blocking each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox, our franchise pitcher one of the best pitchers in baseball, poses for a portrait during White Sox photo day on February 27, 2016 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona. This fine art portrait is the lead shot on my site. I converted it into B&amp;W I really like it. I used the 24-70mm lens and a strip bank light and killed the fill to increase the drama. When things get intense, I just do my thing. I don\u2019t overthink it, but tune out the distractions and let my instincts take over. Being prepared lets you act appropriately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after the Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates to advance to the National League Championship Series on October 10, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. This image screams the emotion of winning. I keyed in on him knowing that he might react and what helps make that shot is the 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> baseman pumping his fist in background. Pure joy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the last 30+ years, I\u2019ve been singularly honored, having photographed 24 Worlds Series and being a visual historian of the game. When people look back 5,10,or 50 years from now I\u2019m gratified that I\u2019m partially responsible for preserving moments in sports people can look back on. It\u2019s a hard business but I must be doing something right to have done it for so long. Part of that success comes from the fact that clients expect you to be a good photographer but it\u2019s really what you do beyond that makes you stand out\u2014being dependable, delivering work on time, and being able to work to a high standard on your own with very little guidance. They may seem pedestrian compared to the feats of great athletes but those are the things the thing that really define success in this challenging field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Q<\/strong>: Where can people go if they want to see more of your images or learn more about you?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>A:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vesphoto.com\/\">www.vesphoto.com<\/a> is my website. I also pen a blog at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vesphoto.net\">www.vesphoto.net <\/a>and I\u2019m on Instagram as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theoriginalves\/\">@TheOriginalVes<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; An acclaimed master of action sports, Ron Vesely\u2019s iconic images of pro baseball and football define the moments we remember. 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