Sports Portraits
Sports portraiture adhering to general photojournalistic ethics
Orem wide receiver Puka Nacua poses for a portrait Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at Orem High School in Orem, Utah. A senior, Nacua scored 26 touchdowns this year and broke Utah's state record for the most touchdowns in a single high school season.
Salem Hills forward Lauren Gustin lays the ball up as she poses for a portrait Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Salem Hills High School in Salem, Utah. A senior and top-scorer in a single season in Utah girls basketball history, Gustin has been named the 2018 Utah Valley Girls Basketball Player of the Year by the Daily Herald.
Payson senior Chayce Loveless poses for a portrait Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the Daily Herald in Provo, Utah. Loveless wrestles in the 190-pound weight class and was selected by the Daily Herald as the Utah Valley Wrestler of the Year.
Spanish Fork pitcher Jordyn Bate sports her three state-championship rings as she poses for a portrait Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the Spanish Fork Sports Park in Spanish Fork, Utah. A senior who also plays as an outfielder, Bate has been selected as the Daily Herald's 2018 Utah Valley Softball Player of the Year.
Timpanogos' Tyler Cornish poses for a portrait Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Brent Brown Ballpark in Orem. A senior, Cornish plays as a pitcher and shortstop for the baseball team.
Lone Peak outside hitter Lauren Jardine spikes the ball as she poses for a portrait at Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah, on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2020. A senior, Jardine has been chosen as the Daily Herald’s 2020 All-Valley Volleyball Player of the Year.
Orem running back Joe Smith poses for a portrait at Orem High School on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. A senior, Smith has been chosen as the Daily Herald’s 2020 All-Valley Football Player of the Year.
Justin "Peanut" Sayers comes to the gym every week to practice his fighting skills to fend off bullies. A few years ago, Sayers returned home from school with bruises he received from a bully, and his mother abruptly removed him from public schooling. Now homeschooled, Sayers hones his boxing skills at Sam's Gym in Glouster, Ohio, to protect himself from any physical encounters in the future.
Lone Peak Knights senior linebacker Keegan Nitta poses for a portrait before preseason practice Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah.
Maple Mountain senior Brandyn Van Tassell poses for a portrait Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Maple Mountain High School in Spanish Fork, Utah. Wrestling in the 182-pound weight class and a two-time state champion, Van Tassell has been named the Daily Herald's 2018 Utah Valley Wrestler of the Year.
Timpview wide receiver and safety Raider Damuni poses for a portrait at Timpview High School in Provo, Utah, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. A senior, Damuni committed to play for the Brigham Young University Cougars in eighth grade, and will join the team after graduating from high school and serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Springville senior Andrew Slack poses for a portrait Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the Daily Herald in Provo, Utah. Slack plays as a center and was selected by the Daily Herald as the 2017 Utah Valley Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
Pleasant Grove shortstop Brock Watkins demonstrates his throwing mechanics as he poses for a portrait Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Pleasant Grove High School.
Pleasant Grove shortstop Brock Watkins poses for a portrait Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Pleasant Grove High School. A senior, Watkins plans to play for Brigham Young University's baseball team in the fall.
American Fork forward Addie Gardner kicks the ball as she poses for a portrait at American Fork High School on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. A senior, Gardner has been chosen as the Daily Herald’s 2020 All-Valley Girls Soccer Player of the Year.
Provo senior James Tomasi poses for a portrait Monday, March 9, 2020, at Provo High School. Tomasi wrestles in the 285-pound weight class, and plans on attending the United States Air Force Academy after graduating high school.
Lehi senior quarterback Cammon Cooper poses for a portrait Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, at Lehi High School in Lehi, Utah. Cooper went out in the season opener on Aug. 18 against the Alta Hawks and set the state record with 10 touchdown passes, threw for 599 yards and led the Pioneers to a wild 72-66, double-overtime win.
Springville point guard Paul Terry poses for a portrait Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Springville High School. A senior, Terry has been selected by the Daily Herald as the All-Valley Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
Spanish Fork shortstop siblings Brooklyn Pintar, a sophomore, and Andrew Pintar, a senior, pose for a portrait Monday, April 22, 2019, at the Spanish Fork Sports Park in Spanish Fork, Utah.
Skyridge running back Ma'a Notoa poses for a portrait Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at Skyridge High School in Lehi, Utah. A senior, Notoa has been selected by the Daily Herald as the 2018 Utah Valley Football Player of the Year.