Stepping back onto the CFL sidelines

When the email came in last week about the possibility of returning to the sidelines to photograph the Calgary Stampeders game against the Toronto Argos, I jumped at the chance to return to one of my favourite things to photograph – sports and people. (Click on the Calgary Stampeders name above to take you to the gallery which included images of mine – about halfway through the gallery).

My assignment was to capture the action in the stands, in the parking lot before and when time permitted me a few extra minutes, I could shoot some action too. I was part of the photo team covering the game for the Marketing team of the Stamps.

Stepping back onto the turf – the sights, the sounds, the action and the familiar faces – I have to admit – I was nervous. Even though I have shot sports for over the 25 years and I have covered many CFL games including Western Finals and Grey Cups the butterflies in my stomach were going. I was nervous about missing the requested photos. I was nervous about messing up documenting the activities. I was nervous about my exposures. Here I am, a pro of almost a quarter of a century, nervous like a rookie. But once the opening kickoff was punted down the field, my nerves calmed and I settled into what I know I have missed for too long.

Through the game, I took my fair share of crowd photos, marketing requested images of sponsorship and a little bit of the action of the field. This was all so natural, and it felt good to be back where I belong, on the sideline not watching from the stands. Was my timing a little off, yes. Was my action a little off, no. I was pretty happy since I was using a new camera (one I had not previously shot football with) and also not having done it for a while.

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My lesson I learned from this? Its like riding a bike, once you learn, its hard to forget. I have to trust myself, my years of experience and my skills as they have rarely failed me. My hopes are that I will get another phone call and that I will be able to work with the Stampeders again soon.

(All images ©2017 Calgary Stampeders and Colleen De Neve)