Last Saturday still feels like a dream.

I’ve photographed a few Big Ten tournaments in the past, but none of them have ever felt this special. (Michigan also never won any of those tournaments, so a win was helpful.)

This season I was to be able to cover a ton of Michigan Football — this game in Indianapolis marked the sixth game I photographed in 2021. While there wasn’t much sleep had on those weekends, I’m so absurdly grateful to get to know this team and keep improving my frames. And shoot a game in an NFL stadium!

I remember sitting in the media room for the first game back in the Big House against Western Michigan, just elated to be taking photos again. This was probably one of the happiest days of my life, certainly the happiest over the last few years.

If you told me then that I’d be shooting Michigan winning the Big Ten Championship just three months later, I probably would’ve laughed.

I learned a lot this season — some of my biggest strengths, weaknesses, and things I could keep improving in my photos. I needed to do a much better job of cropping (sometimes I love the wide angle a little too much) and getting more celebrations after big plays. I also try and walk away with two photos I absolutely love during each game, one action and one moment outside the action.

I realize having the platform to share this team’s story is an absolute privilege, especially in a time when media credentials are limited because of pandemic restrictions. Being able to keep telling stories of these guys has been one of the most meaningful “seasons” of my life.

Enjoy photos from Michigan’s big win over Iowa!