For the past 10 weeks, I’ve had the privilege of working with one of the best visuals staff in the country and I am extremely grateful.
I want to thank my editor Scott Sharpe for giving me this awesome opportunity and for the guidance and support throughout the 10 weeks.
I also want to thank the entire visuals staff: Julia Wall, Juli Leonard, Casey Toth, Travis Long, Ethan Hyman, Robert Willet and Kevin Keister for their mentorship and help throughout. I will miss this family!
Here is the work I produced during my last full month at The News & Observer:
UNC fencing coach Ron Miller expresses gratitude after 52 years at the helm
UNC-CH Fencing Head Coach Ron Miller poses for a portrait on June 27, 2019. Miller will be retiring after 52 years of coaching the UNC fencing team.
Video: Ron Miller, UNC’s fencing coach of 52 years, is officially retiring at the end of June. He’s the only coach North Carolina has ever had until now.
USA Baseball wins series with Cuba
Cuba national team manager Rey Anglada (center) talks with coaches Miguel Rojas Rodriguez (left) and Javier Galvez Cordova (right) before Cuba’s game against the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team on July 6, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC.
Cuban shortstop Jorge Enrique Aloma (9) warms up before Cuba’s game against the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team on July 4, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC.
Team USA players pass time in the dugout during a rain delay on July 4, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC. The USA Baseball Collegiate National Team was playing Cuba as part of the 8th Annual USA vs. Cuba International Friendship Series.
USA Baseball Collegiate National Team manager Dan McDonnell talks to his team before their game against Cuba on July 6, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC.
Cuban third baseman Raul Gonzalez before Cuba's game against the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team on July 4, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC.
A multiple exposure image of cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez on July 4, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC. Rodriguez pitched five innings, allowing seven hits and four runs.
USA Baseball Collegiate National Team left fielder Tanner Allen warms up before his at bat against the Cuban national baseball team on July 4, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC.
Cuban third baseman Raul Gonzalez looks towards his dugout after striking out against the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team on July 4, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC.
Cuba national team coach Miguel Rojas Rodriguez poses for a portrait during a rain delay on July 4, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC.
Cuban pitcher Frank Medina faces the USA Collegiate National team on July 6, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park celebrated Fourth of July with fireworks after the game between the Cuban national baseball team and the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team on July 4, 2019.
Experience NC's first Trump rally of election season
Video: President Donald Trump made his first 2020 campaign stop in North Carolina on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Experience Greenville's first Trump rally of the election season.
The Thomas brothers are ready to make their mark with the Wolfpack
Video: NC State football wide receiver Thayer Thomas and linebacker Drake Thomas talk about their relationship and being able to play together for the Wolfpack. Video by Bryan Cereijo More from The News & Observer: Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PqkZ1q Twitter: https://twitter.com/newsobserver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newsandobserver Website: https://www.newsobserver.com/ Digital news subscription: http://bit.ly/2OtBg1Q
Super heroes, cartoon characters, and pop culture figures make their way to Raleigh for GalaxyCon
Video: The four-day Raleigh GalaxyCon event brings fans together with TV show celebrities, costumed characters, fans of comics, superheroes, WWE stars and more worlds of pop culture.
Aaron Hampson stands outside the convention center as he gets ready for lunch after a morning of being dressed up as a Pokemon at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, NC on July 26, 2019.
Jim Sherman, at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, NC on July 26, 2019.
Members of the Comic Con Clique pose for portraits at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, NC on July 26, 2019. They were cosplaying as wrestlers on the first day of the event.
Dave Lewis, cosplaying as Batman, poses for a portrait at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, NC on July 27, 2019.
Christian Carpenter, cosplaying as Deadpool, poses for a portrait at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, NC on July 27, 2019.
Experience Wake Forest's practice as it seeks to continue its winning ways
Video: Wake Forest High School has won 45 straight games and three consecutive NCHSAA 4AA titles. With a new group and the long streak adding some pressure, Reggie Lucas looks ahead to the 2019 season.