Photographer Spotlight
Joe Howell Commodore Nation: What is it about this photo that makes it one of your favorites? Joe Howell: This image of Zac Stacy running over a defensive player from Presbyterian College exudes an attitude of total domination and power. This photo epitomizes the fact that Stacy was the driving force of the Vanderbilt running attack. During his senior year Stacy became the all-time rushing leader for the Commodores. Nation: Is it different shooting on the new artificial surface? Howell: I don’t have to worry about grass stains on my pants (laughs), but I wear knee pads anyway. I do know that when the players hit or they drag their feet, that spray of pebbles really makes a cool visual, like when people water ski. It’s dramatic, like you can see the motion. Nation: When two photographers are shooting the same event, how are the responsibilities divided? Howell: We just talk about it. John and I, we’re both really easy-going. We get along really well, and we work together really well, so we don’t have a lot of issues. If he’s on one side, I’m on the other. Basically, we just try to stay away from each other. n
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SUMMER 2013