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As you guys know from my previous posts, I usually have anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes with these athletes so speed and adaptability are crucial. Here are a few of the photos that I liked as well as some behind the scenes…<\/p>\n SIMONE BILES – GYMNASTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n I predict that Simone will pretty much become a household name and a HUGE superstar after these games! In fact, she might already be the best female gymnast in the history of the USA! \u00a0Unfortunately, I literally only had a couple of minutes with her as her schedule was insane, but we got some great photos!<\/p>\n MISSY FRANKLIN – SWIMMING<\/strong><\/p>\n As a 17 year old in her first Olympics in London, Missy won 5 Medals including 4 GOLD medals! \u00a0 She is also the world record holder in the 200 meter backstroke. \u00a0I had Missy for about 5 minutes and she was wonderful and so much fun to work with! \u00a0In fact, I think she laughed throughout the whole shoot!!<\/p>\n We also had the athletes pick out props and do a “fun” shot for our instagram feed and this is what Missy picked…<\/p>\n \u00a0Kim Rhode – Shooting<\/strong><\/p>\n Kim is one of our most decorated Olympians as she has pretty much dominated the sport of shooting! \u00a0In fact, this will be Kim’s 6th Olympic Games!! \u00a0She has won 5 total Olympic medals with 3 being GOLD including one at the last Olympics in London. \u00a0I first photographed Kim for the London games and we really hit it off. \u00a0We have been friends for awhile and so it was such a fun time getting to see Kim and her family again!\u00a0I can’t wait to see what she does in Rio!<\/p>\n It has almost become tradition, but Kim always lets me take a fun photo with all of her Olympic medals and it never gets old! \u00a0In fact, I felt like Mr T with all her bling!<\/p>\n ENGLISH GARDNER<\/strong><\/p>\n What a cool name! English was awesome to photograph! She was up for any idea I had and we got some really cool stuff! \u00a0Look for her in the women’s 100mm dash as she alreaday has the 7th\u00a0fastest time in the world this year!<\/p>\n ELENA DELLE DONNE and TAMIKA CATCHINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n I had a chance to work with two of the BEST women’s basketball players to ever play! Not only are Elena Delle Donne and Tamika Catchings incredible baskeball players, but they are also very photogenic and a ton of fun to be around.(And also WAY taller than me.) \u00a0 Look for them to lead Team USA to the gold medal in Rio!<\/p>\n \u00a0MAGGIE STEFFENS – WATER POLO<\/strong><\/p>\n I mean she even plays air guitar in a tutu!<\/p>\n You guys may remember me photographing Gabby 4 years ago when she was a relatively unknown. \u00a0Well as you know, that all changed when she won the all-around gold medal in London! \u00a0I have stayed friends with her and her family and am thrilled to see her make it back for the RIO games! \u00a0I am looking forward to seeing her try to make some history!<\/p>\n \u00a0 NATHAN ADRIAN – SWIMMING<\/p>\n I photographed Nathan before the London games and we simply hit it off during our photoshoot! \u00a0He is a multiple gold medalist and looks to get more in RIO! \u00a0I had a special water splashing shot that I thought Nathan would be perfect for and as usual, he delivered!! \u00a0Can’t wait to see him swim in the Olympics!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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