The Hook

In 2008 I began photographing several events and sections for the weekly newspaper The Hook in Charlottesville, Virginia. My first assignment was the ground breaking ceremony for the Emily Couric Cancer Center.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Emily Couric Cancer Center at the University of Virginia – April 17-23, 2008 Issue

Katie Couric and Governor Tim Kane among others were on hand to honor the memory of the former Virginia State Senator.

Tulip Poplar Tree at Monticello and McIntire Softball – July 3-9, 2008 Issue

Cover image of the battle to keep the softball fields at McIntire Park.

McIntire Softball – September 4-10, 2008 Issue

President George W. Bush at Monticello – July 10-16, 2008 Issue

Independence Day Citizenship Ceremony at Monticello with guest speaker President George W. Bush.

Ten Restaurant & Michelle Obama Rally – September 25-October 1, 2008 Issue

First Lady Hopeful Michelle Obama and Jill Biden were on the campaign trail for their husbands at this ‘Women for Obama’ rally focused on equality in the workplace for women at the University of Virginia.

Annual Manual – December 18, 2008 Issue

Year In Review – December 25, 2008-January 7, 2009 Issue

Restaurant Reviews

With my architectural photography background the Editors assigned me to photograph the images for the special section of the mystery eater reviewing local restaurants.

Maya Restaurant – May 15-21, 2008 Issue

While photographing at Maya Restaurant the owner informed me that if I hung around for a little while Muhammod Ali would be coming in for dinner. It was an amazing experience to meet and take a few pictures of the Boxing Champion.