An example of capturing emotional, in-the-moment storytelling. In this video, I focus on the sideline rather than the gameplay — highlighting the halftime moment where the 2001 Princeton Men’s Lacrosse championship team is honored and interacts with the current Princeton team during the NCAA Championship.
By prioritizing reaction and atmosphere over live action, the piece centers on energy transfer between eras of the program — with high-fives, sideline hype, and visible momentum heading into the second half.
The video reached 601.4K views and 29.1K likes on Instagram.
An example of capturing pregame atmosphere and ceremonial storytelling at a championship event. In this video, I focused on the opening national anthem sequence at the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship, featuring a stadium flyover and sideline framing that set the tone for championship weekend.
The shot also includes Notre Dame’s Josh Yago — a lieutenant in the Space Force — adding additional significance to the Memorial Day setting and the broader meaning behind the moment.
The video reached 246.3K views and 21.2K likes on Instagram.
An example of capturing postgame celebration and fan interaction following a championship win. In this video, I focus on the moments immediately after Princeton’s victory — highlighting players staying on the field to connect with fans through signing autographs and giving away gear like shoes and shoulder pads.
By prioritizing candid postgame interaction over game action, the piece emphasizes the emotional payoff of the championship and the connection between athletes and supporters in a live celebration environment.
The video reached 79.5K views on Instagram.
An example of capturing postgame celebration through behind-the-scenes access following Princeton’s semifinal win. In this video, I follow the team into the locker room to document the “bracket slap” tradition — a symbolic moment marking advancement and victory — along with the raw team energy and celebration that follows.
By focusing on internal team rituals rather than on-field action, the piece highlights the culture, emotion, and intensity of a championship-winning environment from a more personal, inside perspective.
The video reached 95K views on Instagram.
An example of capturing fan and crowd energy during a championship environment. In this video, I focus on the Princeton supporters positioned behind the team on the field, highlighting their reactions, celebrations, and movement as the game reaches its peak moment.
By shifting attention from gameplay to the surrounding atmosphere, the piece emphasizes the role of fans in shaping the emotional intensity of the championship experience.
The video reached 34K views on Instagram.
An example of capturing live momentum shifts during high-stakes postseason gameplay. In this video, I focus on a key semifinal sequence where Syracuse scores its third consecutive goal to cut the deficit to within two points, shifting the energy of the game.
By combining the in-game goal with the immediate reaction that follows, the piece highlights both the action itself and the emotional swing it creates on the field in real time.
The video reached 72.5k views on Instagram.
