Football Preview Portraits

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Here are some selected images from the high school football portraits I shot for The Courier-News this season.

Jennie Finch

 

 Pitcher Jenny Finch poses in the Bandit's dugout prior to the start of her final game with the Chicago Bandits at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For RedEye)

 Jenny Finch pitches during the first inning of her final game with the Chicago Bandits at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For RedEye)

Jenny Finch, right, watches the third inning from the dugout during her final game with the Chicago Bandits at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For RedEye)

Adidas Nations

East Aurora's Ryan Boatright rests during the first period of the Adidas Nation's Basketball Tournament at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, August 9, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Beacon News)

 

East Aurora's Ryan Boatright (center) sets up for a shot while being guarded by Xavier Johnson (left) and Isaiah Austin (right) during the first period of the Adidas Nation's Basketball Tournament at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, August 9, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Beacon News) 

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/sports/highschools/2582328,2_2_AU10_HOOPS_S1-100810.article

Ljungberg Home Debut

The Fire's Freddie Ljungberg dives for a kick with the Red Bull's Rafael Marquez during the first half. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 8, 2010)

 Freddie Ljungberg reacts after nearly scoring a diving goal during the first half. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 8, 2010)

  The Fire's Freddie Ljungberg, wearing the jersey of Red Bull's Macoumba Kandji, shakes hands with fans after the game. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 8, 2010)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/soccer/ct-spt-0809-chicago-fire-new-york-red20100808,0,1960236.story

Mural Painting

Artist Fred DeAsis, of Arlington Heights, Ill., works on painting a mural at the office of The Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity in Inverness, Ill., on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)