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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Find you tribe and appreciate them.

I (and even Scott) appreciate everything our freelance photographers do for our publication.

Whether they’re taking pictures or shooting video at sporting events, we count on their “eyes” on special moments at the games and matches they attend.

Sometimes, there’s two or three of us working to capture photographs or video that we use in the print edition or social media channels. We are grateful for their work and are happy that they share their talents with our readers.

The great thing about having several people assisting with photos is that each of us has our own personal style and it shows in the way we (collectively) take pictures. Sometimes, it’s the lighting that makes a difference. Sometimes, it’s the focus on the subject. And yes, sometimes we joke that we’re happy we have photos that turn out.

Scott and I want to send a big thank you - I’d type it in all caps if it was journalistic style - to Jody, Amy, Mike, Amy, Melissa, Tammy, Don and Elly, along with a few friends and readers who send random shots our way.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. We couldn’t do this without you.