I am really excited about a new photo project that I have been working on in collaboration with Cherry Crayton and Molly Renda of the NC State Alumni Association. They approached me before the season to see if I was interested in being the photographer on a story that would cover new head coach Kellie Harper, who was named to succeed coach Kay Yow, former head women’s basketball coach at NC State. The opportunity was irresistible of course. I had done previous projects with former NC State pitcher Andrew Brackman in 2007, and the UNC Men’s lacrosse team in 2007-2008. These projects followed the moments off the field to document the lives of the athletes and coaches.
This new project will have Coach Harper as its focus. Indeed, we have already spent a fair amount of time with Coach Harper, both at her house and at Reynolds Coliseum. She has been so far, well, awesome. Very friendly and humble; she has been a dream to work with. In the short time I’ve worked with her, it is clear her players adore her.
Most of the photos are embargoed right now; more will be released after it runs in print in the Alumni magazine this summer. But I will share one with you. In black and white, of course.
Hey Peyton! Just found your blog. I can’t wait to see this publication. My mom is a former Wolfpack player so we are certainly interested in hearing more about the new coach.
Hope all is well,
Lynsey (Petree) Moore
That’s awesome Lynsey! I had no idea your mom played on the team. She would love the new coach.