Photojournalism: Honorable Mention 2019 (professional)
J.J. Watt Celebrates by Zach Tarrant (United States)
ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Houston Texans defensive end, J.J. Watt, celebrates as he runs off the field during the Jan. 5, 2019 Wildcard game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
AUTHOR
Zach Tarrant is a professional sports photographer in Houston, TX. He was born in Minneola, KS and raised in Odessa, MO. He holds a BFA in photography from The Savannah College of Art and Design, where he graduated with honors. He began his career interning at Joel Meyerowitz’ studio on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and at Ballroom Marfa in Marfa, TX. He then worked as a freelance portrait and documentary photographer before his first job in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Zach then moved to the Twin Cities where he worked as the Archive Coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, focusing heavily on the management of historic assets and documenting the construction and opening of U.S. Bank Stadium. His work is featured prominently in “U.S. Bank Stadium: The New Home of the Minnesota Vikings” by Steve Berg.
Zach is currently the Manager of Photography and Team Photographer for the Houston Texans. You can follow his work on Instagram, @TheZeeTee.
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