Photographer Lymarie captured lively football-themed photos of the Saffian children at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Keenan Stadium and the track, where energetic tag-football and cherished traditions blended. The unexpected encounter with Carolina Football kicker Freeman Jones added a personal touch to the spirited session.
A lifelong Tar Heel, I’ve surprisingly developed affection for the East Carolina Pirates, influenced by work covering their athletics. Through photographing ECU’s various sports as a stand-in for my mentor, I’ve grown to admire their welcoming and impressive D1 spirit and eagerly anticipate future opportunities.
The writer expresses a deep love for sports, recounting personal and family experiences that fostered this passion, from watching Braves games to emulating tennis greats. This love influenced their career in photography, capturing athletes’ moments, allowing them to see themselves heroically and preserve memories.