United States Women's Gymnastics team member Nastia Liukin (412) consoles teammate Alicia Sacramone (415) who fell twice in the competition at the conclusion of the Women's Team Gymnastics Final where the narrowly missed the Gold Medal - coming in with Silver. Photograph by Vincent Laforet for NEWSWEEK

We’re about a third of the way through the Olympic Games as of the end of today – and I’ve always found this to be a good point to look back through the images I’ve made so far, and to make adjustments on how I will shoot from here on out. Read the rest of this entry »

 

 

Photograph by Vincent Laforet for NEWSWEEK

Sometimes you just have to wait, sit and pray that the “pool guy” won’t come steal your spot. No, I’m not talking about anything that has to do with swimming pools. I’m talking about the word most photographers fear and sometimes loathe at the Olympics: The Pool Photographer. Read the rest of this entry »

Photograph by Vincent Laforet for NEWSWEEK

The word “Judo” is derived from the Japanese meaning of “the Gentle Way.”  Relative to Chinese Throwing Stars and Nunchucks, sure the sport must look tame to the true hard core Bruce Lee fans. But word to the wise: should you cross any of these Judoka in a dark alley, drop everything and run like hell!  Just look at that Olympic move in the frame above—now that’ll leave leave a mark on just about anybody I know! Read the rest of this entry »