Advances in technology today allow sports fans to be almost anywhere and still feel as if they are in the stands at their favorite event. But over the past century most enthusiasts around the world have relied on photojournalists to put them in the midst of the action.
During a professional career that has spanned four decades, Alec Gallardo been steps away from the biggest names playing the biggest games. While covering top events in professional, collegiate, Olympic and prep sports, his images have been published throughout Southern California and across the globe. His work has put fans up close and personal with the likes of Michael Phelps, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Jerry Rice, Amanda Beard, Jimmie Johnson, Alex Solis, Peyton Manning and countless other familiar athletes.
“Eyes on the Ball,” a solo exhibition of a selection of Gallardo’s best photography, is on display through May 20, 2011, at the University of La Verne’s Irene Carlson Gallery. Admission to the gallery, located on the ground floor of Miller Hall on the university’s main campus, is free.
A special reception with Gallardo will take place at the Carlson Gallery on Wednesday, April 20, from 5-7 p.m. This event is free and the public is invited to attend. For directions to the La Verne campus and parking information, visit .
Gallardo has spent nearly 30 years working as a photojournalist in Southern California. Since earning his bachelor’s degree from La Verne in 1982, he has worked at newspapers throughout the region, including 20 years with the Los Angeles Times. He has done freelance assignments for Upper Deck collectables, and his pictures have been published around the world by the Associated Press, Reuters Group Limited, European Pressphoto Agency and ESPN.
Twice a member of a Pulitzer Prize-winning Spot News team with the L.A. Times, Gallardo is a two-time winner of the Orange County Photographer of the Year award and has received numerous awards in the National Press Photographer Association’s annual Picture of the Year competition including the Angus McDougall team-editing award. His work has also been honored by the Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles.
“My approach is to keep it simple, watch my background and see where the light falls. The rest will take care of itself,” Gallardo said. “The action and reaction to daily life is a beauty to behold. My job is to show the world what happened here on this particular day, and for me it usually means sports photography.”
The Carlson Gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by special appointment. For information on the exhibit, the artist reception or the Carlson Gallery, contact Gary Colby at (909) 593-3511, ext. 4281.
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