I’m very excited to announce that after 2 1/2 years shooting meets with the same lens, that I will be upgrading to a better one beginning with the Olympic Trials in Omaha.

Bertha, as she’s been named, has been very reliable over the years, but it was time to make the next step. The lens I have been lusting over for quite some time will go by the name of Bessie and she will make her debut in Omaha.

However, I will not be the one shooting with Bessie, initially. Kiwi, will be handling the photography from the Qwest Center while I will be taking care of live updates via computer.

Anyway, I just wanted to share! I’m super excited! This should make the pictures I take at meets pop and I can reach further with this lens. Check it out below:

Just wanted to share my impromptu interview with SwimNetwork.com on deck at the Ohio State Grand Prix. Check it out!

I know I’ve been extremely slow adding my pictures from the Ohio State Grand Prix. I am working on those now and will hopefully have them all online by the Santa Clara meet.

I won’t be going to that competition as I originally though. I need to continue to save for Trials; the big meet!

So, my trusty sidekick, kiwi, will be handling the Swim Stars Live coverage.