December 2017 - Lenz Photography

Dec 20

by LenzPhotography in Behind the Scenes, Entertainment, Family, Iconic, Studio 0 comments tags: behind the scenes, Canon, Cherokee Caverns, Christmas 2017, entertainment, family, Gershwin, iconic, lenz, studio

The Lenz Family Christmas Card 2017 – Behind the Scenes

The Lenz Family / Christmas Card 2017 / Cherokee Caverns Lenz Photography LLC of Knoxville is proud to present our annual Christmas Card for 2017! Last Christmas, we were inspired by current events to create a card incorporating a Mars theme, so with the release of the new Star Wars movie we wanted to continue with a similar concept. If you look at the background image we used for this composite, you’ll see that we included an image we shot at Cherokee Caverns Christmas in the Cave event. If you’ve never been to Cherokee Caverns, especially for Christmas in the Cave, it’s a unique experience! Below, we’ve included our Christmas Card for 2016, as well as 13 images from Cherokee Caverns Christmas in the Cave. As a bonus to those of you straining your eyes, we’ll cure your OCD by revealing the full text behind this year’s Christmas Card: Merry Christmas 2017 A NEW YEAR A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… The ICONIC Lenz family set off to Mars. Actually, that was our Christmas card for 2016. So, with the release of the new Star Wars movie, we thought we would continue our journey through the galaxy. After […]

Dec 16

by LenzPhotography in Athlete, Behind the Scenes, Iconic, Jiu Jitsu, Senior, Wrestling 0 comments tags: Amir Dadovich, athlete, atlanta, ATT Gwinett, behind the scenes, Jiu Jitsu, Kaleb Alvarado, Lima Brothers, mma, senior, wrestling

70 Iconic Photos of MMA Athlete Kaleb Alvarado

Lenz Photography LLC of Knoxville is proud to present Iconic MMA athlete, Kaleb Alvarado! Kaleb trains at ATT of Gwinnett under the Lima brothers and Amir Dadovich. He is an accomplished High School Senior who has placed and won multiple BJJ and wrestling tournaments. Kaleb also takes 1st place in the category of comedy as he listed, "Invented google, ended multiple wars with a look, and owns and drives 4 Bugatis" as a side note. We're not sure how true those facts are, but we will admit that his suit game is slick enough to front at least 1 Bugatti. Not only is Kaleb an accomplished athlete and comedian, but he also has musical talent! Kaleb was a guitarist for the band "Drenched in Sin" which performed at the Masquerade on multiple occasions. Talk about a triple threat! We guess that's better than a double threat... And we KNOW that it's better than Kaleb THREATENING to DOUBLE Leg us. Trust me. Been there, done that! This set features 70 Iconic Photos of MMA Athlete Kaleb Alvarado!

Dec 15

by LenzPhotography in Athlete, Baseball, Basketball, Behind the Scenes, Iconic, Iconic Youth, Studio 0 comments tags: athlete, Baseball, basketball, iconic, Iconic Youth, studio, Zain Kureshi-Smith

61 Iconic Photos of Baseball & Basketball Athlete Zain Kureshi-Smith

After much anticipation, Lenz Photography LLC of Knoxville is pleased to unveil Zain’s ICONIC photo shoot! We had the pleasure of working with this fine young man and his Family to create this very memorable photo session; one of which has become a favorite of ours thus far. Zain is not only a very talented athlete, but he is naturally photogenic, which made our job as his Photographers much easier. We’d like to showcase just some of the many awards and accolades that 9-year-old, Zain, has been able to accomplish in his young sports career, to date: Baseball: Two-time USSSA Tennessee Player of the Year (2016, 2017) USSSA Tennessee Team of the Year 2016 USSSA Global World Series Third Place 2016 Two-time USSSA Tennessee All-State Team Selection (2016, 2017) Two-time USSSA Tennessee All-Regional Team Selection (2016, 2017) Four-time State and Regional Skills Champion (Roadrunner) Atlanta Braves Classic Fleet Feet Winner 2015 Basketball: 2017 AAU Basketball team went undefeated in Tournament play 2017 UT Basketball Camp: Three point contest winner 2017 Atlanta Hoop Fest: Runner-Up 2016 UT Basketball Camp: King of the Court 2014 UT Basketball Camp: winner of two of the three skills competitions Zain’s teams have placed in either first or second in every basketball season to date. Along with his team recognition, he has won many awards at various camps in the area. One of the accomplishments that holds a special place in Zain’s heart is the 2017 UT Basketball Camp’s “INAM” (It’s Not all About Me) Award. An award given to only one player for their excellent Sportsmanship, chosen by the UT Basketball Staff. Zain was given this award after being moved several times to different teams within the camp, but always playing within the team system, all the while helping others during the entire UT Basketball camp experience. Of note, Zain has also played flag football on four consecutive Championship teams, while only losing one game during that time. Therefore, whatever the sport, you better believe you will find him playing with all of his heart and soul, for the betterment of the team. Zain truly enjoys playing sports, and not only that, but he is a true team-player as well, evident by his awards in Sportsmanship. We have no doubt that Zain is a Superstar! He has won more awards to date, in various sports, than we have ever seen! It was both an honor and privilege to be able to chronicle a few of his many accomplishments and showcase them in the form of photography. The future looks bright for Zain, and with his great attitude (noted during our photo session in the frigid weather for several hours), the sky is the limit for this extremely accomplished and fine young man! This set features 61 Iconic Photos of Baseball & Basketball Athlete Zain Kureshi-Smith!

Dec 15

by LenzPhotography in Athlete, Behind the Scenes, Iconic, Senior, Studio, Swimming 0 comments tags: athlete, behind the scenes, Carissa Armijo, Hardin Valley, iconic, studio, Swimming, Tennessee Aquatics, University of Nevada Las Vegas, UT

52 Iconic Photos of Hardin Valley Swimmer Carissa Armijo

Lenz Photography LLC of Knoxville is proud to present Iconic Hardin Valley Swimmer, Carissa Armijo! Carissa is currently a senior who swims for Hardin Valley and Tennessee Aquatics. She will also be attending the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) beginning Fall of 2018. Carissa is undeniable one of the most dedicated and accomplished athletes LENZ has had the opportunity of photographing. To back up that claim, here is a "short" list of Carissa's athletic accomplishments: 2011 Northumberland and Durham Short Course Championships Gold 100 Freestyle Gold 200 Freestyle Gold 400 Freestyle Gold 800 Freestyle Gold 100 Butterfly 2012 Scottish Nationals Short Course Championships Gold 100 Freestyle Gold 200 Freestyle Gold 400 Freestyle British National Championships Bronze 200 Freestyle Bronze 400 Freestyle Selected to England Talent Programme 2013 England School Games Gold 100 Freestyle Relay Gold 100 Medley Relay Scottish National Short Course Championships Gold 200 Freestyle Gold 400 Freestyle Gold 800 Freestyle Silver 400 IM Scottish National Long Course Championships Silver 200 Freestyle Silver 400 Freestyle Silver 800 Freestyle Bronze 400 IM British National Championships Bronze 200 Freestyle 2014 Selected to USA Swimming Zone Select Camp Southeastern Conference Long Course Championships High Point Winner Junior National Qualifier 2015 Selected to USA Swimming Diversity Camp Junior National Qualifier 2016 USA Swimming Futures Championships 4th Place 800 Free Relay USA Swimming Scholastic All American Junior National Qualifier 2017 NISCA All American Swimming (National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association) 500 Freestyle 400 Freestyle Relay NISCA High School Public School Record 400 Freestyle Relay TISCA All State Swimming (Tennessee Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association) 200 Medley Relay 400 Freestyle Relay 200 Individual Medley 500 Freestyle USA Swimming Futures Championships Gold 800 Freestyle Relay Silver 200 Butterfly Bronze 400 Individual Medley 7th Place 400 Medley Relay 8th Place 400 Freestyle Relay USA Swimming Scholastic All American Junior National Qualifier This set features 52 Iconic Photos of Hardin Valley Swimmer Carissa Armijo!

Dec 13

by LenzPhotography in Athlete, Behind the Scenes, Family, Football, Iconic, Volleyball 0 comments tags: athlete, behind the scenes, family, football, Freshman, high school, Jackson, Junior, Mackenzie, Maryville, Trevor, Volleyball

42 Iconic Photos of Volleyball & Football Athletes Mackenzie & Trevor Jackson

Lenz Photography LLC of Knoxville is proud to present Iconic Maryville Rebel athletes and siblings, Trevor & Mackenzie Jackson! When we photographed their session during the season, we knew we were working with State Championship material. However, we did not know that Trevor and the Maryville Rebels Football Team would go on to win the state title! Moreover, we also can't forget to mention that Mackenzie made the Varsity Volleyball team her Freshman year! We're sure there are big things yet to come from these talented siblings. But for now, Congratulations from LENZ to an ICONIC brother & sister duo that made our job easy! This set features 42 Iconic Photos of Volleyball & Football Athletes Mackenzie & Trevor Jackson!

Dec 12

by LenzPhotography in Athlete, Family, Iconic, Jiu Jitsu, Softball, Studio, Youth 0 comments tags: athletes, Caiyden, family, Iconic Youth, Jiu Jitsu, Morgan, softball, studio

42 Iconic Images of Jiu Jitsu and Softball sisters Caiyden & Morgan

Sports fans, athletes, and parents of athletes, Lenz Photography LLC of Knoxville is proud to announce that our 3rd annual round of Iconic Sports Sessions in the studio kicked off this Spring 2017 featuring some of the most amazing athletes East Tennessee has to offer! From Baseball & Softball to Jiu Jitsu to Karate, LENZ specializes in photographing athletes of all sports. With the same high quality production LENZ has used on professional athletes such as Drew Brees, Jason Witten, Rich Froning, Carlos Condit & more, LENZ produces ICONIC results unlike any other! This set features 42 Iconic Images of Jiu Jitsu and Softball sisters Caiyden & Morgan!