Ray Whitehouse Photography

I've photographed two Northwestern University basketball games in the last two days. For the majority of both games, I shot about 15 feet above the court parallel to the baseline on the first balcony. 

Evanston, IL -- December 18, 2011 -- Northwestern forward John Shurna receives a pass during a game between the Eastern Illinois Panthers and the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Ray Whitehouse/The Daily Northwestern

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I shot in a different location than the standard baseline position because I want to figure out where I can make the best pictures. It's likely that sitting on the baseline is the best place to make pictures because that's where most photographers sit. That said, I wanted to explore different options before I decided to go back to shooting where most other photographers sit.

Below are links to slideshows from each game.

Northwestern 87, Eastern Illinois 72

Northwestern 70, Central Connecticut State 64

In the two games, I haven't come to a definitive conclusion. I've missed shots because of my location but I've also gotten shots I wouldn't have gotten otherwise.