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Student Photographer Captures Archer Soccer’s Momentous Journey

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Photo credit: Shishi Shomloo
Bebe Rowland ’16 runs into Archer Soccer’s first dogpile. Photographer: Shishi Shomloo ’15

It was a season of excitement, anticipation and heartbreak. This year’s Archer Varsity Soccer team made it to the CIF-SS Playoffs, losing to St. Monica’s in the Final Four. Thanks to Shishi Shomloo ’15, we have photo documentation of this record-breaking squad. 

“This marks the furthest any Archer athletic team has advanced in the CIF playoffs,” says Athletic Director Denny Lennon before the team’s last game. “The Archer faithful have been growing in numbers and noise each game.” The team lost 1-0 to St. Monica’s on Mar. 5.

“When I first started taking pictures, it was more so a project for myself to see if I could do sports photography,” says photographer Shomloo. “Somehow I ended up with the ‘dogpile’ photo and it ended up all over” (see featured imaged above).

After seeing this photo, Head Coach Kim Smith approached Shomloo and appointed her official team photographer. She photographed nine games and was able to capture some of the most raw and passionate moments the team experienced.

“Stadium lights are not fun to photograph under because it may seem like there is a lot of light but there isn’t. You have to learn to work around that and make those blurry pictures work which sometimes compromises the quality of the photo,” Shomloo says.

“I got to better my photography, watch soccer, and watch my friends play. Overall, it was just an enjoyable experience,” Shomloo continues. “I have gotten a better idea of sports photography.” 

Below is a photo gallery displaying Shomloo’s photography from this season; click on a photo to start a slideshow.  Also, click here to view Shomloo’s photography blog.

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  • Coach Amelia Mathis at an Archer home game.

  • Claire Kristof ’15 prepares for a long ball.

    Photo credit: Shishi Shomloo
  • Defender Leandra Ramlo ’16 takes a throw-in.

    Photo credit: Shishi Shomloo
  • Captains Hillary O’Connor and Yasmeen Namazie (both ’15) share an emotional hug after the Quarter Final win. Shishi Shomloo, used with permission

    Photo credit: Shishi Shomloo
  • Senior captain Dani Jimenez ’14 dribbling at SMC.

  • Defender Liadan Solomon ’17 and the rest of the defensive back line in action.

    Photo credit: Shishi Shomloo
  • Forward Julia Speiser ’15 battles two players.

    Photo credit: Shirene Shomloo
  • Rachel Pike ’17 and Lindsay Cayton ’16 celebrate Archer’s goal vs. St. Anthony’s. Shishi Shomloo, used with permission.

    Photo credit: Shishi Shomloo
  • Goalie and captain Hillary O’Connor ’15 punts a ball at Archer’s home field.

  • Rachel Pike ’17 takes cover after Archer wins in penalty kicks.

    Photo credit: Shishi Shomloo
  • Captain Yasmeen Namazie ’15 celebrates Archer’s big win.

    Photo credit: Shishi Shomloo
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    Luke RobertsonMar 7, 2014 at 6:53 am

    An AMAZING season, ladies!!! Congratulations!!! And these photos are gorgeous, Miss Shomloo… what a way to preserve such memorable moments…

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