By Ryan Harvey | Old Dominion University Apr 12, 2026 (Photographed by Tynan Tucker, at The Mitchell Pehlke Experience, 2025) The camera is rolling as kids gather around with their lacrosse sticks in hand, waiting for the airhorn to sound. In the middle of it all stands Mitchell Pehlke. He nods to bring the group…

The most recent and highly publicized example of activism in sports, which I was old enough to experience and follow on social media, was when Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem during the 2016 NFL season. This became so talked about on every football and news channel for what had happened and…

I created this graphic on Adobe Photoshop, highlighting my pen pal and her role with the Washington Commanders. To reach this graphic, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A5zsb_esnJ4fueKZyD7KgXo8z-fSFLEw/view?usp=sharing My interview with Kourtney: What first got you into photography, and when did you realize it could be more than just a hobby? My grandfather gave me my first camera when…

March 9, 2026 by Ryan Harvey Old Dominion Lacrosse Wins 12-11 in a Stunning Overtime Matchup against Furman Old Dominion Monarchs beat the Furman Paladins 12-11 this last Friday at the LR Hill Sports Complex. (Photograph by Steven Goldburg/ODU Athletics) Norfolk, VA – ODU Lacrosse earned their third straight win at home this year, after…

Growing up, I used to have a LARGE diet when it came to NFL news and shows. Every morning before elementary school, I would wake up early to watch one full news cycle of NFL Live before leaving home to go on the bus. This was how I got my football news. I also watched…

Growing up in Ashburn, Virginia, has its perks. Right down the street from my house is the practice facility of the Washington Commanders. I grew up rooting for the Commanders every Sunday and dreamed about making it to the NFL. Although I have retired from playing football, I still haven’t lost sight of my NFL…

Social Media Persona Assignment – FEB 22 The Insider Athlete-Photographer – https://www.instagram.com/ryanharveyphotos/?hl=en Playing sports has shaped almost every aspect of who I am, but for most of my life, I experienced them from inside the lines as a player. Growing up playing football year-round made it difficult to capture the game the way I saw it…