James Brosher Photography

Portfolio website for James Brosher, a Bloomington, Indiana based editorial and wedding photographer specializing in action, documentary, and portrait images.

Adios Peoria

Today is my last day as an intern. Next week, I start my first full-time job as a staff photographer at the Wyoming Tribune Eagle in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This internship has been a great learning opportunity, but now I’m excited to be heading west soon for my next adventure. Before I leave, I thought I’d take a look back at a few of my favorite images from my internship in Peoria.

Ongina reacts as a man stuffs money down her bra during a drag performance of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at the Peoria Pride Festival on the Riverfront.
Ongina reacts as a man stuffs money down her bra during a drag performance of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at the Peoria Pride Festival on the Riverfront. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Marion English looks skyward as she tracks the flight path of her balloon as it sails southwest over the Interstate 74 bridge during a launch as part of the National Day of Remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at the RiverPlex. English was on hand to remember her 19-year-old niece Jasmine Brittine who was fatally shot on March 21, 2010.
Marion English looks skyward as she tracks the flight path of her balloon as it sails southwest over the Interstate 74 bridge during a launch as part of the National Day of Remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at the RiverPlex. English was on hand to remember her 19-year-old niece Jasmine Brittine who was fatally shot on March 21, 2010. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Jim Patterson looks out his driver side window to see as he uses a truck to mash down mud on the track on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Peoria Speedway. Rain throughout the day made the track too sloppy for racing, forcing some drivers to use their pick ups to help dry and smooth out the track.
Jim Patterson looks out his driver side window to see as he uses a truck to mash down mud on the track on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Peoria Speedway. Rain throughout the day made the track too sloppy for racing, forcing some drivers to use their pick ups to help dry and smooth out the track. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Despite her best effort to hide behind her sled, Chloe McCabe, age 9, still gets pummeled by a snow ball from Evie Fornoff, age 8, during a winter break camp for kids out of school for the holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, in Pekin, Ill. Temperatures in the mid 30s made for ideal sledding, snow ball fighting and snowman building conditions for the youngsters.
Despite her best effort to hide behind her sled, Chloe McCabe, age 9, still gets pummeled by a snow ball from Evie Fornoff, age 8, during a winter break camp for kids out of school for the holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, in Pekin, Ill. Temperatures in the mid 30s made for ideal sledding, snow ball fighting and snowman building conditions for the youngsters. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Mike Schachtrup watches out the windshield as he combines a field of corn on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, near the intersection of Alta Lane and Radnor Road. Schachtrup farms about 6,000 acres in Peoria, Tazewell, Knox and Warren counties with his brothers including this 70-acre field northwest of Peoria.
Mike Schachtrup watches out the windshield as he combines a field of corn on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, near the intersection of Alta Lane and Radnor Road. Schachtrup farms about 6,000 acres in Peoria, Tazewell, Knox and Warren counties with his brothers including this 70-acre field northwest of Peoria. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
East Peoria's Allison Schartman keeps an eye on the ball as she prepares to send it sailing over the net on a serve during the Class 3A regional semi-final on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, in Morton. East Peoria won.
East Peoria’s Allison Schartman keeps an eye on the ball as she prepares to send it sailing over the net on a serve during the Class 3A regional semi-final on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, in Morton. East Peoria won. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Brothers Matthew Williams, left, age 5, and Keaton Williams, age 3, share a few laughs as they ride motorcycles and honk the horns on a ride on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at the Fall Festival in Elmwood, Ill.
Brothers Matthew Williams, left, age 5, and Keaton Williams, age 3, share a few laughs as they ride motorcycles and honk the horns on a ride on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at the Fall Festival in Elmwood, Ill. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Todd Bennett reaches inside his race car before hopping in to take a few laps around the track on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Peoria Speedway.
Todd Bennett reaches inside his race car before hopping in to take a few laps around the track on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Peoria Speedway. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Sophia Jefferson performs a gospel song during the Gospel Jubilee on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at the Riverside Community Church. The program, sponsored by the Peoria Area Community Events, featured local musicians and speakers.
Sophia Jefferson performs a gospel song during the Gospel Jubilee on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at the Riverside Community Church. The program, sponsored by the Peoria Area Community Events, featured local musicians and speakers. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Milwaukee Admirals goalie Jeremy Smith dives to cover up a puck that came dangerously close to the Milwaukee goal during the second period of a game against the Rivermen on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena. Milwaukee won 5-4 in overtime.
Milwaukee Admirals goalie Jeremy Smith dives to cover up a puck that came dangerously close to the Milwaukee goal during the second period of a game against the Rivermen on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena. Milwaukee won 5-4 in overtime. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo performs on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Bradley University.
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo performs on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Bradley University. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) reacts as he tries to avoid a sack from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije (71) during the second half of a game on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Chicago. Chicago won 38-34.
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) reacts as he tries to avoid a sack from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije (71) during the second half of a game on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Chicago. Chicago won 38-34. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Karl Schmidt, a World War II veteran and Marine who served in the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, holds a piece of cake as one of the oldest Marines in attendance at a Semper Fi Fish Fry on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at Kelleher's Irish Pub. The event featured a formal Marine cake cutting ceremony in which guests of honor, the oldest Marine and youngest Marine receive pieces of cake cut by a Mameluke sword.
Karl Schmidt, a World War II veteran and Marine who served in the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, holds a piece of cake as one of the oldest Marines in attendance at a Semper Fi Fish Fry on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at Kelleher’s Irish Pub. The event featured a formal Marine cake cutting ceremony in which guests of honor, the oldest Marine and youngest Marine receive pieces of cake cut by a Mameluke sword. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Peoria Notre Dame senior Molly Dahlquist looks to make a run at the state cross country title this year following setbacks in past years.
Peoria Notre Dame senior Molly Dahlquist looks to make a run at the state cross country title this year following setbacks in past years. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
A performer dances to a Bharatanatyam, a traditional and classical Indian dance, during a show on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at the Hindu Temple of Central Illinois. The performer, who is blind, was performing with a troupe from the Shree Ramana Maharishi Academy for the Blind in India.
A performer dances to a Bharatanatyam, a traditional and classical Indian dance, during a show on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at the Hindu Temple of Central Illinois. The performer, who is blind, was performing with a troupe from the Shree Ramana Maharishi Academy for the Blind in India. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Peoria Heights' Zach Wilson (54) peeks out at the court as teammate Jon Lowry, right, holds the ball ready to lead the team out of the locker room before a game against Beardstown on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Peoria Heights.
Peoria Heights’ Zach Wilson (54) peeks out at the court as teammate Jon Lowry, right, holds the ball ready to lead the team out of the locker room before a game against Beardstown on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Peoria Heights. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Bradley keeper Brian Billings reacts after making a save during penalty kicks in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game against SIU Edwardsville on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at Shea Stadium. Bradley won 4-3 in penalty kicks after playing two overtime periods.
Bradley keeper Brian Billings reacts after making a save during penalty kicks in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game against SIU Edwardsville on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at Shea Stadium. Bradley won 4-3 in penalty kicks after playing two overtime periods. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Lewistown High School's Darth Winkler is the 2010 Small School Football Player of the Year for the Peoria Journal Star.
Lewistown High School’s Darth Winkler is the 2010 Small School Football Player of the Year for the Peoria Journal Star. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Peoria Rivermen defender Brennan Evans (44) advances the puck as he skates through the Lake Erie defense during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena. Peoria won 4-0.
Peoria Rivermen defender Brennan Evans (44) advances the puck as he skates through the Lake Erie defense during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena. Peoria won 4-0. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)
Notre Dame's Max Bielfeldt, right, celebrates with his team after a 78-64 win against Lombard Glenbard East in the large school championship game of the State Farm Holiday Classic on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, in Bloomington, Ill. Bielfeldt was named to the all-tournament team after the victory.
Notre Dame’s Max Bielfeldt, right, celebrates with his team after a 78-64 win against Lombard Glenbard East in the large school championship game of the State Farm Holiday Classic on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, in Bloomington, Ill. Bielfeldt was named to the all-tournament team after the victory. (James Brosher/Peoria Journal-Star)

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  1. Jeff Findley says

    James, great images. Talked to you briefly at the State Farm Holiday Classic – good luck with your new endeavor in Wyoming. Thanks for sharing these – they are terrific.

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