This is Pixie Light Photo's 3rd year photographing Flint City Derby Girls.  Our most favorite subject (besides the actually derby girls)?  Coach Nick Cotton.

You see...for people who don't know Nick Cotton, you'd find his antics highly amusing during derby games: jumping, shouting, clapping, fist pumping, flailing his arms in the air like he just don't care...and the faces he makes.  They are amazing.  But what really drives Nick with Flint Derby is his passion for the sport and his love for his team.  He pushes each and every person to be the best that they can be and to succeed both individually and together.  

The point is: Coach Cotton is awesome.

But let's go back to the faces...

Oh man, the faces.  The range of emotions that goes through Coach during games is awesome.  And we like to sit and watch him for the opportunities to catch those emotions.  So, here is our Coach Cotton Photo Montage:

That last one is probably my new favorite (from Saturday June 24, 2017).  When I reviewed my photos, I burst out laughing!  Nick was super wound tight that game.  And at the end we found out why: he was planning on proposing to his girlfriend, SlapHer Sally (aka Katie), after the game. 

She of course said "Yes".  And seemed in shock for the rest of the time we were there.  But, how awesome and amazing! 

A Hearty Congratulations to the Newly Engaged Couple: Nick and Katie!  We're so excited for you both!

-Charna F.