Serenity Sports

10/04/2026

Sometimes the photograph you come home with isn't the photograph you went looking for.

I arrived at Audi Field excited and grateful for the opportunity to photograph the Howard University vs. Hampton University football game. Receiving media access was a win, and after the drive to Washington, D.C., I was ready to create.

Once inside, I discovered my credential gave me access to a designated photography area with more limited sightlines than I had anticipated. Between the venue restrictions and obstructions from the assigned location, creating the football action images I had envisioned proved difficult.
I'll admit—I was frustrated.

But not every assignment goes according to plan, and sometimes the lesson is learning to adapt when it doesn't.
Before kickoff, I went into the stands and created this panoramic view of Audi Field. Looking at it afterward reminded me of something I've been trying to practice lately:
Find the win.
I earned the opportunity to be there. I experienced another professional sports environment. I met with other photographers and talked about photography. I learned more about preparing for future assignments. And I came home with an image I'm proud of.
Not the photograph I went looking for—but a photograph I'm glad I made.

On to the next assignment.

Serenity Sports
Preserving history, one story at a time.

09/22/2026

Senior Night is coming — make it one they'll never forget. 🏈

Custom athlete banners featuring your senior's photo, jersey number, and school colors — perfect for hanging at the field, the school, or right in their room as a keepsake.

📸 Professional photography
🎨 Custom design in your school colors
🏆 Built for Senior Recognition Night

Banners starting at $125 — team & multi-banner discounts available.

DM us before Senior Night sells out!

09/17/2026

College football under the lights. 🏈

A few frames from Howard University football — game action, sideline moments, crowd energy, and the atmosphere that makes college football special.

Grateful for the opportunity to photograph the Bison and continue building the Serenity Sports college portfolio.

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09/14/2026

Thursday night football under the lights. 🏈📸

A few moments from the Middletown Cavaliers’ matchup against Tottenville High School of Staten Island, New York.

Middletown came out strong and captured a 41–27 victory, but for me, the assignment was about more than the final score — the energy, competition, emotion, and moments that tell the story of the game.

Thank you to Middletown High School and the Appoquinimink School District for allowing Serenity Sports the opportunity to document the action. Keith Cephus

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Preserving history, one story at a time.

08/28/2026

Do you always need to see the eyes to tell a story in a photograph?

As photographers, we're often taught to look for the eyes. Get the face. Capture the expression.

And most of the time, that's good advice.

But sports photography has taught me that sometimes the action itself tells the story.
In this image, I don't have the runner's eyes.

What I do have is the football secured in his arm, a defender pursuing, a sideline reacting to the play, and an open field ahead of him.
You can almost anticipate what might happen next.

That's something I've learned over the years: photography guidelines are valuable, but they shouldn't prevent us from recognizing a moment.
Sometimes the story is in the eyes.

Sometimes it's in the body language, the environment, the reaction—or simply the anticipation of what happens next.

What do you see first when you look at this image?

07/29/2026

🏆 Honored and Grateful!

I’m excited to share that I have been awarded the Sport Lens Award by Camerapixo Press in the Sports Photography category!

Every sporting event presents a new opportunity to capture determination, teamwork, and unforgettable moments. This award reminds me why I love standing on the sidelines with a camera—freezing moments that athletes and families will remember for years to come.

A heartfelt thank you to Camerapixo Press, the Independent Visual Journalism Association, and everyone who has supported Serenity Sports and Serenity Photo over the years.

This recognition inspires me to continue telling powerful stories through photography.

Thank you for being part of my journey!

03/22/2026

Were you at the 2026 Delaware Blue-Gold All-Star Basketball Game at Smyrna High School last night?! 🏀🔥 We were on the baseline all night long capturing the action — and we want to know…
WHO DID YOU GO TO SEE PLAY? 👇
Drop their name in the comments and TAG them! Let's show some love to Delaware's best senior ballers! 🙌

Serenity Photo was IN THE BUILDING 📸

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03/20/2026

Some stories come full circle… and this is one of them.

Back in 2023, I had the opportunity to photograph twin sisters Taylor Barbot and Taryn Barbot during their high school senior banner day. I created their banners and captured moments from their senior game — and even then, you could see it… something special.

Not just talent — but a bond.

They’ve been playing basketball together since they were seven years old 🥹
Side by side, growing, competing, pushing each other every step of the way.

Fast forward to today — they’re continuing that journey at the next level with the Charleston Cougars women’s basketball, chasing history and their first NCAA tournament win 👏

And the stage doesn’t get much bigger…

They’re facing the Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball at Cameron Indoor Stadium — one of the most iconic arenas in college basketball. A tough task, no doubt… but the beauty of this game is simple:

You never know what’s going to happen until that final whistle blows.

As someone who now serves as a school photographer connected to the Saint Mary’s Gaels women’s basketball, moments like this hit even deeper. Watching athletes grow from high school seniors into collegiate competitors… it’s powerful.

I’m grateful I was there at the beginning of their journey.

Wishing Taylor and Taryn nothing but success as they continue writing their story.

03/18/2026