# @howlaophotography on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C0pA2i8R7l0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10273462-howlaophotography-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/legacy-do/9ba903cba1b3b2b0d8989c28324cb08bdeca42cd17e15520e58f93b58aa5d0da.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-12-09T17:34:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Howard Lao (@HowLao) — https://gondola.cc/HowLao

## Caption

I recently signed on with apnews to help cover some NBA games! It’s always been one of my goals to provide images around the world, work with a team of pros, and all while being around the sport I love so much. ⁣
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First assignment was with the Dallas Mavericks & The Portland Trail Blazers. While my shot did make the front page & top news story it was unfortunately due to injury.⁣
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It goes without saying that this is a huge step in my photography career. Picking up so many new things and what a great learning experience!! I’ve worked so hard to get here, but jobs not done - now I have to work even harder to prove that I belong. 
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I truly do want to thank those that refer & recommend my skills to other editors and teams. Gigs like these could not have happened without the help of others and it is a blessing to get to do what I do.⁣ 
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Swipe through to see some images from the game!⁣

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## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| The Associated Press | @AP | https://gondola.cc/AP | Media Company |
| Howard Lao | @HowLao | https://gondola.cc/HowLao | Photographer |

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