Local kid, lifelong soccer fan.
From Player to Lens: Reliving the Game, One Shot at a time.
I'm Michael Dogan, a Roanoke Valley photographer with a mission to bring professional quality action shots to local league soccer. Having played organized soccer since I was 10, I understand the value of capturing those fleeting moments on the pitch. My goal is to provide players with the kind of memorable images I wish I had from my playing days, capturing 'The Beautiful Game, in Beautiful Detail'.
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I grew up in the Roanoke Valley and played on one of Vinton's first organized soccer teams, fostering a lifelong love of the sport.
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Travels across North America, Europe, and Asia have deepened my love for soccer's global culture, shaping my photographic journey.
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I was the goalkeeper for Team USA in a corporate soccer tournament at Farnborough FC's stadium, facing off against corporate teams from Europe.
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When not behind the camera, I frequently watch soccer, cheering for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and Celtic in the Scottish Premier League.
