Oklahoma State University
09/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2025 08:50
Lawson retires as university photographer after nearly two decades
Lawson retires as university photographer after nearly two decades
Friday, September 19, 2025
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Compiling a selection of my favorite images from the past 18-plus years at OSU was not an easy task.
There have been so many great moments, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of capturing so many wonderful moments at this great university and its people.
While I could have selected many other images to include, these images stand out not only because they're among the best of my photography, but because of the experiences and the stories behind them. That's what matters most to me.
Gary Lawson's favorite photosIn his own words
Balloon launch (2023)It's not often I get up before the sunrise, but I was rewarded with a nice image of aerospace students preparing to launch a balloon.Gary Lawson
Christmas ornament reflection (2021)Using a glass orb I bought during the pandemic, I was able to get a visually interesting photo of a snow-covered campus.Gary Lawson
Cowboy Stampede (2022)Homecoming is my favorite time of year, plus the Cowboy Stampede Rodeo gave me a chance to shoot some sports.Gary Lawson
OSU football vs. Baylor (2017)Shooting sports has always been among my favorites, and while I didn't do many sporting events, I always relished football games for the great atmosphere and action.Gary Lawson
Bullet and Daisy (2014)Another memorable experience was trying to get a small dog and Bullet to pose long enough for a photo.Gary Lawson
Stillwater sunrise (2016)Another "early-riser" image taken from the top of the parking garage.Gary Lawson
Jordan Oliver (2011)Sort of an "accidental image that worked out" was of wrestler Jordan Oliver when one of the studio lights failed to go off, resulting in a menacing image of a champion wrestler.Gary Lawson
Double rainbow (2016)A double rainbow from the balcony at the Student Union after a morning rainstorm.Gary Lawson
OSU baseball vs UC-Davis (2013)One of the few times an image I wanted to get that actually worked out as planned, freezing the ball in flight after it left the pitcher's hand.Gary Lawson
Solar eclipse (2024)The biggest highlight of my time at OSU was getting to experience the total eclipse in southeastern Oklahoma in April 2024. I was able to absorb the moment while capturing some remarkable images.Gary Lawson
Photos by: Gary Lawson
Story by: Gary Lawson | STATE Magazine
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