My little brother Prince, @sirpoka, and his boys put Church Basketball Tournament together for the community. Every summer, local churches meet on the court. There are food trucks, vendors, and young people out enjoying the day. It’s a whole vibe.

For this year’s shoot, I wanted the jerseys in front of a church. With a name like Church Basketball Tournament, the setting should say something before you even read the title. We photographed the players at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Mount Zion Chapel in Worcester and let the jerseys lead.

The building has a story of its own. It was originally Union Congregational Church and later became the home of Chestnut Street Congregational Church. I like that we made images for today’s Worcester community in front of a place that has been part of the city for so long.

We had fun making these photos, and I’m really happy with how they turned out. They helped promote this tournament, but they aren’t tied to one date. Prince and the team can use them again as the event keeps growing.

Credits

Creative direction and photography: Kwame Blue

Tournament: Prince and the Church Basketball Tournament Mass team

See the original images on Instagram

Church history: Worcester Historical Museum