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My First National Tournament and the Photo that Changed my Mindset
The NCAA Tournament. It’s something you grow up watching, where the games feel bigger, the moments feel heavier, and everything carries just a little more weight. It’s not just another game on the schedule anymore — it’s win or go home. On March 29th and March 31st, 2024, that stage became real for me. I was asked by QBSN to cover the NCAA Regional in Providence. Not a regular season game, not a conference matchup — the national tournament. The highest level of collegiate ath
Ryan Holden (Owner)
5 days ago3 min read


Can the Bobcats Retake the Nutmeg?
Uens Scores 4th goal of season in Game 1 Some weekends just feel different, and the Nutmeg Classic in late November 2025 was one of those. I was asked to cover it for QBSN, and going into the weekend, I knew it was going to be a great opportunity. Two games in two days, a neutral site environment, and a top-10 matchup to open things up. It felt like more than just showing up and shooting—it felt like a weekend where you’re fully immersed in the experience of covering high-lev
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Apr 13 min read


From the ECAC Trail to Herb Brooks Arena: My Own Miracle on Ice
Some moments feel bigger because of everything that led up to them. By the time I got to Lake Placid for the ECAC Men’s Hockey Championship, I had just completed something I had been working toward all season—covering a Quinnipiac hockey game at all 12 ECAC member institutions. That was a goal from the start, and reaching it meant something. It took time, travel, and a lot of different environments, but getting there made this next step feel even more meaningful. And it didn’
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Mar 253 min read


A Great Day for Opening Day in South West Florida
Some opportunities don’t come at the “perfect” time. This one came while I was on vacation. I had planned to be down in Florida, but at the same time, I had the chance to cover #2 Florida Southwestern for RCH Photography. It wasn’t just something random that popped up—it was something I made sure to take advantage of while I was there. And looking back on it, it turned into one of those experiences that sticks with you more than you expect. A doubleheader against Spoon River.
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Mar 183 min read


Playoff Volleyball and Quinnipiac- An Annual Tradition
Some games feel like they’re building toward something bigger. This was one of them. The MAAC Semifinals. Quinnipiac vs. Rider. A spot in the championship on the line. Being there to cover it for QBSN, you could feel how much this one meant before the first serve even went up. It wasn’t just another match—it was everything the season had been leading toward. Asia Belli led with 4 aces Quinnipiac came in as the two seed, with a strong regular season behind them and real expect
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Mar 113 min read


Winner Takes the Perfect Record, On National TV- Bobcats and Stags Meet Again
Some games you get assigned to, and some end up meaning more than you expect. This was one of those. I was asked to cover this game for QBSN, and from the moment it started, it was clear why it mattered. Quinnipiac vs. Fairfield. On the road, on national TV, with two of the top teams in the MAAC going at it. It wasn’t just another conference game—it had a different level of intensity to it. You could feel that early on. Quinnipiac came out composed and in control, not forcing
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Mar 42 min read


Win and Go On: Bobcats Battle for the Playoffs with Huskies
Some games feel bigger than others, and this was one of them. Quinnipiac vs. UConn. In-state rivals. A playoff spot on the line. Being there to cover it, you could feel right away that this wasn’t just another regular season game—it carried weight from the moment it started. Quinnipiac came into the game knowing exactly what was at stake. A win, along with help elsewhere, would have put them into the Big East Tournament for the first time in program history since joining the
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Feb 252 min read


Covering my First Championship: 2023 MAAC Soccer
For the second straight year, the MAAC Championship game ran through Hamden—and for Quinnipiac, it ended the same way. A 1-0 win over Fairfield secured back-to-back titles for the Bobcats on November 5, 2023. For me, though, this game meant something different. It was the first MAAC Championship I had ever covered. Being there on the sideline representing QBSN, in a game with that much energy and meaning, was a moment I had been building toward without even realizing it. Quin
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Feb 182 min read


Why Focus on Greatness?
Focus on Greatness. That is the slogan of RCH Photography, but why is that what I choose to tailor my work to? As I discussed last week, covering sports to me is more than capturing a game winning goal- its about grit, passion, pride and so much more than a headline. By focusing on greatness, I create images that tell a story, not just a photo for the cover of a publication. There's an old saying that almost everyone has heard- a photo is worth a thousand words, and that is
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Feb 112 min read


Why Photograph Sports?
Sports. Sports is part of our culture, and by our culture I mean the world. Sports and competition has been a pinnacle for the world for as long as man can recall. I grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County to be a little more specific- and if you know anything about Philadelphia it's probably for one of three things: our cheesesteaks, our history (from the 1700s), or our VERY passionate love for the city's pro sports. Depending on the season if you're walking into a
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Feb 42 min read


Welcome to Sideline Stories: An RCH Photography Blog
At RCH Photography, I take great pride in creating photography that tells a story, focusing on greatness, and being an athletes photographer. With that said though, RCH Photography is a brand and like any good brand- RCH can transcend the visual aspect of our business model. Over the last two months you have heard almost the first full season of the Focus on Greatness podcast- RCH's podcast journey and expansion into the speakers of your car, your laptop, and mobile devices.
Ryan Holden (Owner)
Feb 12 min read
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