UofL photographer Tom Fougerousse shares his favorite photos of 2009

As university photographer, he's the guy who shows up with his camera to document UofL events as different as a groundbreaking surgical procedure and an annual beauty pageant; Greek fundraiser and presidential outreach tour.

Many of Fougerousse's photos end up on UofL Today or in university publications - but not all do.

Check out UofL's flickr page to see his favorites from 2009 - some you'll be seeing for the first time. Before you do, read what Fougerousse had to say to UofL Today:

Q: How many photos do you shoot a year?

A: About 40,000, not all I keep. It averages to 3,268 a month.

Q: What was your favorite event to shoot in 2009?

A: Jazz Week/month is always fun. Get entertained while you work.

Q: Do you have a favorite shot?

A: From 2009, the shot of Jerry Tolson through the window at Jazzy Blu or the shot of College of Business Board of Advisors at the window.

Q: How long have you been photog here?

A: Twenty years in May 2010. That's a lot of photos.