PHOTOS: Alysa's Top Pics of 2024 - Top 10

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) blocks a kick during a regular season game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. After the Jets had scored a touchdown, I noticed that the other Steelers photographers were all down by the Jets endzone, so I decided to stay back near the Steelers endzone to shoot the extra point attempt with my 400mm lens. I love that this frame captures the precise moment that the ball hits Dean Lowry's and Keeanu Benton's hands. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model:Nikon Z9 Lens (mm): 400 ISO 2000 Aperture: 2.8 Shutter: 1/1600

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) scores a touchdown during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. The Colts beat the Steelers 27-24. I was positioned in the back of the end zone as the drive was progressing. When I saw Fields break away for a run, I switched from my 400mm to my 70-200mm to capture the moment he evaded the Colts defender and high-stepped into the end zone. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model: Nikon Z9
Lens (mm): 115
ISO 2000
Aperture: 2.8
Shutter: 1/2000

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) waits to be introduced prior to a regular season game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. I made this image in the players' tunnel as the team waited to take the field for introductions. I wanted to take advantage of everything that makes shooting in this setting unique: smoke, colored strobe lights, and being up close to the team to find and capture moments that most people in the stadium don't get to see. The light hitting Watt right in the chest only adds to the drama and intensity of this moment. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model: Nikon Z9
Lens (mm): 24
ISO 3200

Aperture: 5.6
Shutter: 1/250

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (99) taps the "Men of Steel" sign outside of the Steelers locker room prior to a regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Bengals beat the Steelers 19-17. I had the idea for this image after I noticed some of our players tapping the "Men of Steel" sign that hangs outside of the locker room before heading out to the field. It's an introspective moment that speaks to tradition and the history of our team. To create this image, I rigged a remote camera above the sign, triggering it to fire as Ogunjobi reached out to touch the sign. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model:Nikon D6 Lens (mm): 50 ISO 3200 Aperture: 5 Shutter: 1/800

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) catches a pass for a touchdown during a regular season game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. When I saw Russell Wilson wind up to throw deep towards the end of the game, I quickly switched from my 400mm lens to my 70-200mm to capture Williams' first touchdown as a Steeler. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model: Nikon Z9
Lens (mm): 103
ISO 1000
Aperture: 2.8
Shutter: 1/1600

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) kneels in prayer prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. Before the national anthem, some of our players run to the end zone to pray. It's a very intimate, reflective moment, and one I sought to capture in different ways this season. I placed my camera on the ground and tilted it upwards, framing Fitzpatrick against the sky. Using a 14-24mm lens allowed me to capture this portrait while giving context to the entire scene. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model: Nikon Z9
Lens (mm): 18
ISO 100
Aperture: 2.8
Shutter: 1/1250

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) strip sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during a regular season game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 44-38. I was focused on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow when I saw Nick Herbig beat a lineman and break for Burrow. Herbig swatted the ball out of Burrow's hand, allowing Payton Wilson to scoop the ball up and return it for a touchdown. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model: Nikon Z9 Lens (mm): 400 ISO 800 Aperture: 2.8 Shutter: 1/2500

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) puts on his helmet prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. The Colts beat the Steelers 27-24. On a game day, I often seek out quiet moments before the action on the field begins. Using a 85mm lens with an aperture of 1.4, I framed Bishop's face through his helmet as he was pulling it on. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model: Nikon Z9
Lens (mm): 85
ISO 1000
Aperture: 1.4
Shutter: 1/2000

The Pittsburgh Steelers special teams celebrates after recovering a fumble during a regular season game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. After the Washington Commanders kick returner muffed a punt and Ben Skowronek recovered the fumble right in front of me, I chose to sprint for the end zone, knowing that the team would run down to celebrate. I positioned myself below the TV camera, using a 24-70mm lens to make sure I was capturing the entire group. The moment was a blur, and I might have gotten yelled at afterwards by a security guard for accidentally sitting in front of the play clock. My bad! (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model: Nikon Z9
Lens (mm): 29
ISO 250
Aperture: 2.8
Shutter: 1/2000

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) prepares to take the field prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. As Heyward runs out of the tunnel to take the field, he yells "Let's Go!" and gets really hyped during team introductions. It's a moment that only the fans looking over the railing into the tunnel can see. I wanted to capture the intensity and the passion that he shows in this moment. I also love that the team wore the Color Rush uniforms for this game, which matched the yellow strobe lights of the tunnel perfectly. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Model: Nikon Z9
Lens (mm): 58
ISO 3200
Aperture: 2.8
Shutter: 1/2000