Mud Monsters' Ella Field Nominated for NAPB Photographer of the Year
PEARL, Miss. (November 9, 2026) — The Mississippi Mud Monsters are proud to announce that Ella Field, the team's photographer and 2026 Graphic Design Intern, has been nominated for the National Association of Professional Baseball's (NAPB) 2026 Photographer of the Year award.
Field is one of 18 photographers and media teams nominated from across the league, with each submitting four photographs that capture the people, action, and moments that made the 2026 season memorable.
A 2026 graduate of Belhaven University in Jackson, Field spent the season doing much more than taking photographs. In addition to documenting the Mud Monsters' second season at Trustmark Park, she contributed to the team's creative efforts through graphic design, including original merchandise that is now available in the official team store.
Four Photographs. One Incredible Season.
These are the four photographs Field submitted for the 2026 NAPB Photographer of the Year competition.
Photography by Ella Field. Click any photograph to view it at full size.
Designed by Ella.
Photography wasn't Field's only contribution to the Mud Monsters. Her creativity also made its way into the team's official merchandise collection, including two original apparel designs available now in the Monsters Store.
Beer Batter Social Club Tee
A tribute to the team's popular Thirsty Thursday Beer Batter promotion.
Shop the Beer Batter TeeThank You Bag Tee
A nostalgic take on the classic shopping bag design, reimagined with Mud Monsters branding.
Shop the Thank You Bag TeeFrom the Soccer Field to the Baseball Diamond.
Originally from the St. Louis area, Field attended St. Dominic High School in O'Fallon, Missouri, before continuing her education at Belhaven University in Jackson, where she also played goalkeeper for the Blazers' women's soccer program.
Following her time with the Mud Monsters, Field has continued her career in baseball with the Zebulon Devil Dogz in North Carolina.
Ella is exactly the kind of young creative professional we love having as part of our organization. She made a real impact here, and even though she's moved on to another opportunity, we'll always be cheering for her. We'd love to see Mud Monsters fans help bring this award home for Ella. — Macy Worstell, Director, Marketing & Retail, Mississippi Mud Monsters
Help Ella Bring Home Photographer of the Year.
Fans can vote for Ella Field beginning November 9 through Sunday, December 6. Each fan may cast one vote for their favorite photographer or media team after viewing the nominated photographs.
Vote for Ella FieldWinner Announced December 8, 2026
The NAPB will announce the 2026 Photographer of the Year on Tuesday, December 8.