How to Capture the Best Quality Low Light Sports Photos
Professional sports photographer Paul Rutherford shares valuable advice on how to tackle fast-paced sports shoots in low-light situations.
Nikon Z9 Hands-On: Jen Pottheiser’s Thoughts on the Flagship Camera
Photographer Jennifer Pottheiser was given the opportunity to use Nikon's new Z9 camera. She shares her real-world experiences with it and discusses what to expect from the upcoming pro-level powerhouse.
NFL Photographer Hit Hard by Player Flying into Sideline
During last week's Thursday Night Football contest between the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos, photographer Matt Starkey took a brutal hit from Broncos' safety Justin Simmons. Despite this, Starkey never let his camera touch the ground.
Aerial Series Mixes 1940s Fashion with Undertones of the Pandemic
Award-winning aerial photographer Brad Walls has released a new photo series that showcases his unique take on conceptual aerial photography, drawing inspiration from 1940s fashion.
How I Review 2,000 Olympics Photos and Deliver 25 Right Away
I was joking with someone yesterday about the craziness of the Olympics, and the pressures that we are all under during the Games. We were talking about how the world has different time zones and maybe they should add another just for the Olympics. For the media here, there is absolutely no consistency to our eating and sleeping patterns and time is just different.
This ‘Video’ Was Shot with the Canon R3’s 30FPS Photo Burst
One of several photographers who are currently testing the unreleased Canon EOS R3 at the Tokyo Olympics has shared a burst from the forthcoming sports-focused camera that shows what its 30 frames per second capture looks like.
What it’s Like to Photograph a Boston Celtics NBA Game
A professional sports photographer has shared a unique behind-the-scenes look of what it's like to shoot an NBA game -- specifically the Boston Celtics -- and details preparations, how he chooses equipment, and how a game-day unfolds.
Photographer Captures the Beauty of Synchronized Swimming from Above
Aerial photographer Brad Walls has published a photographic series depicting synchronized swimmers in an effort to share a different perspective of the artistic sport.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Enjoys Blowout By Becoming a Photographer
Milwaukee Bucks basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo took advantage of his team's blowout lead over the Indiana Pacers by picking up his camera and snapping photos from the sidelines.
What It’s Like Photographing an NHL Game During COVID
Photographer Paul Rutherford specializes in photographing sports and has shared his experiences both with the MLB and NFL during the age of COVID. His latest video goes over his experiences with the NHL, where he details what he looks for and how he approaches the shoot.
Shooting an NFL Game in an Empty Stadium During COVID
Photographer Paul Rutherford is back with another behind the scenes look at what it's like shooting professional sports during the pandemic. Previously he took us to a spectator-free MLB game at Fenway Park; today he's showing us what it's like working an NFL game in an empty Gillette Stadium.
Photographer Sues Texas Longhorns’ Mascot Handlers After 2019 Sugar Bowl Incident
Former photographer for the Austin American-Statesman Nick Wagner has filed suit against the owners and handlers of Bevo XV, the mascot for the Texas Longhorns, alleging that the steer caused "permanent injury" after ramming Wager in the back.
A Day in the Life of a NY Giants Team Photographer on an NFL Game Day
Want to see what a workday is like as an official photographer of an NFL football team? The NY Giants released this 4.5-minute video that follows along with team photographer Matthew Swensen on a game day.
How I Work Out of My Car as a Sports Photographer
My name is Howard Lao, and I'm a freelance sports photographer based in Portland, Oregon. Over the past five years, I’ve covered dozens of track meets. From the 2016 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, and the World Track Championships in London and Portland, to meets between the University of Washington and Washington State, I’ve filed and edited photos in a media workroom, surrounded by my fellow photographers.
BTS: Boston Red Sox Photographer Shoots Player Portraits Over FaceTime
Billie Weiss is the Senior Manager of Photography for the Boston Red Sox, and this is the time of year when he'd usually be shooting some creative portraits of the players for the marketing department. Can you really shoot creative team portraits from home... over FaceTime? Weiss decided to give it a shot.
Rob Carr on Shooting the Super Bowl, and Why He Shoots Canon
If you're a sports photographer at any level in the United States, the dream gig would be to shoot a national championship: the World Series, the MLS cup, the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup, or perhaps the most coveted of all, the Super Bowl. For Getty Images Chief Sports Photographer Rob Carr, that dream is a reality.
NFL Photographer Reviews the Canon 1D X Mark III, Calls it a Game-Changer
Fancy Live View and Video features aside, the Canon 1D X Mark III is primarily a camera for sports photographers. So who better to review it than Peter Read Miller, a seasoned pro with decades of experience taking pictures for Sports Illustrated, AP Images, and the NFL?
Photographer Knocked Unconscious at College Football Game
A photographer was knocked unconscious at a college football game this past weekend after a player slammed into her as she shot from the sidelines. The scary incident was captured on national TV.
NFL Player Slams Into Photographer, Checks In on Her After the Game
Sports photographers on the sidelines of games sometimes find themselves a little too close to the action. One NFL photographer had an unexpected meeting with the quarterback recently, and the clip of what happened quickly went viral online.
Photographer Gets Nailed by ‘Worst First Pitch Ever’
Before the baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals last night, a White Sox employee was tasked with tossing the ceremonial first pitch. She threw the ball in the wrong direction, striking a photographer in the lens with what's being called the "worst first pitch ever."