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Gerard Piqué and the Kings League
Gerard Piqué and the Kings League Nope, that is not the name of another bloody Guy Riche film. I got a call late one night from The Sunday Times for a job the next day. It was a portrait session for Gerard Piqué at the offices of KOSMOS where he is Founder, CEO, &…
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Sports Portrait Photography: Behind the Scenes with Jordi Cruyff, The Nice Guy in Barcelona
Photographing Football Legends for UK Publications Several UK newspapers commissioned me to photograph Jordi Cruyff, creating an opportunity to document this respected figure in Barcelona’s football history. Rather than remaining idle during the nearly hour-long interview session, I strategically used this time to capture compelling portraits that would complement the journalists’ narrative. My technical…
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Kiera Walsh, Lioness and Barca Player
Kiera Walsh, Lioness and Barca Player The Sunday Times to the rescue… one of the Lionesses, Kiera Walsh, now plays for Barcelona FC and I got the chance to photograph her. The job took a lot more emailing and arranging than is normal. The deadline of a Christmas publication, and my first flight out of…
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Jarrod Lee
Jarrod Lee Fitness Instructor I get a call from Jarrod Lee (Instagram) about a portrait shoot I thought ‘Well that’s something at least.” The summer was very quiet regarding work. September did not exactly prove busy either. Luckily he decided to go for something a bit more involved that would last half a day. Jarrod…
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Football Academies Photo Shoots
Barcelona is famous for its football academies. In fact, youth teams come here from places like the UK because of the chance to play on the Camp Nou pitch. This I know because several years ago a very large group (50 youth teams) turned up… and it was hell. I wrote about it at the…
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Motocross in Olvan
Wilkinson Motocross Racing Team in Olvan Though most people could not travel in early 2020, some people including pro sports types could. So one day we made a trip into the middle of the Catalan Countryside to film Motocross. Well, a special kind of motocross that involves special bikes with sidecars. It is a niche…
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Albert Ferrer, Me and My Medals
Albert Ferrer ‘Chapi.’ The Times Newspaper. Though Covid has affected work terribly I did get a couple of jobs from UK newspapers which tend to be interesting and relatively well paid jobs. Albert lives out of Barcelona in a small town called Masnou. I went with my friend Brett who has a car and a…
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Beach Sports in Barcelona
I came to a conclusion a while ago that sports photography might be an ideal speciality for me. It has the advantages of fashion, hopefully without some of the problems. That is a subject for another day! Basically, you are photographing people who look good doing interesting things and one would hope wearing colourful or dramatic clothing.…
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Sports Photography Behind the Scenes: Navigating a FC Barcelona Photoshoot
The Allure and Challenges of Professional Football Photography Any photographer who receives an invitation to photograph FC Barcelona likely responds with immediate enthusiasm—regardless of personal team allegiances. The opportunity to capture images of world-class athletes at one of football’s most prestigious clubs represents a significant professional milestone in sports photography. However, experienced photographers approach assignments…
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Youth Sports Photography: Documenting the Europa Cup Tournament at Camp Nou
Capturing Fast-Paced Youth Football in Barcelona’s Iconic Stadium Covering the Europa Cup youth tournament ranks among the most demanding event photography assignments I’ve undertaken. Even with an assistant photographer providing additional coverage, the day presented non-stop action under punishing conditions—temperatures approaching 40°C (104°F) created significant challenges for both equipment and photographers. The tournament featured approximately…
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Joanna Mills, Irish Runner
In the run up to the Olympic games in London I got a call from a guy who I had worked with in the past, he is a sports journalist and the last time we met was at the Marathon in Barcelona where he was helping to promote the marathon in Belfast. This time he…
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Hollis Duncan, Bike-Cross Fan
This photo is an example of me having an idea in my head and striving to make it real. I have probably said before, that one does not do these interview pieces for the money, but they, at least, give you pretty much free reign to do as you please. I had an image of…
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Andrea Wheatley, Escrima Champion
A very interesting person. Andrea loves all types of martial arts, and also has a really good boxing class that I now regularly attend. Going to photograph her for the magazine was the first time I met her; I would say that now we are friends. I did a variety of shots some with her…
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John McKissok, Taekwon-do
A trip into the countryside on a train. I love travelling this way, especially longer journeys on proper trains that have good seats and tables, so much nicer than flying and the views are easier to be had as is getting up and wandering around. I was photographing John for the Resident Magazine, I had…
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Sports Photography in Barcelona: American Football Portraits Under Dramatic Skies
Documenting Spain’s Semi-Professional American Football League This photography assignment focused on Spain’s growing semi-professional American Football league, a sport gaining popularity across Europe yet still relatively uncommon in Barcelona’s sports landscape. The project combined action sports photography with environmental portraits, creating a comprehensive visual story about this unique athletic community. The team’s British coach led…
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Wildlife Photography at Barcelona Airport: The Fascinating World of Falconry in Aviation
Discovering an Unexpected Photography Assignment While browsing through a magazine, I came across an uninspiring photograph of a falconer at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport. Despite the lackluster image, I immediately recognized the potential for a compelling visual story. This juxtaposition of nature and aviation presented a unique photography opportunity that could showcase both wildlife photography…
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Ice Hockey at Camp Nou
Sports Photography: Capturing the Speed and Drama of Ice Hockey My First Professional Photography Assignment in Spain This was my first paid job as a photographer since relocating to Spain. After visiting the magazine about potential design work the previous month, I received an unexpected call inviting me to shoot for them. The opportunity to…
