Jarrod Lee Fitness Instructor I get a call from Jarrod Lee 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 is…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

A Young Athlete in LimboAhead of the 2012 London Olympics, I got a call from a sports journalist I’d worked with before—our last job together was the Barcelona Marathon. This time, he was covering Joanna Mills, an Irish 400m runner and possible Olympic contender. The catch? A selection fiasco had thrown everything into disarray. Governing…

This photo is a perfect example of how an idea in my head can transform into reality with the right approach. As I’ve probably mentioned before, interview shoots don’t always pay well, but they offer plenty of creative freedom. That freedom gave me the space to capture the shot I had envisioned for this shoot.…

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…