Mastering Sports Photography: 3 Tips to Capture Amazing Action Shots
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Mastering Sports Photography: 3 Tips to Capture Amazing Action Shots

Sports photography is a unique form of photography that requires a specific set of skills and equipment. Whether you're photographing professional athletes or capturing your child's football game, taking amazing sports photos can be a challenge. That's why I've put together this quick guide to help you improve your sports photography skills.

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Content Day with BodyRocket in Essex with Alex Dowsett
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Content Day with BodyRocket in Essex with Alex Dowsett

Whilst your business grows as a sports photographer and sports videographer, there are certain pinch me moments that come along and it is also not everyday that you get to meet a (former) professional cyclist and Olympian in Alex Dowsett. However, when I was recently asked to come down to Essex for a content creation day for Body Rocket, this was one of those days!

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NoPinz Photoshoot on the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge
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NoPinz Photoshoot on the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge

The Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge, located in the heart of Somerset, England, are renowned for their stunning natural beauty and challenging terrain. It's no wonder that cyclists from all over the world flock to this region for exhilarating rides. Recently, NoPinz, a leading name in cycling apparel, organised a breath-taking photoshoot in these picturesque landscapes. In this blog post, I’ll take you behind the scenes on this incredible photoshoot and explore the synergy between cycling, fashion, and the great outdoors.

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High5 Nutrition Client Work at Cheddar Gorge
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High5 Nutrition Client Work at Cheddar Gorge

When it comes to showcasing an active lifestyle, few places can rival the breath-taking beauty of Cheddar Gorge. Towering limestone cliffs, lush greenery, and winding trails make it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Recently, I had the privilege of working with High5 Nutrition, a leading name in sports nutrition, to capture the essence of this active paradise through photography and videography. Join me on this visual journey as I delve into the heart of cycling, running, and golf at Cheddar Gorge.

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Capturing the Spirit: Photographing British American Football
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Capturing the Spirit: Photographing British American Football

Photography has the remarkable ability to freeze moments in time and convey the essence of an experience. From breath-taking landscapes to captivating portraits, photography allows us to capture the beauty and energy of diverse subjects. In this blog post, we delve into the world of British American Football and explore the art of photographing this thrilling sport.

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3 Essential Tips to Prioritise Your Photography Business When Working Solo
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3 Essential Tips to Prioritise Your Photography Business When Working Solo

Ever wondered how to manage your time more efficiently? Have you ever got to the point where you forget what day of the week it is, let alone putting a camera together for your next shoot? Before I get in to the three tips which will help you manage those busier times better, I thought I’d give you an update. This last two months have been a mad one, but in a good way. I’ve worked with some amazing clients, including my biggest shoot to date with NoPinz (of which I will include photos from the shoot throughout this blog post). However, at times since the start of May I’ve struggled to realise the difference between my ass and my elbow. For a bit of context, whilst my business is still growing, I work two days a week part time in a warehouse and sometimes this last 8 weeks I’ve worked four days a week when I haven’t had client work. So, I’ve not helped myself, but I also need to earn that bread. So, over the last year I’ve come up with coping mechanisms which throughout this last 2 months, they have really helped me get through this busy period and I thought I’d share them with you. So here it goes…

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Sports Photography Tips for Ironman Lanzarote 70.3 | Camera Settings & Techniques
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Sports Photography Tips for Ironman Lanzarote 70.3 | Camera Settings & Techniques

Ironman Lanzarote 70.3 is an intense and exciting triathlon event that attracts athletes from around the world. As a sports photographer, capturing the energy and emotion of the athletes in action can be a rewarding and challenging experience. In this post, I will provide you with tips and techniques for capturing great sports photos at Ironman Lanzarote 70.3, including camera settings, composition, and editing.

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Starting Out in Sports Photography: What You Need to Know.
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Starting Out in Sports Photography: What You Need to Know.

Sports photography is a challenging and rewarding field that requires a combination of technical skill and creativity. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, capturing stunning action shots can be a daunting task. However, with the right equipment, camera settings, and editing techniques, anyone can improve their sports photography skills. In this guide, I will walk you through the basics of sports photography and provide tips and tricks to help you get started.

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National Hill Climb Cycling Championships ‘22 - Sports Photography Insight
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National Hill Climb Cycling Championships ‘22 - Sports Photography Insight

On the 30th October, with one hour of extra sleep, or not, I attended the National Hill Climbing Cycling Championships at Old Shoe Hill, Llangollen, North Wales for some sports photography. This was the second Nationals that I have attended in this discipline of lightweight bikes and plenty of gurning faces. On this occasion I was being paid to help secure bike photographs for Road.cc and take personal shots too. It was a fabulous day's event, with a mixture of weather, loud crowds and the odd whiff of deep heat from riders going past.

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At the Beach Sports Photography
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At the Beach Sports Photography

When a morning at the beach in Mallorca with Harry Palmer, leads to one of the most creative and terrifying sports photography moments I’ve had so far! And no, it wasn’t Halloween, it was because I decided it would be safe enough to take my camera equipment into the sea, then quickly thought to myself “what am I doing?”, but then it was already too late!

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Professional Triathlete Sports Photography Photoshoot
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Professional Triathlete Sports Photography Photoshoot

In October, I was invited out to Spain to create content for a long term client of mine, Harry Palmer. Harry is a professional triathlete with a number of sponsors and I greatly appreciate the support he gives me as a content creator. Whilst out in Majorca, we decided to go out on an evenings photoshoot and grab some awesome sports photography shots for both his own social media platforms and his sponsors.

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British Cycling Sports Photography
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British Cycling Sports Photography

Last weekend was arguably one of my biggest jobs so far as a sports photographer. I was pretty speechless to be working with British Cycling and The British Continental to follow an U23 National Road Series race and produce sports photography for them both.

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Sports Product Photography
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Sports Product Photography

If there is one thing that I have come to learn whilst taking my photography full time, and that is always practise and broaden your portfolio. I recently bought a fresh pair of Vans shoes (not intentionally) and whilst the weather was nice, I thought to myself that “I really need to do some sports product photography to make myself more attractive to potential clients".

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Cycling Race Sports Photography
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Cycling Race Sports Photography

Last weekend (19-6-22), yes on Father’s Day, I attended the National B Cycling Road Race in Somerton, Somerset. With a main interest in sports photography and in particular cycling, having a road race just down the road is a must to attend. With fuel prices the way they are, it is getting harder and harder to travel, especially for unpaid work, which is so frustrating because I’d love to attend more and more events.

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Sunset Dance Photography
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Sunset Dance Photography

Without stealing any thunder, I’d firstly like to thank Kirk Purnell for inviting me along for this sunset dance photography shoot. It is in moments like this, that as a photographer, you really have to be grateful for the creative community out there and their support for others. This was one of those moments.

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Abstract Sports Photography
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Abstract Sports Photography

Part of being a content creator is finding styles that are unique, but are also complimentary to what you are doing out in the field. This comes about by doing plenty of research, experimentation and being inspired by other creatives. From this exploration, I have discovered how the I can merge art and sport in the result of abstract sports photography and it is a style that has been received well.

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