sports photography

Originally published 9/10/2019, updated 7/12/2023 Some of the most compelling images of all time have been taken by sports photographers. Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s not hard to argue that triumph and defeat make for pretty solid subjects when you’re capturing the world. Not all of us are out there photographing Muhammad Ali’s

Three years after our initial interview with Atlanta Braves shooter, Kevin, we catch up & chat about a post-pandemic world for photographers.

Three speedy full frame mirrorless powerhouse bodies go head to head to see which one currently sits on the sports photography throne.

Sports are back. Make sure you've got the right lens for the job if you're out to shoot some jaw-dropping, game-winning images.

There’s a curious phenomenon that I’ve noticed during my time in the photographic industry. The more talented a photographer is, the less they feel limited by their gear. Inversely, photographers that are not as talented seem obsessed with the limitations of their gear. I’m speaking generally, of course, and I don’t mean to paint with

When we look back over the last 60 years, few sports photographers have had more iconic shots than Neil Leifer. The award-winning photojournalist was there to document all the greats—from Ali to Kareem, Carl Lewis and the Dream Team. Over his career, his images appeared in publications like LIFE, The Saturday Evening Post, Newsweek, and

If you’re a parent, the first question you may ask a photographer friend is about what camera to get to take the best photos of your kids. I’ve been asked this question many times, and my answer often includes the same advice—get one that shoots at fast shutter speeds, because kids don’t stop moving. Of

We recently caught up with Kevin D. Liles, a documentary and commercial photographer who covers issues, politics and sports in the South. He regularly contributes to publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Sports Illustrated, to name a few. On top of that, he’s currently serving as the team photographer for

Great action photography can bring a dynamic scene to life—exploding the boundaries of the frame and making the viewer feel part of the action. It’s also hard to master—for every poignant shot of bear cubs tumbling across a gulley there will be dozens of expressionistic blurs that might go down well at the Tate Modern,