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shooting sports
Covering sports well means thinking ahead and understanding the athletes’ moti-
vations and reactions. It’s all about anticipating, preparing, and moving.
Understanding the game—knowing the personalities and tendencies of the par-
ticipants—is very helpful. But the most important part of the equation is knowing
yourself, being prepared to respond, and staying in the moment.
The crux of my exploration of athletic competition is the intersection of motion
and emotion, the sometimes chance. But more often it is the calculated inclu-
sion of art, commerce, and athleticism into sport, which so heavily influences the
functioning of society through participation and observation. I want to capture the
peak moment, which will hopefully enlighten and engage the viewer in a way that
defines the game.
Sports photography needs to be about motion and emotion, style and scene, and
place and purpose. At its best, it is the intersection of art and athleticism.