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Three Photographers Captured the Winter Olympics Like Never Before

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Three Getty Images photographers captured the Winter Olympics in Italy in very distinct ways, using thermal, infrared, and vintage cameras.

How Seattle Seahawks Photographer Rod Mar Captured Super Bowl LX

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Seattle Seahawks photographer and Nikon Ambassador Rod Mar explains how he shot the action of Super Bowl LX and why every assignment matters.

Deseret News photojournalists share the highs and lows, the ups and downs, the celebrations and the controversies – Deseret News

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sports photos of the year for 2024

Deseret News photojournalists share the highs and lows, the ups and downs, the celebrations and the controversies.

via Deseret News: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/12/20/deseret-news-sports-photos-of-2024/

Deseret News photojournalists captured the highs and lows, the ups and downs, the celebrations and the controversies

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/12/20/deseret-news-sports-photos-of-2024/

Olympics 2024 Photos: Frame-By-Frame Moments From the Paris Games - The New York Times

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Frame by Frame, Moments From the Summer Games

See the Summer Olympics in a series of composite images.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/08/09/sports/olympics/olympics-paris-photos-frames.html

At the Summer Olympics, the critical moments that decide who wins or loses often flash by in the blink of an eye. In the men’s gold-medal table tennis match, above, China’s Fan Zhendong scores on Sweden’s Truls Moregardh with a quick shot to the corner. Below, we revisit some of the most visually stunning scenes captured by New York Times journalists, frame by frame.

Olympics Was a 'Dream' Assignment for This Pro Surfing Photographer | PetaPixel

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

https://petapixel.com/2024/08/09/olympics-was-a-dream-assignment-for-this-pro-surfing-photographer/

“Early on in my career, I was so focused on strictly action photos. As I have matured as a photographer, capturing high-impact action photos in gorgeous light is what I’m interested in now,” Haffey says. “Tackling light has become my obsession, and since every event is different, it’s a quest with no end.”

How Advanced Camera Tech Helps Pros Take Amazing Olympics Photos | PetaPixel

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

https://petapixel.com/2024/08/02/how-advanced-camera-tech-helps-pros-take-amazing-olympics-photos/

Professional photographer Nick Didlick has been shooting for nearly 50 years, so he has experienced significant shifts in how photos are captured, shared, and consumed. He’s currently in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics and chatted with PetaPixel about how photography has changed, how better technology helps him capture better photos, and the challenge of capturing the perfect moment.

A photojournalist's view of the 2024 Paris Olympics - Los Angeles Times

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Behind the lens: A photojournalist’s take on the 2024 Paris Olympics

L.A. Times photojournalist Wally Skalij captures scenes, inside looks and perspectives that make the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris the spectacle it is.

via Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2024-07-28/behind-the-lens-a-photojournalists-take-on-the-2024-paris-olympics

No, he won’t be covering them all. But what he will be doing is bringing you visual gems. Scenes, inside looks and perspectives that make the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris the spectacle it is.

The Sports Illustrated Cover, a Faded Canvas That Once Defined Sports - The New York Times

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Sports Illustrated Cover, a Faded Canvas That Once Defined Sports

It used to be the most coveted real estate in sports journalism. But its power to set the agenda disappeared along with its elite photographers.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/business/media/sports-illustrated-covers.html

“When I was a kid and getting S.I., you didn’t have that immediate 24-hour news cycle just hitting you over the head,” said Nate Gordon, a former picture editor at Sports Illustrated who is now the head of content at The Players’ Tribune. “You would get that cover and you’d be like: ‘Man, this is what happened last week. That’s so cool.’”

Golfer in the Clouds Wins the World Sports Photography Awards 2023 | PetaPixel

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Golfer in the Clouds Wins the World Sports Photography Awards 2023

Athleticism and competitive spirit are on display in the winners of the World Sports Photography Awards.

via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2023/08/22/golfer-in-the-clouds-wins-the-world-sports-photography-awards-2023/

The World Sports Photography Awards celebrate the best in professional sports photography worldwide. This year’s 24 winners showcase the incredible athleticism and impactful stories that endear so many people to the world of sports.

The New York Times to Disband Its Sports Department - The New York Times

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The New York Times to Disband Its Sports Department

Coverage of games, players and leagues will now primarily come from The Athletic, the sports website that the company bought last year.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/10/business/media/the-new-york-times-sports-department.html

“We plan to focus even more directly on distinctive, high-impact news and enterprise journalism about how sports intersect with money, power, culture, politics and society at large,” the editors wrote in an email to The Times’s newsroom on Monday morning. “At the same time, we will scale back the newsroom’s coverage of games, players, teams and leagues.”

Going for Gold: Sports Photographers Tweet Photos From the Tokyo Olympics - PhotoShelter Blog

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Going for Gold: Sports Photographers Tweet Photos From the Tokyo Olympics - PhotoShelter Blog

Every few years, The Olympics marks one of the few moments in history where the entire world can come together. It’s truly an incredible moment in time and these 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo are no different. With so many images swirling around, it’s important to remember that visual storytelling plays a major role in…

via PhotoShelter Blog: https://blog.photoshelter.com/2021/07/going-for-gold-sports-photographers-tweet-photos-from-the-tokyo-olympics/

Blind - Gerry Cranham: a Life Devoted to Sports Photography

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Gerry Cranham: a Life Devoted to Sports Photography

Gerry Cranham has just turned 92 and there has never been a book that looks back on his extensive and prolific career as a whole. Crazy! Mark Leech, a great English sports photographer, who is also his friend, his agent and sort of his spiritual son, is d

Link: https://www.blind-magazine.com/en/stories/1293/Gerry-Cranham-A-Life-Devoted-To-Sports-Photography

Former editor in chief at the newspaper L’Equipe Magazine, turned gallery owner specializing in sports photography, Jean-Denis Walter writes a regular column for Blind. His third essay is devoted to one of the most important photographer of the genre.

WATCH: Q&A with Rob Tringali - PhotoShelter Blog

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

WATCH: Q&A with Sports Photographer Rob Tringali - PhotoShelter Blog

As much of the working world operates remotely right now, and as the photo community gathers online to support one another, we’ve been hosting webinars in an effort to connect, inspire and learn from each other. Last week, we sat down with legendary New York sports photographer, Rob Tringali, to speak about his long career…

via PhotoShelter Blog: https://blog.photoshelter.com/2020/04/watch-qa-with-rob-tringali/

In our new on-demand webinar, A League of His Own, Rob joins us to discuss his lifelong passion for sports photography as he walks us through his earliest moments on the field, and how he has approached the craft with authenticity time and time again.

“The Bane of My Existence”: U.K. Sportswriting’s Access Crisis - The Ringer

Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

“The Bane of My Existence”: U.K. Sportswriting’s Access Crisis

British journalists chronicling mega-events like the Champions League are often operating on a timeline out of their control and with little access to players, publishing stories well after they’ve been reported. Could this be the dark future of U.S. spor

via The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/sports/2019/5/29/18643311/uk-sportswriting-embargo-access-champions-league-independent

British journalists chronicling mega-events like the Champions League are often operating on a timeline out of their control and with little access to players, publishing stories well after they’ve been reported. Could this be the dark future of U.S. sports coverage?

Favorite Career Moments from 5 of the Best Sports Photographers - PhotoShelter Blog

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Favorite Career Moments from 5 of the Best Sports Photographers - PhotoShelter Blog

Sports photography is exciting, exhilarating, and full of adrenaline. It requires an experienced photographer who knows the game and can execute in split-second moments. As fans, the first images that come to mind are those game-winning catches and triump

via PhotoShelter Blog: https://blog.photoshelter.com/2018/08/favorite-career-moments-from-5-of-the-best-sports-photographers/

As fans, the first images that come to mind are those game-winning catches and triumphant celebrations — the kind that end up on the covers of Sports Illustrated. But when we asked 5 of the best sports photographers from The List for their most memorable moments, their answers surprised us. They were moments of quiet contrast to the roaring crowds and fierce competition. And they were examples of the true power of sports and the communities they create. Check out what the photographers had to say below.