{"id":90619,"date":"2022-12-01T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=90619"},"modified":"2022-11-21T16:40:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T21:40:26","slug":"break-into-sports-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/break-into-sports-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Break Into Sports Photography as a Female Creator"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Hurdles abound for women tackling careers in\u00a0sports photography. Take the exclusive locker room interviews, or the more traditional \u201cboys club\u201d style of networking. Both of tend to omit women, according to a\u00a02021 article in Yahoo Sports<\/a>.\u00a0Yet, accomplished Florida-based sports photographer\u00a0Courtney Culbreath\u00a0says things are looking up for women in the industry, albeit slowly.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cIt\u00a0is<\/em>\u00a0getting better. On the sidelines, there\u2019s still [about] 80 percent white men, and maybe 5 percent women \u2014 so there\u2019s a long way to go,\u201d says Culbreath, whose sports photography work includes jobs and internships with the University of Florida Gators, Major League Baseball\u2019s Cleveland Guardians, and, more recently, shooting freelance\u00a0National Football League games\u00a0for Getty Sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One positive industry feature she appreciates is the growing network of supportive female sports photographers. \u201cWomen [in this industry] look out for other women,\u201d she says. This collaborative approach has advanced her career with new opportunities and overall career sustainability. \u201cFollowing other female photographers on social media, saying hi, introducing yourself… just creating that camaraderie is important. You know they\u2019re there for you if you need them.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

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Photo of Courtney Culbreath. Courtesy of Courtney Culbreath \/ University of Florida Athletic Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We sat down with Culbreath to discuss how she\u2019s navigating the ever-changing career path of sports photography. Curious about pursuing this career yourself? Read on for her tried-and-true tips, tricks, and inspiration.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Breaking into Sports Photography<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Breaking into any highly coveted career path \u2014 be it sports photography or\u00a0travel journalism<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 requires grit, persistence, passion, and being in the right place at the right time. For Culbreath, that right place was the University of Florida, where she first embarked on a career in journalism only to realize journalism wasn\u2019t necessarily the right path for her.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cOne of my previous roommates started interning with the UF Gators photography team. She told me how much I would love it,\u201d she says. Culbreath\u00a0dabbled into this opportunity as a resume builder, then realized it was exactly where she needed to be. \u201cI had an awesome time, people told me I was doing well, and I thought, \u2018I guess this is what I\u2019ll be doing now.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When she graduated in 2017, she nabbed an internship with the MLB\u2019s Cleveland Guardians. It was a dream career except, she realized quickly, sports photography is more than epic shots from the sideline.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cMy role with [the Guardians] was more of the fan experience stuff. It wasn\u2019t as much game action, and that was a little frustrating at times,\u201d she says. \u201cIt was also a good learning experience for me. You don\u2019t get to do everything you want all the time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Following a successful internship, Culbreath moved back to Florida to work for the UF Gators full-time in March 2019. She now works as a freelance sports photographer, which has opened numerous exciting doors, including coveted freelance gigs like shooting for Getty Sports.<\/p>\r\n

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Courtesy of Courtney Culbreath \/ University of Florida Athletic Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hone Your Craft, Know Your Camera<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For sports enthusiasts, photographing up-close action shots from coveted vantage points, like the end zone or sideline, \u00a0may sound like a dream. Although, it takes serious work to go from curious to full-time sports photographer.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cWhen I was a student, I spent a lot of time practicing. I wanted to prove myself,\u201d Culbreath says. Her mentor and boss from the Gators shared an early piece of wisdom. \u201cHe\u2019d always tell students, \u2018the more you put into it, the more you get out,\u2019 so I was just constantly,\u00a0constantly<\/em>\u00a0going to games and getting out of my dorm to take photos.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Culbreath also recommends diving into sports photography before you\u2019re ready, even before you have a specific assignment. This is critical to build your portfolio.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cI\u2019d go out and shoot a whole baseball series, from Friday through Sunday, and that was fun for me,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s just getting the reps in. It doesn\u2019t really matter what you\u2019re taking pictures of as long as you\u2019re using your camera.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This leads to another important tip: Know your camera inside and out. Sports photography, like\u00a0weddings<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0wildlife, moves quickly. You have to be nimble and ready to adjust settings on the fly to capture the scene. Fumbling around for ISO or shutter speed could lead to missing that game-winning shot.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Courtesy of Courtney Culbreath \/ Cleveland Guardians<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

See Social Media as a Networking Tool<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Social media has its negatives. It drives comparison, makes creativity feel competitive, and, of course, there\u2019s always the chance of Internet trolls. Yet, Culbreath also attributes much of her success and growth as a photographer to social media.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cInstagram is a powerful tool. Just seeing others\u2019 work, networking with people you\u2019ve never met before \u2014 it\u2019s great,\u201d she says. \u201cI went through and found, then followed, a ton of sports photographers on Instagram. I keep up with their work and find inspiration from it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To be clear, it\u2019s not about copying their styles. It\u2019s about finding inspiration. \u201cIt\u2019s more so seeing how different photographers approach scenes and learning [from them],\u201d says Culbreath.<\/p>\r\n

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Courtesy of Courtney Culbreath \/ University of Florida Athletic Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Additionally, social media opens the doors for important industry connections. \u201cEvery single job I\u2019ve gotten has been from connections, from people I\u2019ve met, even people on Instagram who know and follow me,\u201d she says. \u201cJust put yourself out there. Introduce yourself to people. You never know who that person is or if down the road they\u2019ll think of you for an opportunity. That\u2019s happened for me at every step of my career.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Culbreath recommends not just following, but naturally engaging with fellow photographers\u2019 content \u2014 be it liking stories or commenting on posts. \u201cIt\u2019s simple, but it works,\u201d she says.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Be Nice to Everyone<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Another key to Culbreath\u2019s early success? Be a team player.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cYou could be the best photographer in the world but, if you\u2019re not a nice person to work with, no one will want to work with you,\u201d she says. \u201cIntroduce yourself to people. Be kind and help people if they need help.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Another tip: Stop overthinking it. If you admire someone\u2019s work, or you\u2019d like to learn from or be connected with them, reach out. What do you have to lose?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cI get it, it\u2019s easier to keep to yourself and just do your job without \u2018bothering\u2019 anybody But, trust me, nine times out of ten you\u2019re not going to bother anyone,\u201d she says. \u201cMost people generally are nice and want to help you.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Landed a Dream Job? Don\u2019t Stop There.<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After achieving success in what many see as a lofty, highly sought-after career, it\u2019s tempting to rest on your laurels and coast. Sure, you can do this temporarily, especially if you need to rediscover that ever-elusive work-life harmony, but it\u2019s important to refine and continue pushing your skillset.<\/p>\r\n

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You\u2019re not getting the images you want by just sitting there every single game. Get up and try to find a new shot you haven\u2019t gotten before.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cYou have to kick yourself in the butt and just tell yourself you\u2019re going to do something different today,\u201d says Culbreath. \u201cIt can get easy just shooting a football game from the end zone, but you won\u2019t get better. You\u2019re not getting the images you want by just sitting there every single game. Get up and try to find a new shot you haven\u2019t gotten before. Don\u2019t get complacent.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

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Courtesy of Courtney Culbreath \/ University of Florida Athletic Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stand Up for Women in Sports<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Culbreath is excited about the progress and (slowly) emerging equality in sports photography, but she also knows there\u2019s a long way to go. Bridging that gap often requires getting uncomfortable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Throughout her career, Culbreath\u2019s been the subject of numerous off-handed comments from more experienced male sports photographers. \u201cYou\u2019ll have people that say, \u2018Wow, that\u2019s a big camera for a small girl.’ You hear it all the time,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cIt\u2019s easier said than done, but we have to address these problems. People have been getting away with demeaning women in this industry for so long. While it\u2019s easier said than done, you have to let people know this treatment is not OK. We have to set the expectation that we\u2019re all the same \u2014 we\u2019re all on the same level here.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Culbreath\u2019s final parting advice for aspiring sports photographers? Know your worth, know that what you\u2019re doing is important to yourself and other people, keep going, get those reps in, and take it one day at a time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Courtney Culbreath\u2019s Sports Photography Gear<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here are the must-haves you\u2019ll find in Culbreath’s kit, including some of the best cameras and lenses for sports photography:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Canon EOS-1DX Mark III<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
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Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
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Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
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Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
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Canon EF 24-70 F2.8L IS II USM<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
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Think Tank Photo Airport Security V3.0 Carry On Rolling Case<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
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For more inspiration from the female sports-creator lens, check out our guide on\u00a0how to become a winter Olympics photographer with Annice Lyn<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hurdles abound for women tackling careers in\u00a0sports photography. Take the exclusive locker room interviews, or the more traditional \u201cboys club\u201d style of networking. Both of tend to omit women, according to a\u00a02021 article in Yahoo Sports.\u00a0Yet, accomplished Florida-based sports photographer\u00a0Courtney Culbreath\u00a0says things are looking up for women in the industry, albeit slowly. \u201cIt\u00a0is\u00a0getting better. 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