SPORTS, FITNESS AND OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 2023

Alex Waber is a professional outdoor sport, lifestyle and fashion photographer based in Vancouver, Canada.

He has shot commercial campaigns and lookbooks in the mountains, oceans and cities for brands like Arcteryx, Tilley and Section 35. His photography has been featured in Vogue, Outside, Wired, Rolling Stone and Complex Magazine.

Combining a strong in studio practice with a love of the outdoors enables Alex to seamlessly integrate studio lighting in to nature, or a very natural light in the studio. Practicing many of the sports himself, posing and shot ideas come easily to his direction. And he is generally able to keep up with the athletes he is out there shooting.

David Ross is a sports and lifestyle photographer from the Central Coast, NSW, an energetic and passionate creative who thrives on team work and outcomes.

His ability to capture dynamic movement while highlighting specific details is a skill he has honed from years spent shooting high-paced sports. He creates clean, powerful images that move and inspire.

David has built his portfolio working with brands such as My Muscle Chef, Reebok, Puma, Under Armour, Rebel Sport and more. With professional experience in production, photography and retouching, David has all ends of the creative scope covered

Graeme Murray loves creating: his whole career has been in the image industry. After training in professional photography, his early days saw him working at one of New Zealand’s top audio visual production companies. He was responsible for creating, developing and producing product launches for New Zealand’s largest corporations, using various types of multimedia, from theatrical lighting, to video slide projection and interactive graphics, to set design and - the most fun - pyrotechnics!

The desire to be shooting led him into running his own successful photography business. Graeme now works with clients and agencies on projects that include portraiture, people, lifestyle and sport related to advertising. He takes all his knowledge and experience from previous work in the AV and TV industries into his photography, so dealing with any situation is effortless.

He has a great rapport with clients and the production crew on jobs and goes beyond the norm to make sure the shoot meets and exceeds expectations.

Clients include Red Bull, Adidas, Specialized Bikes USA, Tudor Watches, Under Armour, Samsung, Wendy’s, VW, John Deere, AIG, Ford, Bendon, Ozone, Atomic, Tourism New Zealand, Mac Pac Outdoor Clothing, Powerade, Fonterra, among others.

Graeme can be found in the studio or shooting outdoors and is also an official Red Bull International photographer.

From the age of 17, Jesse Rieser began looking through a lens, making portraits filled with telling details and compelling characters. He quickly became recognised for not only his success with commercial clients, but also in the fine art world. His work inspires engagement, drawing in the viewer, causing them to wonder about the subjects and the stories they have to tell.

With over 40 exhibitions, Rieser continues to find ways of injecting art into his sport photography. Here we see work from his personal practice paired with client commissions for Emporio Armani, adidas, ESPN, Golf Digest, Outside Magazine, and The New York Times.

Clients find him as a creative additive to the collaborative process not only with his technical expertise but also in the ideation phase. He feels his greatest currency is how he communicates and sees the world. Some call it empathy. Some call it charm. His mom just says he’s a nice young man.

Joe Scarnici is a passionate commercial and editorial sport photographer hailing from the vibrant landscapes of Southern California.

"With a profound love for the energy and artistry of sports, I've made it my life's work to freeze those exhilarating moments that define athletic brilliance. Capturing live action is very challenging, and getting "the" shot is a feeling that keeps me chasing the next athlete. Through a meticulous blend of lighting, composition, and timing, I strive to encapsulate the spirit of the game and the determination of the competitors in every photograph.

With Southern California as my backdrop, I've had the privilege to chronicle the triumphs and struggles of athletes, conveying their stories through my lens. It's this blend of creativity and dedication that has allowed me to etch my mark in the world of sports photography, bringing the magic of the game to life one frame at a time."

Before his career as a professional photographer, Klemen Razinger was a professional snowboarder, and his background in sports has given him a unique perspective on capturing athletes in action.

He has a passion for taking photos of athletes and capturing them in a way that takes them out of their comfort zone and creates something unique. His home between the Alps is the perfect playground for outdoor adventure photography.

Klemen takes pride in creating images that not only capture the action but also convey the emotion and energy of the moment. His vast experience has taught Klemen to understand client's vision and deliver beyond their expectations.

Madeleine Penfold is a talented Mancunian photographer with a keen eye for capturing the energy and beauty of sports and movement.

With a strong passion for applying a documentary approach to her work, she expertly blends it with her commercial knowledge of image making, resulting in a unique and natural style that sets her apart.

Over the past year, Madeleine has immersed herself in the world of sports, following and documenting various events across the globe. Her ability to capture the raw emotions and dynamic moments on the field is evident in her captivating photographs. One aspect that truly sets Madeleine apart is her dedication to exploring local grassroots teams in the UK.

Through her lens, she has witnessed the profound impact that sports, particularly women's football, have on individuals and communities. Her ability to tell stories through her photographs allows viewers to connect deeply with the subjects and feel the passion that emanates from the images.

Madeleine's work has not gone unnoticed, and she has had the privilege of working on various campaigns for the Women's World Cup. Her photographs have effectively captured the excitement and spirit of the tournament, highlighting the accomplishments and strength of women in football.

Her photographs have been featured in both local and international publications, further solidifying her position as a notable sports and movement photographer.

Pablo Nordea is a photographer, director and DOP with more than 10 years of experience based in Barcelona, Spain, and available worldwide. He is specialised in sports/fitness, lifestyle and advertising. In the last year he has worked with sports brands such as BioTechUSA.

He grew up surrounded by family members who worked as coaches or were athletes, and he competed in an athletics team until he was a teenager. His photograph shows his connection with the world of sports and fitness.

Pablo specialises in creating real stories in images. In which he shows sports scenes from a very cinematic point of view with which he introduces the viewer into the story he is telling you. In every shooting he motivates the talents to create the right natural atmosphere that the client wants to see. While coordinating location, light and other compositional elements to create his photography style; natural, authentic and candid.

"I shoot stills and produce and manage moving images globally, creating content that captures genuine moments for lifestyle and sports brands, agencies and clients.

I collaborate with producers, location managers and production teams worldwide.

We cater to all briefs and budgets. Please contact me to discuss your next project."

"My name is Sacha Stejko, and I am an award winning advertising photographer based in New Zealand.

I specialise in working with people, whether it be capturing lifestyle moments or shooting for television commercials. My abilities are versatile, working across various genres within the photography realm.

I always look for a certain energy or emotion in my work, and I love discovering how that translates into my images, especially into my sport's photography.

Over the past year, I have had the privilege to be a part of some extraordinary advertising projects. These opportunities have allowed me to not only capture stunning still images but also direct accompanying motion pieces. In particular, I have had the pleasure of working with renowned brands such as Bose, Powerade, TAB, FIFA, Zuru, Adidas, and Warner."

"I began my journey as a street photographer, driven by an insatiable passion for capturing people and fleeting moments during my global travels. This deep-rooted affinity for street-level action is what draws me to the exhilarating world of photographing sports and fitness athletes.

Locations and lighting have always been very important to me when telling a story for my clients, such as Puma, Zalando, Humanic, and many more.

I'm excited to work with new clients anywhere in the world. Let's get creative!"