How to get a Job in Sports Photography or Videography

Bit different of a video today but figured I would share a bit of knowledge since I have gotten asked this question before. In this video I discuss how to really get into the sports industry and get a job as a young photographer or videographer. Comment any other questions you might have!!

SOCIALS:

This is a video series which documents my friends and I and our lives as students at the University of Georgia.

Created by Pete Gottschalk
Co-Directed by Andrew Gutermann

PG Creative ©2019

CAMERAS USED:
SONY A6300
SONY A6000
IPHONE XS MAX
DJI MAVIC PRO
GO PRO HERO 4 SILVER

LENSES:
SONY 18-105 f4
SONY 16-50MM
SONY 35MM F1.8
ROKINON 12MM F2.0

Shot on location in Athens, Ga

[javierbasilio_]

Dream Job!!!! I hope one day I get to be a sports videographer like you.

[vienpadilla]

I’m 2 yeas late! But thanks for sharing your insights and experience. I do have an office day job and also a part time freelance photographer in my local area, doing family photos, wedding and events. I’m 27 now and I want to change my career path to sports photography, I would like to have a quick chat with you man. I would really love to hear from you, great stuff! Keep grinding.

[dathanford]

Great vid man👍. Straight to the point with good info and not a lot of unnecessary fluff. Good luck with everything, hope you make it to the MLB.

[garzilla]

Thank you very much for this video. I’ve been lost on what I wanna do with my life, I’ve done videos for high school sports but I never thought it would be possible to turn my passion into a career and thanks to you I think I found a new hope for my future!

[morganstone]

i’m actually trying to get into this stuff and loved your tips
i’m gonna be you 800th subscriber!
congrats!

[dcsg]

great tips man! im an 18 year old sports videographer from Toronto and couldn't agree more with these tips, would love to chat!

[malachitaylor]

Great info thanks, did you have to get permission to use that beat at the beginning of your video???

[mlrpala]

What if you play sports every season? How could I take pictures or film? I’m in high school all play sports all year long but I want to get into sports photography and videography.

[weldnrepair]

Sacrifice and work hard now, build it up and enjoy the high income later...
Said every successful business owner...
Truth tends to get repeated...

[chloehoang]

can i add filming for my hs and possible filming for my college in my portfolio?

[nathan__andrew]

I’m a senior in high school and recently changed my career path with this. I’m interested, but I don’t know what I need to go to college for to help me with this Career!!! Any help???

[atb]

what camera and lens do you use in the sports videos to get that clean look with the blurred background, and do you edit these if you do what software, i am 15 and i’m looking into sports videography

[jrdnx]

I've always had an interest for videography and photography but I've never done it for school. Is it too late to start learning and mastering it in college?

[crescenzospagnoli]

Do you think you could still be working for the MLB if you never went to college?

[tannerkravick]

hey, I have been super interested in video and photo since I was very young I got my first camera last year (cannon m5) I have shot a few weddings and done a few jobs for clients but I want to do sports I am fine doing it for free I just don't think I will be taken seriously at 15 any tips?

[piyush]

this video is great! I'm 14 years old wanting to be a sport photographer if you were in my shoes how would you tend to find somewhere where you can take photos coz I'm only 14 and not a lot of people would trust me yet 😂

[samschneider]

aye bro if u get a job shooting for an athlete how do u contact the school to make sure u can get on field? i might be getting a client in college

[erkproductions]

Awesome video and thank you for the tips, I just have one question. What is your major? I'm 16 (rising senior) and trying to get into this, I'll be shooting for my school in the fall and everything will start to get hectic as you know when you start applying to colleges. I just need a little guidance right now.

[diegoarmando]

What’s your best advice for someone like myself you would say? Im 23, I get out of the military next year. I LOVE SPORTS, but no experience in photography but I’m interested. I have my college paid for, 3 years after i get out. What’s your advice bro, on what route I should take?

[pubgclips]

I’m looking for spots videography job I’m 26 years old and have 6year experience can you please help me with