Shutter Stories S4 EP 6: Framing the field: celebrating diversity in sports photography

Episode of Shutter Stories: a Canon podcast about diversity in sports photography and the reality of working in the industry today.
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Canon is the official imaging supplier of Rugby World Cup France 2023 so in honour of the Women’s & Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023, we will be celebrating the diversity in sports photography in this episode of Shutter Stories: a Canon podcast.

Ilvy Njiokiktjien, our host, is joined by two guests: Isabel Infantes and Phill Magakoe.

Ilvy, Isabel and Phill discuss:
- What makes a great sports photograph - framing, action and inspirational and unexpected storytelling
- What is in their kitbag - the cameras, lenses and gear that help them take great shots
- Diversity in the industry – what did the sports photography industry look like when they first started and has this changed since.
- Advice for someone wanting to start out in sports photography – what are their recommendations for young photographers looking to move into sports photography

More about Isabel Infantes:
Isabel Infantes is a seasoned football photographer. She started out in news photography but her love of football (rooted in her family’s support of Real Madrid football club) led her to seek experience with the sports department of the newspaper she was working with. She started by shooting West Ham United and never stopped! She now photographs some of the most esteemed matches and tournaments including the recent FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. More recently she has started photographing tennis and has become a familiar face in many of the world’s most famous tennis arenas, having shot the Madrid Open as well as Wimbledon.

More about Phill Magakoe:
Phill Magakoe is a South African photojournalist who started shooting sports as part of his first job in a newsroom and thanks to his passion for football and rugby, never stopped. His work has been featured in publications such as New York Times and Le Monde and is a vast contributor to local agencies and international news agency AFP. In recent years, Phill had increasingly been photographing the Springboks, the South African national rugby team. Phill is a Canon Ambassador

More about Ilvy Njiokiktjien:
Ilvy Njiokiktjien is a world-renowned Dutch photojournalist and Canon Ambassador. She is committed to documenting the social and political issues that shape our world. Her work is characterised by a sensitive eye and a compassionate and personal relationship with her subjects. She takes these qualities into her podcast interviews, making each episode of Shutter Stories an in-depth, personal and inspiring conversation with incredible guests.

More about Shutter Stories – a Canon podcast:
A podcast with inspiration, technical discussions and pro tips on how to make it in the industry from influential photographers, filmmakers and industry leaders from around the world.

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