The Art of Sports Photography: From prints to images 1835 - 2024

Technological developments in the 20th century revolutionised sports photography, enabling photographers to capture moments of action with unprecedented precision and speed. In the 21st century, the use of drones and high-definition cameras offers unprecedented angles and perspectives, while social networks are transforming the way these images are shared and consumed. Composition, timing and originality are essential to stand out, and photographers must also be storytellers, able to convey the essence of a sporting event through a single image.
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TOPSHOT - Brazil's Gabriel Medina reacts after getting a large wave in the 5th heat of the men's surfing round 3, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Teahupo'o, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti, on July 29, 2024. (Photo by Jerome BROUILLET / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP (Photo by JEROME BROUILLET/AFP via Getty Images)