04/28/2026
I know this seems obvious, but hear me out. There’s more than one way to pay attention!
Pay attention to your surroundings. It sounds basic, but it’s easy to get tunnel vision when you’re focused on getting a shot. Stay aware of where you are and who’s around you at all times. You want to be positioned where you can create without ever taking away from the moment happening in front of you.
Pay attention to the little moments. When the play ends, don’t just sit on the sideline scrolling on your phone. Some of the best photographs come from the reactions, conversations and everything in between when the action pauses.