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Recent work for @sabrrunning

This is a shoot I've always wanted to do capturing the energy, grit, and motion of the run in a way that feels real.

So grateful to bring my vision to life. Huge thanks to @77jmorales for the chance to create and share a vision!! And much love to Sabr running for being so welcoming.

#running #toronto #videography by @shotsbyx2

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Ian Parham Jr "Redemption" Episode 1 Out now on Youtube
@ianparhamjr taken in Houston, Texas by @shotsbyx2

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9 months ago

Georgia... Year 2

#nike #basketball #photography #viral taken in Augusta, Georgia by @shotsbyx2

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2 months ago

Grateful for summers like these taken in NOT HOME by @shotsbyx2

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Recent work for @vladdyjr27 x @flexworkmgt

Always a great time bringing moments like this to life through the lens. Grateful to @rampant.se for the opportunity to be part of it and create alongside a great team. by @shotsbyx2

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Weekend in AZ 🏜️ taken in Mesa, Arizona by @shotsbyx2

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4 months ago

Proud to be apart of the family. 🧡@octagonbasketball

#OctagonFamily #OctagonBasketball #NIL #StudentAthlete #Basketball by @shotsbyx2

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8 months ago

He just be in his own world 🧘🏾‍♂️🌎 @_liammitakaro • @nikeeyb
#theuplaywayyyyy #PROfactory by @shotsbyx2

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2 months ago

@theajstorr_ PRE DRAFT.

New chapter of your journey.

Make the most of it and outwork the competition.

Stay true to who you are and dominate.

Let your work speak 🏁

#paceoverspeed #owabasketball taken in One World Academy by @shotsbyx2

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5 months ago

go after it.

#basketball #mindset #motavation taken in One World Academy by @shotsbyx2

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8 months ago

@ianparhamjr x @timburns12 taken in The Program NYC by @shotsbyx2

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9 months ago

STORYTELLING IN SPORTS ⬇️ shot on a7iv

Here are 6 ESSENTIAL shots I look for in every sports shoot in order to help tell a story 📚

1) Close-Ups:
Close-ups zoom in tight on the player — facial expressions, emotion, intensity. The background becomes secondary, allowing the athlete’s personality to take center stage. These are the shots that create connection and make the viewer feel something.

3) Wide Angle:
Wide-angle shots open everything up. They show the scale of the venue, the spacing on the floor, the crowd energy, the sideline reactions. These frames establish where we are and why the moment matters within the bigger picture.

3) Detail Shot:
Detail shots highlight the finer elements that give the game character — the grip on a ball, sweat dripping off a chin, tape around wrists, worn court lines. They aren’t about the play itself, but about the atmosphere and texture that make the moment real. Adding these creates dimension and keeps your gallery from feeling one-note.

4) Foreground Frame:
A foreground frame shot uses an object or person in the front of the image to add depth while the main subject remains in focus behind it. Shooting through something creates a layered, immersive feel that makes the viewer feel inside the moment rather than just observing it.

5) Emotional Shot:
An emotional shot centers on expression, body language, and raw feeling — whether it’s intensity before the play, frustration after a turnover, or celebration in a big moment. These frames connect the audience to the human side of the game and give the gallery heart, not just action.

6) Motion Blur:
Motion blur captures movement instead of freezing it. It translates speed, impact, and rhythm in a way sharp images sometimes can’t. When mixed into a gallery, it adds contrast and keeps the sequence visually dynamic.

#photography #toronto #photos #sonya7iv #sportsphotography

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