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Jamie Squire: Master of Sports Photography

Learn about Jamie Squire, a Getty Images photographer with 20+ years of experience capturing iconic sports moments, including the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Discover his journey from Emory University graduate to renowned photographer.

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Jamie Squire: Master of Sports Photography

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  1. Jamie Squire Sports Photographer for Getty Images

  2. Biography • 38 Years Old • Graduate from Emory University (Atlanta) • Liberal Arts School • Art History Major • Did Photography for school’s paper. • Graduated in 1995

  3. Biography Continued • After graduation assisted some big photographers in Atlanta • Wedding Photographers • Freelanced for Atlanta Constitution • 1995 - Began working for All Sport Photography • Did photos for 1996 Atlanta Olympics • All Sport was then bought by Getty Images shortly after.

  4. Biography Continued • Getty Images is the biggest archive in the world including… • Photos • Video • For News/ Sports/ Entertainment/ Music

  5. Average Work Day • 10-14 Hours per day depending on event. • Shows up a few hours prior to event • Gets work room ready with computer • Will stay a few hours after event to send pictures to editor(s). • Cuts Down 600-800 photos to only 20-25 to send to editor. • Exceptions • Olympics • 3 Events a day • 17 Days • 18 Hour days

  6. Equipment • Canon ESIB Mark 4 DSLR • Has 8 – 10 lenses worth up to $10,000 a piece. • Will have 2 or 3 different cameras with him at an event, all with different lenses. • Takes 600-800 pictures at a normal football game on 8 GB SD Cards.

  7. Breaking into Profession • “Find a Plan B” • Fewer and fewer outlets and opportunities • Fewer newspapers have photographers on staff • Use Data Bases like Getty Images or Associated Press • To break in you need to be very talented, hard working, and know someone who can give you a break. • Networking

  8. Photos • His photos did not allow copying from his site, but he gave me permission to link to his sight where he has an online portfolio. • Olympics • Other Sports

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