The Sports Creator Bible: Get in the Room

You can be good at sports photo and video and still never get in the room. That part is about people.

I started filming sports at the end of my freshman year of high school. I didn't know how to network, how to be confident around new people, or how to find the right contacts. Since then I've worked my way into high-level basketball and football environments, and this guide is how I did it.

The Sports Creator Bible is short on purpose. No gear lessons. No theory. 18 pages of what I actually do.

What's inside

• Getting in the room: when you can just walk in, and when you need an outlet or a connection

• Your first free events, step by step

• What makes people say yes (and the one thing never to say)

• Finding the people: staff directories, outlets, weekly outreach

• Getting credentials, with two real case files: one that was closed, one I didn't get

• Handling no

• Building a relationship that lasts years

• Working with a team and an agency

• Acting professional around high-level athletes

• Being taken seriously when you're young

• Showing your work online

• A one-page checklist

You don't have to read it in order. Jump to the part you need.

Who it's for

Photographers and videographers who want to work with high-level athletes, teams, and brands, at any level. If you want to work in sports, with a focus on photo and video, start here.

What it isn't

It's not a promise of access. I can't get you into anything. It shows you what I do to earn it.

Instant PDF download. Inside, you'll also see my Sports Tailored LUT + Preset Pack with before-and-afters.