Student Sports Photographers

Sam McFarland Sports Contributor

Whether it be packing the stadium on a Friday night or lling the bleachers in the eld house, students show their school spirit by bringing enthusiasm to every game.

Although many sports events were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, games are now gaining the attention they used to.

Evidenced by the recent uptick of sports images in Instagram feeds, there has been a noticeable and seemingly inexplicable increase in student sports photography postpandemic.

Senior Eleanor Bacon said that the main reason she takes photos of sports is because she is an athlete herself and has an appreciation for games in general.

"I just love watching sports in general,” she said. “I'm a swimmer myself, and I like going to all of the games and supporting the school.”

Sports photography is a great vessel for students looking to get involved in the sports media world; taking pictures of a sport that you love can help you see the game through