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Boxing: ringside at an Islington Boxing Club show

The ring pictures on this page come from an Islington Boxing Club show on 15 October 2023. I stayed close to the corners, because that is where the pictures are: a cornerman holding a boxer's arm, a fighter on the stool between rounds shot through the ropes, and the referee standing between both boxers in the middle of the ring.

Ring lights look bright and are not. That afternoon I was at ISO 1000 to 2000 and f/3.2 on a 24-70mm f/2.8, mostly at the long end, with shutter speeds from 1/40 to 1/200 of a second. The slow speeds only work in the still moments, so most of the job is knowing which moment you are in.

Fighter promo sets

The TRAIN, REPEAT and FIGHT pictures are a separate set from November 2024: one athlete on a black background with the word set large across the top, shot at f/1.4 on a 56mm lens. They are made to work as posters and social posts, which is what a fighter needs when promoting a bout or pitching a sponsor. The towel portrait is from a gym session in May 2025.

Match and action coverage

Action work is a technical problem before it's a creative one. Indoor venues and floodlit evening pitches are genuinely difficult light, and getting frames that are sharp, well-exposed and actually usable takes the right kit and knowing where to stand.

I shoot the play, but also the things that get missed — the bench, the substitutions, the reaction after a goal, the walk off at the end. Those tend to be the images that get used most.

Athlete portraits and promo

If you're an athlete looking for sponsorship or building a profile, action shots alone aren't enough. You need clean portrait and promo imagery that works as a profile picture, on a sponsor's page, and in a pitch deck.

These are usually shot separately from a match, in controlled light, so we can direct properly and get exactly what's needed.

For clubs and teams

Clubs typically need three things: squad and headshot sets at the start of a season, match coverage through it, and imagery for social throughout. Booking those together works out better than arranging each one separately as it comes up.

I can shoot a whole squad's headshots in a single session on your own ground, which avoids everyone travelling.

Grounds and venues across London

I cover sport across all of Greater London — club grounds, school and university pitches, leisure centres, boxing gyms and indoor halls.

The venue changes the job more than the sport does. Outdoor daytime fixtures are straightforward. Floodlit evening pitches and indoor halls are genuinely difficult light and separate photographers who can do this from those who can't — the frames come back either sharp and usable or grainy and soft, and there's no fixing that afterwards.

Tell me the venue and kick-off time when you enquire and I'll know what conditions to expect. I travel beyond the M25 for fixtures regularly, with travel included in the quote up front.

Frequently asked questions

Do you photograph boxing shows?

Yes. I have shot ringside at an Islington Boxing Club show, and separate promo portrait sets for fighters. Tell me the venue, the date and how many bouts are on the card, and I'll come back with a price.

How much does sports photography cost in London?

It depends on the length of coverage, travel to the venue, how many edited images you need, and whether a club or sponsor needs commercial usage. I quote per booking. Send me the fixture or session details and I'll come back with a price.

Can you shoot indoor and evening fixtures?

Yes. Indoor halls and floodlit evening pitches are the hardest conditions in sports photography and need equipment that performs in low light. It's a normal part of the work rather than an exception.

How quickly can we get match photos?

Quick turnaround matters in sport because the result is only news for a day or two. I can get a selected set back the same evening or next morning where it's needed, with the full gallery following.

Do you shoot team and squad headshots?

Yes, and doing a full squad in one session at your own ground is usually the most efficient way — nobody travels and the whole set looks consistent.

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Not sure what you need? The pricing page explains what actually changes the cost of a shoot, or just get in touch and describe what you're after.

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