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Admiral Soccer Catalog Features Cover Photo by Florida Sports Photographer Matt May
The 2014 Admiral Pre-Season Soccer Catalog features a cover photo by Florida sports and advertising photographer Matt May. The photograph captures Tampa Bay Rowdies players Takuya Yamada, Frankie Sanfilippo and Luke Mulholland holding the NASL Championship Trophy. The photograph was created in the Tampa photo studio of Matt May Photography following the Rowdies’ 2012 NASL Championship season.
NFL Advertising Photography: 4 Minute Photo Shoot with Darrelle Revis
When you photograph professional athletes, CEO’s and prominent business leaders time is always of the essence. In a best case scenario you get a half hour or so to make a portrait of your subject. But more often than not, especially in the world of sports, you have a lengthy shot list and 10 minutes or less to craft some refined photos of the personality in front of the lens. This was the case on […]
NFL Sports Action Photo by Tampa Photographer Matt May Recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame
On May 2, 2013 the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that one of my photos from the 2012 NFL season was awarded Third Place in the Action category of the 45th Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Contest. The photo shows Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy losing his helmet while pressuring Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn during a game on October 14, 2012. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo […]
Creative Loafing Features Luke Mulholland on the Cover
This week’s Creative Loafing features a good write up on the remarkable rise of the Tampa Bay Rowdies with one of my action/celebration photos of midfielder Luke Mulholland on the cover. Creative Loafing: Why The Rowdies Rule The Rowdies kick off the NASL regular season April 6 at St. Petersburg’s Al Lang Field. Visit RowdiesSoccer.com for tickets and more info about the team.
Behind the Scenes Photos of an NFL Season
When people talk to me about sports photography or working as an NFL team photographer they usually mention the explosive football action photos showing the big hits and soaring catches by the supreme athletes in the league. But for me, some of the most memorable photographic moments of an NFL Sunday are the rare quiet seconds that punctuate the day. The silent focus of the locker room 14 minutes before kickoff at Raymond James Stadium, […]
The Tampa Bay Rowdies 2012 NASL Soccer Bowl Championship in Photos
The Tampa Bay Rowdies captured the 2012 NASL Soccer Bowl championship in dramatic fashion with a come from behind win over the FC Minnesota Stars. Down by two goals before the final game of a two game series, the Rowdies batted to a 3-1 advantage to force an overtime period and eventually penalty kicks. The Rowdies prevailed in the shoot out and the celebration was on. Here are few photos of the final game of […]