Invisible Observer: The Art of Capturing Sports

In the final episode of Invisible Observer, host Angelica Lux reflects on the experiences gained, the opportunities, and the lessons learned from a capstone focused on sports photography. Explore the project's work from this semester and see the achievements below!https://luxtwin1.wixsite.com/sportsphotography https://luxtwin1.wixsite.com/photographyportfolioInstagram: @angelicaluxmedia

For the final guest, Logan Creekmur joins Invisible Observer. As a teacher at Gainesville High School, he does much of his work for local high schools and colleges, including Piedmont University. Check out his work on instagram @logancreekmurmedia. 

In this episode, Steve Woltmann joins the podcast. With a long and detailed history in the field, Woltmann shares his experience in sports photography. Living in the Chicago area, he has photographed several professional sports teams, such as the Chicago Bears. Currently, Woltmann takes photos for Upper Deck and collegiate sports teams in the area. Check out his work at https://stevewphoto.photoshelter.com/index or his instagram @Stevewphotos

Maggie Bishop joins Invisible Observer. As a senior at Piedmont University, she balances her internship with Gainesville Parks and Rec and her senior capstone project. Bishop manages the social media pages and photographs for both her internship and for Piedmont Swim. Listen in to hear her passion for sports photography. To see some of work, visit https://maggiebishop.work/photography 

Piedmont student Isaiah Jones joins Invisible Observer. He grew a liking for sports photography in high school. As a junior, Jones takes advantage of all the opportunities available to him at Piedmont. Jones primarily take photos for the men's basketball team. Check his work on instagram @zaayflicks.

Host Angelica Lux covers trailblazers in the sports photography industry and how they paven the way for future women photographers. Not only are historical figures discussed, but current photographers like Elsa Garrison, are covered. Garrison is credited in her mainstream photo of US Gold Medalist Jack Hughes following his overtime goal in the Men's Hockey game versus Canada for the gold in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. 

Michelle Cates, senior at Piedmont University, shares her experiences in shooting sports. As the team photographer, Cates has a passion for photographing her own sport of track and field. With only a few years under her belt in sports photography, she continues to excell in the field. Check out her instagram @mcatescreates as well as her online portfolio linked in the bio.

Host Angelica Lux covers several sports that may pose more challanges than other sports and others that have more of unique aspect to them when photographing. Listen in to understand what difficulties to look out for as well as uncommon yet unique shots to take in sports photography. 

Piedmont University graduate Alexis Baumgardner joins Invisible Observer. Alexis used her time at Piedmont to gain experience in sports photography after picking up the hobby in high shool. If you're intrested in her work, visit https://abaummedia.wixsite.com/ab-media/capstone?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio. 

Danielle Percival joins Invisible Observer to discuss what it is like making sure games and matches are photographed from the administrative side. Percival previously worked at Piedmont University as the Assistant Athletic Communications Director, working primarily with media. Now, she works for the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Listen in on how sports photography is managed from the communications side at the collegiate level. 

Piedmont University Jessica Sconyers joins Invisible Observer. Sconyers is a highly talented sports photographer and videographer with experience in capturing various sports, including hockey. As she continues her career in the field, she works for Ghost Branding, focusing on marketing and collaborating with sports-oriented clients, such as the Athens Rock Lobsters. Listen in to hear Sconyers’ insights and experience in sports photography and videography. 

In this introduction epsiode, host Angelica Lux gives an overview of her background on sports photography and the pros and cons of attending a DIII school when photographing sports.