Sports Photography Workshop in New York City
Our Sports photography workshop is an immersive, hands-on training experience that puts you in real sports environments where you’ll learn to capture fast-paced action, improve your technical skills, and build a professional portfolio. Led by experienced sports photographers, this small-group workshop combines live event shooting, expert instruction, and access to professional gear from Sony and Westcott Lighting.
Master Sports Photography in the Heart of New York
June 10-12, 2026 | New York, NY
Tuition: $2,795 | Deposit: $600
Deposit due upon registration, full tuition due 120 days before the workshop. Workshop limited to 8 participants.
New York City offers one of the most dynamic sports environments in the world, making it the perfect place to develop your skills as a sports photographer. From professional stadiums to high-energy arenas and competitive athletic events, this workshop immerses you in real-world shooting scenarios that challenge and elevate your work instantly.
This is not a classroom-based experience. It’s a hands-on sports photography training workshop in NYC designed to build confidence, sharpen technical ability, and help you create portfolio-ready images under real game pressure.
Capture the Game Like a Pro
At Summit’s Sports Photography Workshop in New York, you’ll learn how to create stunning sports images that capture the essence of the game. From in-game action shots to pre-game portraits, you’ll develop the skills to tell compelling stories through your photography. The workshop covers essential techniques like lighting, composition, and editing, ensuring you have the tools to elevate your images. Guided by top sports photographers, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of what makes a great sports image and how to consistently create one.
At Summit Sports You Will
Master Sports Photography
You’ll learn how to consistently capture peak action moments in fast-moving environments. We focus on anticipating plays, improving reaction time, and developing a stronger visual sense for storytelling through sports. You’ll also practice working with challenging lighting, unpredictable motion, and complex compositions that mirror real editorial assignments.
Learn Directly From Working Professionals
Throughout the workshop, you’ll receive real-time feedback from experienced sports photographers who understand what editors and media outlets are looking for. You’ll learn how to evaluate your images quickly, adjust on the fly, and shoot with intention rather than guesswork. This is where your confidence and consistency grow fast.
Build a Portfolio & Understand the Industry
Beyond shooting, you’ll learn how to think like a working professional. This includes image selection, editing workflow, and how to begin positioning yourself for paid sports photography opportunities. You’ll also gain insight into how sports photographers get published, booked, and hired.
Workshop Itinerary
Each day of the NYC Sports Photography Workshop is designed to maximize shooting time and real-world experience. You won’t be sitting still, you’ll be moving between venues, adapting to different lighting conditions, and capturing live sports action in real time. Expect long lenses, fast breaks, unpredictable moments, and constant shooting. Every session builds on the last, pushing you to refine your timing, improve your accuracy, and think faster behind the camera.
Please note that final workshop schedule will be provided one month prior to the event. Keep in mind that the schedule is tentative and may be adjusted as needed during the workshop.
- 12pm: Check in / Introductions
- 1:00pm: Sports Photography with Jean Fruth
- 2:30-4pm: Portfolio Reviews and Gear Checkout
- 7pm: Sunset Lighting Portrait Work
- 9:00am: Presentations
- 11:00am-1:00pm: Lunch Break
- 1:00pm: Depart for Staten Island Ferry Hawks
- 3:00pm: Batting Practice
- 7:00pm: First Pitch
- 9:30am: Meet at our Boxing gym
- 10:00am: Live shooting at the gym
- Noon: Lunch Break
- 2:30pm: Editing and Image Critique
- 4:00pm: Instructor Roundtable
- 7:00pm-9:00pm: Closing Reception
Meet Your Instructors
Jean Fruth
Steve Fine
Matt Hernandez
Workshop Information
Getting there
New York City is easily accessible via three major airports: JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Once in the city, transportation is primarily via subway, rideshare, or walking between nearby venues depending on the day’s schedule.
Travel Time & Logistics
Plan for moderate walking and city travel throughout the workshop. Shooting locations may vary, so flexibility is key. Participants should be comfortable navigating a busy urban environment.
What to Pack
CLOTHING:
- It can be cooler in the mornings and evenings (50s-70s) and can quite hot (high 80s low 90s) so pack layers
- Waterproof outer layer (optional)
- Comfortable walking shoes
OTHER:
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Energy bars or other snacks
PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR:
- 2 camera bodies
- Wide angle lens
- Medium zoom lens
- Telephoto lens (ideally 400mm–800mm range)
- Tripod or monopod (optional, depending on preference)
- Camera bag
- Extra batteries and chargers
- Laptop or tablet
- Memory cards
- Hard drive
- Off camera flash trigger (optional)
Sony & Westcott Gear
The Summit Workshops Sports Photography Workshop in New York City is proudly supported by industry leaders Sony and Westcott Lighting, giving you the opportunity to work with professional-level gear throughout the workshop.
Participants will have access to a selection of Sony cameras and lenses, as well as Westcott lighting equipment, allowing you to test, experiment, and shoot with tools used by working professionals in the field.
Past Student Work
What Past Students Say
Frequently asked questions
No! Summit Workshops is available to any photographer, regardless of what brand of camera you use. We often have camera gear available to borrow, free of charge, but you are not required to use that gear or any specific brand.
No, you do not need to bring your own lighting gear. Our partner, Westcott Lighting, will provide all the gear needed for the workshop.
Tuition includes activity fees, location fees, all instruction, planning and logistics. It does not cover hotels, travel, and most meals.
Our workshop is for shooters of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans. We all learn from and help one another, that is what makes the Summit Community so special.
Our image critiques are constantly mentioned as being the most important/valuable component of our workshops. It's not only a chance to get your work reviewed, but also to see your peers' images. It is not structured as a competition, but a growth experience. So do not feel it has the be your best of the best or how it might stack up to others. You get to hear the opinions of the faculty and everything you will hear from them is 100% meant to help you. They are also anonymous and meant to be constructive and useful to your professional growth.
We ask each student to submit 3-5 images taken while at the workshop. We typically send the link out the afternoon before the image critique, which gives you the evening to get your images in.
There is no strict age requirement for the this workshop. We welcome motivated photographers of all ages, including high school students, as long as they are comfortable working in fast-paced, real-world sports environments.
Lodging & Classroom
Our faculty and staff will be staying at the New Yorker and our classroom space will be next door at B&H. In addition to the our classroom space, participants will receive special discounts for the workshop!
Ready to Elevate Your Sports Photography?
Step into real game environments, sharpen your timing, and build a portfolio that stands out. Join the Sports Photography Workshop New York City and train like a working professional.
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