Professional Sports Photography: MLB Day in the Life

[@Paul_Rutherford]

What is your favorite place to shoot??

[@FotografiaDesportiva]

Croke Park in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. To be fair, that's because I haven't yet been blessed to shoot at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal - that would top it. PS - This video is so good, no fluff, straight to the point, insane amount of content condensed in a fast paced video, great editing, it's all here. Really enjoyed it!

[@MLeeMedia]

One of your best videos Paul. I appreciate all the work to jam soooo much content in such a short video. A blessing to see channels who don't have fluff in half of their videos, or asking for subs, or likes, or advertising, you name it. A rare thing I tell you! Keep up the amazing work.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Thanks! It is so much work as you know! Keep churning it out!

[@pittsburghpenguinsfansite1424]

Love this video, great shots and I can't wait to join you someday!

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Can't wait!

[@Twobarpsi]

So cool! Great photos! Definitely a dream job.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

It's a fun time! Unless its miserable conditions. Haha

[@gojowillwin69]

this is so awesome man id love to have this job haha youre awesome

[@Paul_Rutherford]

It is a fun job! Not always, but still worth it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@erik5024]

Beautiful shots. The more I see of the real working sports photographers, the more I see how much hard work and effort it takes. Love this content!!

[@Paul_Rutherford]

It is definitely a grind! Especially getting behind the scenes and getting the action. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ethanscofield1013]

Love the pace of the video. Definitely shows a lot !

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Thanks! Been working on my editing.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

What the most fun event you've ever shot?

[@angelogarciajr5356]

49er vs Raider game long ago. I am looking for a 300 or 400 f2.8 if you know anyone trustworthy selling one. Thx

[@FotografiaDesportiva]

Ireland vs Portugal, group stage World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium in Ireland, Dublin.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

@@angelogarciajr5356 I'll let you know! I'm looking to upgrade my 400mm 2.8 so I may be selling in the future

[@bquinn722]

Really cool video and some great shots! I love the variety you got and that is a great reminder to move around. Curious, did you bring all of your gear with you everywhere you went or was your bag and equipment left in the photo well?

[@Paul_Rutherford]

I brought the three cameras, but am able to leave my computer and bags in the photo well when I walk around. Thanks for watching!

[@PaulTylerPhoto]

Great images and video! Always enjoy seeing sports from a different angle!

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Scyth3934]

Who do you shoot for/who buys your images?

[@Paul_Rutherford]

I shoot for Getty Images and USA Today Sports Images/Imagn when it is professional games. But I shoot for individual schools at the college and high school level as well. Sometimes parents will reach out for coverage of their child. It can vary a lot.

[@luisleon9815]

How do you choose when to change position?

[@Paul_Rutherford]

It depends on the game. At the beginning of the game once I know I have a shot of the pitcher I want I'll switch between outs. I don't always move from the photo well later in the game. Normally only when its nice light and/or the game isn't too close.

[@luisleon9815]

That's very usefull thanks! @@Paul_Rutherford

[@davidmeisenholder9843]

is the photo well a free for all or are you assigned a spot prior to the start of the game, and is that the case with all pro sports?

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Great question. At Fenway they are assigned positions as is the case in most professional sports with limited seats. Really depends on the number of photogs and the positions available. But football and soccer typically don't have assigned seats or areas unless its a Super Bowl/Messi or something like that with a ton of media.

[@davidmeisenholder9843]

@@Paul_Rutherford thanks for the response, follow up question. Are the positions assigned to a media outlet or an individual photographer. Sorry to ask so many questions, I am very interested in the process, just in case I make it one day!

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Happy to answer all the questions! @@davidmeisenholder9843 Happy to answer all the questions! Not many answers out there. They are generally assigned to the media outlet with preference given to the team photographers, local news, and wire services. Pretty much in the order from what I've seen.

[@MrDvaz]

was that ketchup on the hot dog? ...are you Bostonian?

[@Paul_Rutherford]

I'm from PA originally. haha