Karen Yeomans 05/08/2025 Karen Yeomans 05/08/2025

Rugby Journal 30: Rugby, Representation & Real Stories

In a borough better known for football, one rugby club is rewriting the playbook on community, identity and grit. Through my lens, Haringey Rhinos’ story unfolded not just in tackles and scrums, but in shared laughter, fierce pride, and a celebration of difference. This is rugby how it really looks and how it really feels.

Karen Yeomans 24/06/2025 Karen Yeomans 24/06/2025

Feel the Fight: Haringey Box Cup

A few weeks ago, I photographed the legendary Haringey Box Cup, one of Europe’s largest and most respected amateur boxing tournaments. I went with a very intentional lens. I wanted to feel into the atmosphere, not just observe it. That place you ringside as if you were right there too.

In a world chasing speed and perfection, I’m leaning into the imperfect. The raw, the real, the human-made images that move you. AI can impersonate a picture, but it can’t feel a moment. Because embracing imperfection, I think that’s the new creative superpower.

Karen Yeomans 18/06/2025 Karen Yeomans 18/06/2025

Elle Mace Podcast: The Story Behind the Lens

People often remember the image, not the photographer behind the lens and I’ve always been fine with that. But in this conversation with Elle Mace for the ‘More to Life’ podcast, I opened up. About my journey, my health, my values and why I’m so passionate about creating honest, human-focused photography. Whether you're a brand, athlete or editor looking for imagery with real depth, this story shares what moves the way I shoot.

Karen Yeomans 29/05/2025 Karen Yeomans 29/05/2025

A Love Letter to Women's Rugby

Step into a world of women's rugby through my lens, where each photograph captures not only the action, but the stories of identity, sisterhood and the aspirations of young fans. It’s not just about who we see on the pitch, but who’s trusted to tell the story.

Karen Yeomans 21/05/2025 Karen Yeomans 21/05/2025

Capturing the heart of Cricket in Communities

I was commissioned by the ECB to document the unsung heroes behind 'Get Set Weekend' the volunteers, families, and local legends at Stratford Cricket Club who help community cricket thrive. Through authentic photographic storytelling, here’s a glimpse into the heart of a club where teamwork goes far beyond the boundary.

Karen Yeomans 24/04/2025 Karen Yeomans 24/04/2025

World Rugby, Rugby World Cup 2025 Experiences

Glorious spring light, a pitch steeped in history, and an event pulsing with excitement: the launch of the Women’s Rugby World Cup Experiences was a dream brief. As someone deeply embedded in rugby culture, I knew this shoot would feel like home. With familiar faces all around and a joyous atmosphere, I set out to capture the emotion, detail, and energy that define the evolving world of women’s rugby and here’s how it all unfolded behind the lens.

Karen Yeomans 14/03/2025 Karen Yeomans 14/03/2025

Sports Aid Wheelchair Basketball Tournament 2025

The fast-paced, emotionally charged energy of wheelchair basketball isn’t something you just watch, you feel it. In March 2025, I had the privilege of photographing the SportsAid Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at Copper Box Arena. The roar of the crowd, the intensity on court, the joyful camaraderie between players. It was a masterclass in resilience, inclusivity and fierce competition. This is the kind of work that fuels me as a documentary & sports event photographer. This is the story behind the images.

Karen Yeomans 30/01/2025 Karen Yeomans 30/01/2025

Shortlisted Rugby Journal Photographer of the Year

For the fourth year in a row, I’ve been shortlisted for Rugby Journal’s Photographer of the Year. This year’s image, taken at the England vs. Ireland Six Nations match, captures the sheer joy and energy of the women’s game. Rugby is more than a sport to me, it’s a passion, a community, and a privilege to document.

Read more about what this nomination means and why rugby remains my favourite sport to photograph.

Karen Yeomans 06/01/2025 Karen Yeomans 06/01/2025

World Sports Photography Awards Finalist

I was thrilled to be announced as a finalist in the 2025 World Sports Photography Awards for my photograph of GB skateboarder Tommy Calvert in the Urban & Extreme category. A pleasant surprise on a cold winter day, knowing that an image captured in the warm summer sunshine of East London had been shortlisted for such a highly acclaimed global award.

Karen Yeomans 26/09/2024 Karen Yeomans 26/09/2024

Sports Category AOP Award Finalist, a Full Circle moment

Being a finalist in the 39th AOP Awards meant the absolute world to me, not just for my own journey, but for the recognition of women’s sport in a space that often overlooks it.

The student in me who once dreamed of being part of this organisation would be proud. But more importantly, it’s a win for visibility, for the women in sport whose stories deserve to be told and celebrated. And for that, this moment will always be bigger than just me.

Karen Yeomans 23/09/2023 Karen Yeomans 23/09/2023

BBC World Service Sports Hour Interview with Shourjo Sarkar

The sports photography industry is still overwhelmingly male. Even as women’s sport gains visibility, the people capturing it remain mostly men. Why? Because there's still an ingrained belief that technical roles like photography belong to men.

In my conversation with Shourjo Sarkar on BBC Sports Hour, we discussed why women need to trust other women to do the job, whether behind the camera, in the editor’s chair, or on the pitch. Women see the game differently, and that perspective is vital in telling authentic sporting stories. Listen in as we break down what needs to change to make real progress.

Karen Yeomans 01/09/2020 Karen Yeomans 01/09/2020

Force of Nature A Photographic Journey Through Stillness

In a time when the world paused, nature didn’t. ‘Force of Nature’ is a deeply personal and soulful photography project born from lockdown stillness and reconnection to home. Elite London photographer Karen Yeomans turns her lens to frozen wildflowers, each one captured with symbolic weight, beauty, and technical precision. With macro detail and poetic storytelling, this series invites us to find resilience, healing, and belonging in the smallest corners of the natural world.

Karen Yeomans 14/02/2020 Karen Yeomans 14/02/2020

BBC Women's Sport Show Interview with Jeanette Kwakye

Women’s sports deserve more than just visibility, they deserve to be seen in their full power. Too often, female athletes are photographed through an idealised lens, rather than capturing the raw grit, sweat, and determination that define their performance. In my conversation with Jeanette Kwakye on BBC’s Women’s Sport Show, we explored the impact of authentic sports photography, the challenges of being a female photographer in a male-dominated industry, and why I’m committed to telling these stories as they truly are.

Listen in to hear why having a female perspective behind the lens is crucial in ensuring these stories are told the way they deserve to be.

Karen Yeomans 24/05/2018 Karen Yeomans 24/05/2018

The Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards Winner

The Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards celebrate those pushing boundaries in women’s sport, and in 2018, ‘Standing in the Light ‘ was honoured as Imagery of the Year. This project wasn’t just about photography, it was about changing how female athletes are seen. Recognised alongside trailblazers like Stacey Copeland and the England Women’s Cricket Team, this moment reinforced why we need more women behind the camera to tell these stories authentically.

Shaping the Future of Women’s Sports Photography

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As a London-based sports photographer, I’m passionate about capturing the power, resilience, and visibility of women in sport. My work has been featured in interviews and press coverage discussing why female perspectives are crucial in shaping the narrative of sports photography.

From championing representation to redefining how female athletes are portrayed, I use my lens to tell compelling, authentic stories. Explore my press features to see how my work is helping to shift the conversation in sports photography.

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Sports & Active Lifestyle Photographer Karen Yeomans