London Sports Photographer
Press, Features & Insights
Behind-the-scenes of commissioning & commercial Photography
A place for the bigger story behind the images: Women’s sport campaigns, interviews, press features, award wins and nominations, and case studies from commissioned sports shoots. Expect technical insight on creative process, shoot production and real-world essentials from planning and permissions to licensing, usage and final delivery.
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.
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.
Shaping the Future of Women’s
Sports Photography
Because women’s sport deserves to be seen with honesty, energy, and respect
I’m Karen Yeomans, a London-based sports photographer specialising in women’s sport, movement and performance. This Press & News page brings together interviews, features and long-form stories that explore what it really takes to photograph elite sport and why representation behind the camera matters.
My work focuses on power, resilience, community and visibility. I photograph female athletes with the same intensity, craft and editorial intention historically reserved for men’s sport, creating imagery that feels real, cinematic and human.
Here you’ll find press coverage, awards news and behind-the-scenes insights from commissioned projects, including women’s rugby, boxing and wider sports storytelling. If you’re researching women’s sport photography, looking for a sports photographer in London, or commissioning a campaign-led shoot, these features offer a clear window into my approach and values.