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.
Shortlisted Again: Rugby Photographer of the Year
For the fifth time, my work was shortlisted for Rugby Photographer of the Year. I was away on assignment and missed the awards, so gave my ticket to a photographer in our friendship group who didn't have a seat. I want to talk about why this was an easy decision, why commissioned work is what makes personal work possible, and how the pay gap in sports photography decides whose vision the rest of us get to see.
Photographing the T20 Women's World Cup at Lord's
Twenty years ago, I watched the 2005 Ashes from the stands at Edgbaston, Lord's and The Oval, a cricket fan whose love of the game began with Sunday afternoons parked beside a boundary rope. This summer I returned to Lord's for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, this time below the Edrich Stand with a camera in my hand, photographing elite women's cricket at the ground I'd only ever known as a spectator. This is a story about cricket, women's sport, access and belonging.
The Women’s Rugby World Cup: Seen From the Inside
Photographing the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was a career milestone and a deeply personal, physical, creative commitment. As a female sports photographer working across rugby’s biggest stage, I documented not only elite performance, but the human stories and cultural shift happening around women’s sport. This article reflects on the connections formed, perceptions changed and futures reimagined.
World Sports Photography Finalist 2026: Women’s Rugby
Being selected as a World Sports Photography Awards finalist 2026 for my work at the Women’s Rugby World Cup is both an honour and a moment of reflection. This project was about committing to women’s rugby at scale, navigating real financial and logistical challenges, and staying true to a belief that these stories deserve time, care and visibility. This post offers a behind-the-scenes insight into the work, the archive, and why making it mattered so much to me.
Photographing the Anglo-American Padel Cup 2025
When I stepped onto the court as the official photographer for the inaugural Anglo-American Padel Cup, I didn’t know what to expect. Fresh from photographing the Rugby World Cup, I was craving something new and padel turned out to be exactly that: fast, social, inclusive, and visually alive. Photographing this growing sport in such a friendly setting reminded me why I love what I do, finding rhythm, competition and connection in sport.
Rugby World Cup 'Where We Belong' Launch
On a bright Saturday in Brighton, I had the privilege of photographing the launch of ‘Where We Belong’ a powerful campaign unveiled at the very top of the i360. The event also marked the Women’s Rugby World Cup and UK Sport’s joint pledge to drive greater inclusion across the British sports industry.
Sports Category AOP Award Finalist, A Full Circle Moment
I’m over the moon to be nominated as a Finalist in the 40th AOP Photographer Awards, Sports category. This is work in progress as I aim to capture the emotional intensity of rising British boxer Vivien Parsons. This ongoing portrait series documents her journey and personal growth, purposely offering an alternative to conventional boxing imagery and celebrate the real, human stories within sport.
Rugby Journal 30: Rugby, Representation and 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.
Feel the Fight: Haringey Box Cup 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
SportsAid 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
If you're researching women's sport photography, looking for a sports photographer in London, or commissioning a campaign shoot, these features offer a clear window into my approach and values. You can also explore my movement and yoga photography, read what clients say or get in touch to discuss a brief.