World Sports Photography Finalist 2026: Women’s Rugby
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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.

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World Sports Photography Awards Finalist
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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.

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Sports Category AOP Award Finalist, a Full Circle moment
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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.

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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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