About Karen Yeomans, Sports & Movement Photographer

I’m Karen Yeomans, a London-based sports and movement photographer working with brands, agencies and editorial clients across sport, fitness, active lifestyle and women’s sport.

Sport has always been at the heart of my life. From the muddy cross-country races of my childhood to the exhilaration of the London Marathon finish line, my journey has always been guided by movement. Whether it’s the tension of test cricket or the adrenaline of a tight rugby match, I’m drawn to the emotion and energy that sport brings. Movement is more than competition for me. At times it has been medicine, helping me manage chronic illness and build resilience. That lived experience of working with the body, and the communities that grow around sport, sits at the core of my work. If you're looking to find a sports photographer who understands both the emotional and physical side of sport, you’re in the right place.

That personal connection shapes how I work on every shoot: with calm direction, emotional awareness and a deep respect for the person in front of the camera. My work focuses on capturing the spirit, movement and human stories behind sport. A big part of my mission is increasing the visibility of women’s sport. I believe a female perspective behind the camera helps shape a richer, more authentic narrative. In 2018 I was honoured with the Women’s Sport Trust Imagery of the Year award, recognising my contribution to this work.

Alongside sport, I work as a commercial brand photographer and fitness photographer, creating authentic, movement-led imagery for campaigns, athlete portraits and active lifestyle storytelling. Based in North London, I work across the UK and internationally with brands, editorial clients and organisations looking to create powerful visual stories with purpose.
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Outside of photography, life is shared with my trusty sidekick Ruby the Welsh Terrier. Between dog agility courses (I definitely need the training more than she does), exploring London’s hidden treasures, or winding down with a well-earned gin cocktail, life is rarely still.

If you’re planning a sports, movement or active lifestyle campaign, I’d love to hear what you’re building.
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