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Born in Huntington Beach, CA, I grew up experiencing the beauty of moderate seasons and the opportunities for numerous outdoor and physical activities. Having been involved in activities and sports during my formative years, I learned that many of life's lessons can be uncovered through participation in athletics and competition. This love of sports followed me into college where I competed, and completed my degrees, at the University of California, Berkeley.  

 

I sold my first print almost 23 years ago working as a freelance concert photographer in the San Francisco Bay area. This was at a time when you shot either film or transparency. There was no computer post-processing; your best work had to happen behind the lens of the camera. Consequently, that same photographic discipline still applies today: I focus on a perfect product right at the time of the event, versus relying on post-production software to obtain the right image.

Following my years of concert photography, I gravitated towards sports photography and shooting, primarily, women’s sports. As a female athlete, I remember how rare it was to have a photographer or reporter at our games. We worked hard to gain media attention, yet we never received “the spotlight”, like our male counterparts. Today, I strive to “give back” to all those female athletes that put their hearts and soles on the line every day of practice and of competition. As a former Division l athlete, I know what it takes to vie for a national championship, as well as the agony of falling short; I know the feeling of playing your final collegiate game, knowing there are no professional opportunities to pursue. And I know the beauty of achieving success through hard work and finesse versus sheer physical power.  As a photographer, I work hard to capture these moments and the emotions behind them. My aim has and continues to be a true portrayal of sports, both male and female, and to promote a better understanding of all that goes into competition and the athlete achieving their goals and dreams.

 

Based in the greater Philadelphia area, I specialize in sports photography, covering competitions from grassroots right up to the top level. I am driven by the philosophy that the most powerful and compelling images are driven not by just capturing raw strength and power, but also by documenting skill, finesse, and emotional drive. I pride myself on producing top quality, striking images that not only capture the action, but also convey the sense of emotion, atmosphere, and tension of the sport.

 

Images on this site are available to purchase as prints or license for editorial, commercial, and personal use. I am available to cover sporting events at any level, and charge by the assignment, not hourly, thereby providing a reliable estimate and one that can be tailored to fit your budget. Contact me to discuss your requirements.

 

 

 

          ~ Beth Strauss, Photographer

All images on this site © Beth Strauss ​ ~  All rights reserved

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