Sports PhotograPhy Workshop
Columbia, SC / Nov. 28, 2026 / $349
Workshop instructor Sean Rayford has covered South Carolina women’s basketball for Getty Images and Associated Press for more than a decade. (Photo by Sean Rayford for Getty Images)
This sports photography workshop is a five hour experience split between classroom instruction and hands on camera work in the field. We’ll have athletes to photograph and some competitive action. During the initial classroom setting, we address student goals and challenges. and we also review the field session.
Covering Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball and more. There are 4 available spots and plenty of time for 1-on-1 instruction.
(Photo by Sean Rayford for Getty Images)
Whether you’re a beginner just getting into sports photography, or making it part of your career, you’ll leave this workshop with a better grasp on how to get where you want to be.
(Photo by Sean Rayford)
(Photo by Sean Rayford for Getty Images)
What photographers say about Sean’s Instruction
“If you don't know where you want to go, you can't set your GPS. This [workshop] reeled me in and I feel like I have a trajectory. I can set my GPS now. I think it gave me chills.”
-Elisa
“Hearing directly from someone actively working at a high level shortens the learning curve and gives clear direction on how to carve out space for yourself. Sean doesn’t sugarcoat challenges, but provides guidance to make the work sustainable and approachable. I feel more prepared to focus, stay ethical, and continue producing meaningful work without getting lost in the noise.”
-Katherine Beard
“Sean has WAY more experience in the documentary photography/photojournalism and he was able to help me figure out a path to what I see as success.
-Jim Conyers
“As someone trying to break into the industry it was really helpful to finally speak with someone who has so much experience. I found Sean's ability to provide advice on a one on one basis really beneficial. Sean listened to where I was in my career, gave me realistic expectations about the industry, and encouraged me to start my own site to host photo essays.”
-Thomas Hunter
(Photo by Sean Rayford for The State Newspaper)
I also offer portfolio reviews.