In this episode, Mark speaks with Wendell Cruz, sports & event photographer. Wendell combines his love of sports and photography to become a highly sought-after sports and event photographer. His images appear on media outlets throughout the country, such as New York Times, NBC Sports, and Sports Illustrated to name a few.
1:02 Started in Law, always loved photography
2:08 Public Defender background
3:09 Getting started in photography / Process
5:02 How to become an in-demand Sports Photographer
5:21 Current state of Sports Photography
6:54 Importance of having a mentor(s)
8:01 Tips to getting started & Significance
9:35 Big Break at Madison Square Garden & Belmont Stakes
11:51 Importance of Networking & following up
13:55 Seasons of Sports Photography
15:30 How to get booked for high-profile sporting events
18:46 Most Memorable Events: Triple Crown & Dwayne Wade's last game
21:32 Three reasons to get into sports photography
24:05 Effects of social media & cell phones on the industry
27:49 Advice to young professionals
Wendell Cruz
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https://twitter.com/Finish1stPhotos
http://www.finishfirstphotos.com/
Mark Testa
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