How do I decide what games to cover?

I get far more requests to cover games than I can possibly do, so it forces me to make some difficult decisions about which games to cover each day.

As you may know, I do sports photography mostly because I enjoy it. During school sports seasons, I often spend 25-30 hours per week taking, editing, and sharing photos. 

But I also have a full-time job, so I need to make decisions about the games that I take photographs at.

Hired coverage comes first

While I’m happy to take requests and do my best to accommodate them when I can, the only way to guarantee that I will cover an event is to hire me to be there. 

Booster clubs, parents, schools, and even players hire me to cover regular season and tournament games, as well as special occasions like senior nights or homecoming.

School sports

If I haven’t been hired to cover another game and don’t have a portrait session, chances are you will find me at a local high school game.

I primarily photograph high school varsity games and events in Bow and Concord since these are closest to my home. (I don’t cover most JV and middle school games, and you can learn more about that here.)

I also regularly cover high school games for the Concord Monitor and that takes me to other capital area venues as well.

Bow rec leagues

During the peak of school sports seasons, that’s often all that I can do since I have so many commitments. 

However, I will occasionally go to a local recreation league game. 

I will often go to special events for these leagues, like BYBS Opening Day and the BAC Basketball Tournament.

Additional questions?

My wife, Jen, handles all of these requests and is happy to connect and let you know what might be possible. Just contact us to find out more.

This guide was last updated on September 18, 2025.

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