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Commercial Sports Photographer Manchester | Paul Cooper Photography

Commercial Sports Photographer

  • PORTFOLIOS
    • FOOTBALL
    • RUGBY
    • ATHLETICS
    • WATERSPORTS
    • CRICKET
    • FITNESS
    • BOXING
    • MOTORSPORTS
    • GOLF
    • CYCLING
    • MARTIAL ARTS
    • OTHER SPORTS
  • ABOUT
  • OVERVIEW
  • CAMPAIGN STORIES
  • BTS
  • CONTACT

 

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Winner Portrait — Iconic Editorial Sports Photography Paul Cooper
BBC SPOTY Studio Production: Elite Athlete Media Day — Professional Portraiture Behind the Scenes
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award Ceremony Portraits — Dramatic Studio Lighting for Sports Media
BBC SPOTY Nominee Editorial Feature: Premium Athlete Branding — Commercial Sports Photography
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Contenders: National Sporting Icons — Official Media Day Stills
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Editorial Headshot — High-Detail Professional Athlete Portraiture
BBC Sports Personality of the Year at Dock10 Studios Salford — Professional Broadcast Media Portraiture
BBC SPOTY Studio Campaign: Elite Athlete Movement and Form — Commercial Sports Photography Paul Cooper
BBC SPOTY Official Contender Portrait: National Sporting Icon — High-End Editorial Sports Photography
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award Winner: Iconic Trophy Portrait — Professional Sports Media Stills

Shot as part of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year campaign, this series brings together key presenters and personalities including Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan.

The brief was to create a set of portraits that felt premium, timeless and consistent across multiple locations — with shoots taking place in London, Manchester and Salford.

Lighting was kept deliberately simple and controlled. A soft, sculpted key light paired with gentle fill allowed for clean skin tones and a polished finish, while the warm gradient background added depth without distracting from the subject.

The results used across BBC media/print

Commercial sports photographer based in Manchester and London creating campaigns, athlete portraits and sports advertising imagery across the UK and internationally.