About Shoota - Freelance UK Sports & Event Photographer

Shoota is a freelance sports and event photography service based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Providing powerful, story driven professional photography that gets you seen, remembered, and chosen.

Why Choose Shoota UK

I deliver professional imagery that:

✅ increases visibility

✅ drives engagement

✅ elevates reputation

✅ supports growth for clubs, charities, organisations, schools and live events across the UK.

With over 20 years of experience behind the camera, I specialise in capturing fast paced sport, large scale events, live productions and real moments as they happen, critically without disrupting play or the flow of the day. From league fixtures, competitions and tournaments to charity fundraisers, proms, corporate events and live performances, I create images that tell the story of your event and keep working for you long after the final whistle or curtain call.

I offer sports photography, event photography and live performance coverage for organisations across the UK.

Experience That Counts

What this experience means for clients is simple: fewer missed moments, smoother event days and images that are ready to use immediately. I know how sport and live events unfold, where the important moments happen and how to capture them without getting in the way.

With over 20 years of experience behind the camera , I specialise in fast paced sports photography, large scale event coverage and live productions where there are no second chances. My background in live event and sports photography means I understand movement, timing and storytelling; knowing when to anticipate the moment rather than react to it. I’ve worked across a wide range of environments, from amateur to professional sports and events. Grassroots and school fixtures to national level events with tens of thousands of participants. Charity fundraisers, corporate functions and high-energy live performances. This experience allows me to adapt quickly, work discreetly and consistently deliver strong, usable images under pressure.

✅ Fast paced, unpredictable sports environments

✅ Outdoor sport in all weather conditions

✅ Low light venues and indoor sports halls and arenas

✅ Live theatre, dance and performance showcases

✅ Tight schedules and real time delivery requirements

Whether you need a single key shot or complete coverage for participants, sponsors, media and social channels, I've got you covered.

Based in Haywards Heath, Working Across the UK

Based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, ideally located for Brighton, Sussex, London and the wider South East, with UK wide travel available for larger fixtures, tournaments and events. This central South East location allows me to support both local clubs and national organisations with flexible, reliable freelance photography. When a job requires wider coverage, I work with a trusted network of professional photographers across the country.

You'll often find me on the sidelines of:

📷 Club, school, league fixtures and mass participation events in Sussex, Surrey, London, Kent, Hampshire

📷 Charity events and fundraisers across the South East

📷 Corporate events, awards ceremonies and conferences in London and beyond

📷 Live performance and theatre productions in local and regional venues

2025-11-09 England Netball Premier League 3 round 9, Sussex Thunder v Hatfield

Sport & Event Photography Expertise Across the UK

Shoota specialises in sport photography, event photography, live performance and promotional imagery for clubs, charities, schools, governing bodies, businesses and creative organisations:✅ Sports photography: athletics, cycling, team sports - netball / hockey / rugby, triathlon, golf days and competitive fixtures

✅ Club fixtures and tournament coverage

✅ Event & fundraiser photography: charity events, fundraisers, corporate and community events ✅ Live performance, theatre and showcase photography: capturing atmosphere, energy and interaction ✅ Promotional and media imagery: photos suitable for press, website and social media.Whether covering a single fixture or a multi day event, I focus on producing photography that tells the story of the occasion and supports long term promotion.

… making moments matter!

2025-11-29 Brighton and Hove Hockey Club M1 and London Wayfarers M1 England Hockey Men's Conference East

2025-11-29 HHRFC M1 v Eastbourne RFC M1 Surrey Sussex Counties 1 league

2024 Penny Farthing Guinness World Record Extravaganza

A Professional, Flexible Approach

Every club, charity and organisation has different objectives. Before the event I'll work with you to understand:

📷 Who the images are for - participants, sponsors, press, internal use

📷 Where they will be used - web, social, print, large scale display

📷 Any must have moments, people or branding

I work closely with clients to understand their objectives, audience and how images will be used to ensure high quality images matched to your requirements. Whether you are using the images for club promotion, sponsor reporting, social media or archive purposes.

You can expect:✅ Clear communication before the event✅ Professional, unobtrusive coverage on the day✅ Fast turn around of edited images and galleries✅ Straightforward licensing and usage options

✅ Safety focused, with risk assessments and method statements

My goal is to make commissioning photography easy, giving you strong visuals, minimal admin and images you'll be proud to share.

Ready To Elevate Your Event's Impact?

For reliable freelance sports and event photography in West Sussex and across the UK, I've got you covered. Let's talk about coverage tailored to your event, goals, audience and budget.Get in touch to discuss your next event, check availability or request a quote.