The Art and Evolution of Sports Photography with Neil Leifer and Jean Fruth

Sports photographer Jean Fruth sits down with legendary photographer Neil Leifer, the man behind the iconic Muhammad Ali photo (yes, that one). Both have captured defining moments that shaped the way we see sports. In their conversation, they discuss Neil’s career, his favorite images, and how sports photography has evolved over the years.

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:00 - About Neil
• 2:30 - What changed in sports photography?
• 6:22 - What makes a great sports photo?
• 8:11 - Prep
• 11:50 - How has modern cameras change Neil's work?
• 16:27 - How Neil learned his skill
• 19:28 - Know the sport you're photographing
• 27:48 - Handling failure
• 30:08 - Building a relationship with the athlete
• 38:45 - The Muhammad Ali photo
• 41:10 - Jean's work
• 42:45 - Q&A

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