How Jean Fruth Photographed Women's Hockey at the Olympics

Sports photographer, filmmaker, and Sony Artisan Jean Fruth shares her journey from portrait photography to covering some of the biggest moments in sports. In this conversation, Jean discusses her work documenting women's hockey, photographing the Olympics, and building a long-term storytelling project focused on visibility for female athletes. From planning Olympic coverage and choosing the right gear to capturing both victory and heartbreak, Jean explains how sports photography goes far beyond action shots. She also reflects on the growth of women's hockey, the rise of the PWHL, and why visual storytelling plays an important role in shaping the future of women's sports.

• 00:00 - Do Women's Hockey Players Fight?
• 00:28 - How Jean Got Started in Photography
• 02:13 - Preparing to Photograph the Olympics
• 04:23 - The Camera Gear Jeanne Brought to Milan
• 05:23 - Overcoming the Challenges of Shooting Olympic Hockey
• 06:58 - Creating Unique Hockey Images
• 08:37 - Choosing Lenses and Camera Angles
• 09:29 - Using Motion Blur to Show Speed
• 10:39 - Capturing Victory and Heartbreak
• 11:33 - The Opening Ceremony & The Emotion of the Olympic Games
• 12:20 - The Rise of Women's Hockey & Inspiring the Next Generation