Denise Maxwell
Denise of Lensi Photography is a full-time, multi-genre photographer of 13 years. She covered her first major sporting event in 2013 (Diamond League Athletics) in 2022, was one of the Commonwealth Games Photographers and in 2023 was shortlisted for the World Sports Photography Awards in two categories. www.lensilearning.co.uk
Essential kit
A must-have lens is the 70-200mm. Every sports photographer I know has one of these. They are quick, light enough to carry around all day and versatile. I also have longer telephoto zoom lenses, such as the Sigma 150-600mm and Canon 100-500mm. I’ve hired an 800mm previously too.
In terms of what camera to use, one with a high frame rate in burst mode will make your life easier. I have shot sports with a range of cameras over the year, from my Canon EOS 50D and 7D, all the way through to my Canon
