Brad Deel

Photographer

Brad Deel is a sports photographer known for creating bold, high-impact images that capture the intensity and dedication athletes bring to their sport. He has worked with athletes across a wide range of disciplines, producing distinctive, professional-level portraits that stand out. His work has been featured by ESPN, Bleacher Report, and SportsCenter, and he has collaborated with brands such as Netflix for the Quarterback premiere, Formula 1’s Williams Racing, and Virginia Tech Athletics. In addition to client work, Brad travels the country teaching flash photography workshops, sharing advanced techniques in lighting, composition, and creativity to help others elevate their sports photography.

Brad's Game Day Photography Gear

The Sony Alpha 7R V provides high-resolution images and fast autofocus for capturing those moments, and cropping if necessary with its 61 megapixels. While the 70–200mm f/2.8 GM II is the primary action lens for isolating athletes and covering plays from the sidelines. The 16–35mm f/2.8 GM II provides a wide perspective for capturing the atmosphere, stadium, team celebrations. The 50mm f/1.4 adds a fast, natural perspective that works well for portraits, details and lower-light moments. Together, this kit provides the flexibility I need to cover the action and tell the story of game day.