From the Collegian to the Olympics: Building a Career in Sports Photography

Abbie Parr demystifies one of the techniques that stopped her in her tracks early in her career: remote camera work. In this workshop, Abbie will walk participants through rigging and triggering remote cameras in real time. A beginner-friendly and hands-on session that will cover gear, placement, and the fundamentals that make remote setups possible, whether you're shooting a basketball backboard, a catwalk, or center field.

AP Staff Photographer Abbie Parr traces her path from her first job at the Rocky Mountain Collegian to covering the Olympics for The Associated Press, using a slideshow of her work to anchor a conversation about community, the IOC Young Photographers program, and how to prepare for covering your first major event.

A panel of sports and lifestyle photographers digs into what it actually takes to cover professional leagues, major events, and bucket-list assignments, from press passes and access to the relationship-building that keeps careers alive.