Athlete & Senior Sports Photography in St. Louis
Bold, cinematic sports photography for athletes who train with purpose.
“My son feels like a celebrity! He said the photos look like advertisements at Footlocker!” - Loni, Mother
JM Photography creates athlete portraits and senior sports photography that showcase strength, focus, and identity. Based in St. Louis and available for travel, I work with athletes who want imagery that feels powerful
Sports Photography Built Around the Athlete
Your sport isn’t just something you do.
It’s part of who you are.
These sessions are designed to capture the mindset, movement, and intensity behind the athlete — not just the uniform. Every detail is intentional, from lighting to location to pacing.
This is athlete photography with presence.
Senior Sports Photography Beyond the Action
This isn’t about freezing a moment in a game. It’s about telling a story.
“Josh did a phenomenal job with my son’s baseball photos.” Sarah, Mother
JM Photography specializes in senior sports portraits that feel cinematic, controlled, and powerful — images that look like they belong in a magazine, not a highlight reel.
Perfect for:
High school senior athletes
College-bound athletes
Recruiting and branding imagery
Looking for a traditional senior session?
“World class photographer!”- Jeremy
What Makes JM Photography Athlete Sessions Different
POWER!
Concept-Driven Sessions
Every athlete session starts with a creative vision — whether that’s strength-focused, gritty, clean, or editorial.
Lighting That Adds Power
Lighting is used intentionally to emphasize form, motion, and intensity — not flat, generic setups.
Posing With Purpose
Athletes are guided through strong, natural movements that feel confident and controlled
“Josh was so creative and professional with my son's senior pictures.” - Brenda, Mother
Sports & Athletes I Work With
JM Photography works with athletes across a wide range of sports, including:
Hockey - Football - Basketball - Soccer - golf - Baseball & softball - Track & field - Wrestling - MMA - Volleyball - workout - and more!
multi-sport athletes are all welcome.
“Josh was so fun to work with! My senior volleyball pictures were amazing!” - Madi
St. Louis Athlete Photography — And Beyond
CUSTOMER Based in St. Louis, JM Photography works with high school and competitive athletes locally and is available for select out-of-state and destination sessions.
If you have a specific location, training facility, or creative concept in mind, we’ll build the session around it.
The Athlete Photography Experience
Step 1 – Planning & Vision
We define the look, energy, and story you want your images to tell.
Step 2 – The Shoot
A focused, high-energy session designed to capture intensity, movement, and confidence.
Step 3 – Final Images
You receive bold, professionally edited athlete portraits built to stand out online and in print.
Athlete Photography for Recruiting & Personal Branding
Strong visuals matter.
Athlete photography sessions are ideal for:
College recruiting profiles
Social media and personal branding
Media days and promotional use
If you want images that feel serious, intentional, and competitive — this is for you.
pricing
minimum two-hour session required for sports photography
two-hour Personal Branding session
$475
ONE LOCATION
ONE OUTFIT
TRAVEL INCLUDED WITHIN 30 MILES OF STL
FULL, HIGH-RESOLUTION EDITED IMAGES
ONLINE GALLERY TO SHARE
FULL PRINTING RIGHTS FOR PERSONAL USE
20% OFF PRINTS IN THE ONLINE GALLERY
Is JM Photography Right for You?
JM Photography athlete sessions are a great fit if you:
Take your sport seriously
Want imagery that feels bold and professional
Care about quality, creativity, and detail
If you’re looking for something quick and basic, I may not be the right fit — and that’s okay.
Book an athlete or sports photography Session
If you’re ready for athlete and senior sports photography in St. Louis that feels cinematic, focused, and powerful — let’s create something that stands out.
“My son is an athlete and Josh has the ability to think outside of the box and capture incredible photos. Super great guy; and very talented!” - Melissa, Mother