{"id":5195,"date":"2021-06-21T10:13:51","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T14:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yemeniamerican.com\/en\/?p=5195"},"modified":"2021-06-21T17:20:17","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T21:20:17","slug":"the-photographer-capturing-this-moment-in-hamtramck-soccer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yemeniamerican.com\/en\/the-photographer-capturing-this-moment-in-hamtramck-soccer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Photographer Capturing this Moment in Hamtramck Soccer"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Simon Albaugh \u2013 Yemeni American News<\/p>\n

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. \u2013 Front and Center near the edge of the field, Photographer Denise Allen waits for the perfect moment \u2013 a snapshot of action from the field where many teams have made their home.<\/p>\n

One of Keyworth Stadium\u2019s resident photographers, Allen goes to games with a sense of anticipation. A former teacher, she\u2019s made a new career over a love of soccer, photography and the camaraderie with the teams themselves.<\/p>\n

Starting at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, she initially took the launch into professional photography on a pro-bono basis, shooting for various teams for free.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo build my portfolio, and due to COVID\u2019s financial strains on the teams, I started off shooting games for free,\u201d Allen said. \u201cI began shooting with Inter Detroit, which brought us to shooting a couple games at Keyworth Stadium against City United. One of the players from City United reached out to me to inquire about pricing, and eventually their coach reached out as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Allen\u2019s photography goes back a little further than a year ago. When her children were in their elementary school years, she first photographed action shots for their sports teams. This was when she was still a teacher, but Allen says it was the beginning of her plan to work as a professional photographer.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photos by Denise Allen<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAs my son, Sam, who currently shoots with me and started his own photography business, got older, I was asked to shoot for his basketball and soccer teams,\u201d Allen said. \u201cI fell in love with shooting sports and knew one day I would start my own photography business.\u201d<\/p>\n

As that business grew over the past year with the teams in Hamtramck and Dearborn, the relationship they developed around Allen\u2019s photography became a focus. Allen says she looks for moments of emotion for her photos, something that impacts the work more than just action.<\/p>\n

This relationship between her and her subjects is based around the photos. Even with the hours of editing, traveling and photographing, Allen says it\u2019s worth it because of what others can see in her work. It doesn\u2019t hurt that the teams appreciate the moments she captures either.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is what I hope others see in my work \u2013 not just an action shot, but the physicality, skill, passion and emotion of the sport, from the players to the fans,\u201d Allen said. \u201cI hope to convey my love and passion for everything about the game and photography through my photos.\u201d<\/p>\n

The shots Allen takes all come anticipating the next move and staying in the moment in front of her. Both are skills that she\u2019s built over her years of shooting sports photography. At the root of all her shots is a careful focus on the trials of the sport.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo by Denise Allen<\/em><\/p>\n

Often in Allen\u2019s photos, the viewer will see expressions of frustration \u2013 players challenged to their limit by the sport, opposing team and plays. In many photos, the player is at the edge of their skills, playing with an expression of being absolutely challenged by the sport they love. All of this is carefully seen and quickly photographed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say I am often anticipating the next move \u2013 will he pass, will there be a slide tackle, a cross?\u201d Allen said. \u201cJust trying not to miss a crucial moment. The more I shoot the more natural it becomes to anticipate what will happen next.\u201d<\/p>\n

Outside of photography, Allen can still be seen enjoying soccer games in the area. Her dream to remain in sports photography to the height of soccer playing drives her just as much as the players\u2019 love for her photography.<\/p>\n

But for the time being, Allen can be found on the sidelines at Keyworth shooting with her Canon R6 Mirrorless Camera. Focused, patient and waiting for the next shot, the game through her eyes will continue to captivate lovers of the sport.<\/p>\n

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Denise Allen\u2019s photography can be found here<\/a>. Allen\u2019s photography website is www.deniseallenphoto.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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