Athlete & Fitness Photography

Portraits and action images for athletes, teams, and fitness brands.

Dave Cruz combines a photojournalism background with directed lighting to photograph athletic performance and personality. This portfolio spans fitness portraits, training imagery, and competition coverage across basketball, football, golf, swimming, and other sports.

Serving Atlanta, Marietta, Acworth, Kennesaw, Roswell, Alpharetta, and the surrounding metro area. Discuss your photography project.

Tennis player reaching upward to serve a green ball

Three track athletes in blue warm-up suits outdoors

Track athlete clearing a hurdle on a running track

Runner in a blue uniform airborne beside desert rocks

Sprinter crouched at the starting line in warm evening light

Low-angle portrait of a sprinter at the starting line

Soccer player performing an overhead kick at sunset

Golfer holding a driver across her shoulders against black

Golfer finishing a swing in a dark sleeveless top

Golfer in a turquoise shirt following through on a swing

Golfer in a dark cap and shirt at the end of a swing

Rodeo rider thrown upward beside a bucking horse

Rodeo rider holding on to a bucking bull

Athlete balancing on an exercise ball in a dark studio

Athletes exercising together in a weight-training gym

Athlete doing a push-up between two exercise balls

Man holding two dumbbells near his shoulders

Cyclist leaning forward over a road bicycle against black

Cyclist in orange kit standing with a road bicycle

Swimmer in a yellow cap and goggles posing against black

Swimmer extending both arms forward in a studio portrait

Swimmer demonstrating a stroke against a black background

Woman stretching sideways in a blue athletic top

Competitive swimmer moving through splashing water

Swimmer rising out of the water during a race

Swimmer racing between red lane dividers

Swimmer moving through turquoise water with one arm extended

Swimmer in a USA suit stretching her arms overhead

Portrait of a swimmer wearing a USA suit and goggles

Baseball player sliding beneath an opponent's glove

Baseball player wearing number 22 beside a rocky lake

Baseball player seated on rocks and holding a ball

Baseball player standing on a boulder beside still water

Baseball player holding a bat across his shoulders beside a lake

Basketball players contesting the ball during a game

Basketball player attacking the basket above a defender

Basketball player taking a shot between defenders

Basketball player in a Suns jersey looking upward

Basketball player in a Suns number 34 jersey reacting during a game

Basketball player in blue jumping beside a wall and shadow

Basketball player leaping with a ball beneath a cloudy sky

Basketball player in a striped uniform jumping toward the hoop

Basketball player looking up at the hoop after a jump

Basketball player standing beneath a hoop in a dark gym

Basketball player holding a ball with both arms extended

Basketball player holding a ball in dramatic side lighting

Two basketball players posing beneath a hoop

Basketball player reaching toward an outdoor hoop at sunset

Basketball player standing on an outdoor court at dusk

Basketball player airborne beside a hoop in a dark gym

Basketball player reaching upward beneath a hoop

Three basketball players in dark uniforms against white

Basketball player reaching forward with a ball against white

Basketball player jumping with a ball against white

Football players competing for a pass during a game

Football players reaching for the ball near the end zone

Football receiver tackled while holding the ball

Football players leaping for a pass near sideline photographers

Football ball carrier brought down among several defenders

Football player in a white number 32 jersey carrying the ball

Football players colliding during a tackle

Seated portrait of a football player in a red number 13 uniform

Close-up portrait of a football player in a red jersey

Football player in blue and yellow reaching for a pass

Football player with flowing hair reaching for a catch

Football player seated outdoors with a gold helmet

Football player standing among desert plants at dusk

Football player seated with a ball against a dark background

Planning your assignment

Who commissions athlete photography?

Athletes, trainers, teams, and fitness brands can commission portraits and action imagery for marketing, personal branding, promotional materials, and editorial use.

Do you photograph both portraits and action?

Yes. The portfolio includes directed athlete portraits, training scenes, and live competition. Atlanta-area and national assignments are planned around the sport, location, and intended use.

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