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TRICKS OF THE TRADE:
Sport Photographer By Feifei Sun | Photo by Christopher Starbody
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ike many lensmen before him, Brett Beyer didn’t set out to become a photographer. The Brooklyn-based artist studied sculpture and installation at Bard College, where he worked mostly with metal as a welder. Without easy access to such supplies after graduation, Beyer shifted his focus to other fine art disciplines that would allow him to manipulate form and motion. First dabbling with light paintings, he eventually moved to music photography. For the past two years, he has worked as an urban sports photographer, capturing New York’s Parkour community for websites such as National Geographic Adventure. Here, Beyer shares his tips on shooting athletes, and expanding your brand.