Top
Tennishead photographer Mike Frey shares his experience of a typical day at Wimbledon
Tennis Coaching

Inside the Photo Pit


 

Originally published on 09/07/15

Frey, winner of the 2014 Wimbledon Photograph of the Year, wore a microphone for Sportsworld programme on the BBC World Service, sharing highlights of his day, which included shooting the moment Dustin Brown celebrated the biggest win of his career against two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal.

"There's two strips of seating either side of the court, both sunken so it is essentially a pit," Frey told Sportworld's Paddy O'Connell. "There are seats in there the photographers can use, they are almost at ground level so you are looking up at the players. There are two of these left in the world now; in New York and here at Wimbledon."

Frey added: "Every match is different and every match is an opportunity to try and pull something good out of it. When Dustin won that was a great opportunity; he went absolutely mad and that's a great picture.

"The winning picture (left) would be when Dustin Brown celebrated: he's got his mouth wide open, his head thrown back and he's screaming. It's a great picture."

Click here to listen to Sportsworld: Inside the Photo Pit from the BBC World Service

Now get the WORLD’S BEST TENNIS MAGAZINE here

By
0

Tim Farthing, Tennishead Editorial Director & Owner, has been a huge tennis fan his whole life. He's a tennis journalist and entrepreneur as well as playing tennis to a national standard. He also helps manage his local club and volunteers for his local tennis organisation. He's a specialist in content about the administration of professional tennis and tennis coaching for all levels.