The SportsGrad Podcast #232: How to be the AFL Chief Photographer with Michael Willson
Meet Michael Willson, Chief Photographer at the AFL.
Chances are you’re already familiar with his work, Michael’s captured some of THE most iconic AFL photos in the last 16 years - Think the Taylor Harris kick, Lance Franklin’s 1000th goal, and more.
In this pod we cover how Michael got his start via grassroots football, what he packs into his kit bag each game, and how he captures the big moments for millions to enjoy.
If you’d love to be a sports photographer or want to know the stories behind the photos, do yourself a favour and listen to Michael Willson's career on the SportsGrad Podcast.
We cover:
(0:00) Introduction
(04:02) SG Community Update
(08:24) Welcome Michael
(18:10) Why he chose photography
(24:02) Photography portfolios in 2004-07?
(26:47) The items in an AFL Photographer’s kit bag
(32:51) The story behind Buddy 1000
(38:38) Covering a game in the AFL
(43:32) Day in the life on game day
(48:47) A week as an AFL Photographer
(51:06) 3 Tips to take quality photos
(58:57) Michael’s main challengers
(01:04:32) #ASKSPORTSGRAD
Additional episodes you might enjoy:
#124: Hamish McLachlan (Seven Network) - How to commentate the AFL Grand Final
#210: Brian Taylor (Seven Network) - How to be an AFL commentator
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