1863 Cup at Stoke City FC

I recently had the opportunity to photograph the 1863 Cup at Stoke City FC’s stadium, a high-energy tournament where local companies were given the chance to form a team and compete against each other.

Working alongside their lead sports photographer, my focus was on capturing the overall atmosphere, the teams, the crowd, and the energy around the event but I did get some on pitch action shots whilst I was there.

It was my first time covering an event of this scale and setting, and my first experience with sports photography. With just a 24–70mm lens and no set brief going in, I had to adapt quickly and stay responsive throughout the day.

The feedback from the team was really positive, and it was a great opportunity to step outside my comfort zone and grow as a photographer. I hope to get the chance to consistently work with the team at Stoke City FC as they made it a great day!