From College Courts to NFL Sidelines
Leah Montgomery Leah Montgomery

From College Courts to NFL Sidelines

Breaking into the world of professional sports photography wasn’t just about having a camera—it was about learning to anticipate the perfect moment, adapting to high-pressure environments, and delivering images at lightning speed. My journey started on a college basketball court in Virginia, where a chance meeting with seasoned photographer Geoff Burke changed everything. Under his mentorship, I went from capturing NCAA games to shooting on the sidelines of NFL, NBA, and MLS events. Along the way, I mastered fast turnarounds using Photo Mechanic, embedding metadata, and transmitting images via FTP—all crucial skills in the fast-paced world of sports media. Though my career has since evolved into marketing, the lessons from those high-energy sidelines continue to shape the way I tell stories today.

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How I Support the Tennessee Titans
Leah Montgomery Leah Montgomery

How I Support the Tennessee Titans

Behind the Lens: How I Support the Tennessee Titans as a Remote Photo Editor

Working remotely as a photo editor for the Tennessee Titans has been one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of my career. My role plays a key part in ensuring that the Titans' visual content is timely, high-quality, and ready to share with their fans across various platforms. I support their photography team by streamlining the photo editing process, especially on game days.

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