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📍Men’s Final Four in San Antonio, TX 🗓️ April 3 & 4*, 2025

📍 Women’s Final Four in Tampa, FL 🗓️ April 5, 2025

*Split into two sessions.

The NCAA Photos Workshop at the Final Fours is an opportunity for emerging sports photographers to learn, practice, and network. To be considered, aspiring photographers must submit their sports photography portfolio. Our review team will then select 24 students based only on the excellence of their photos.

During the workshop, students will receive portfolio critiques from top photographers in the industry. Then, after a behind-the-scenes look at NCAA Photos’ coverage of the Final Four and a gift from Think Tank Photo, students will be equipped by Canon Professional Services to photograph Men’s Final Four Friday or Women’s Super Saturday Practice. In between activities, attendees will have time to socialize with fellow students and workshop instructors.

This is a tuition-free workshop. Students will receive financial assistance in the form of a stipend to be used towards travel expenses. Booking travel and lodging accommodations are the responsibility of the workshop student.

Eligibility requirements and more information can be found below. Please contact morgan@clarkson-creative.com with any questions.

 

Applications close January 31, 2025

Notifications will be sent out by the end of February 7, 2025

 
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“After my workshop experience, I feel confident in my career goals and that I am on the right track to succeed. I can’t express how truly grateful I am for this experience and cannot thank NCAA Photos and Canon enough!”
— Alysa Rubin | 2022 Student
“I would be absolutely thrilled to recommend the NCAA Photos Final Four Workshop to others! On a scale of 1 to 10, my likelihood of recommending this workshop would be a solid 10.”
— Emily Armstrong | 2023 Student
 
“Everything felt so intentional. Everyone I encountered was so kind. An experience like this can make the difference in knowing exactly what you want to do with your career, which is what it did for me. ”
— Mallory Peak | 2024 Student
 
 
 

application & eligibility

Application

This workshop accepts 12 students for each location, for a total of 24 students. Students can request their preferred location during their application. Please know that this does not ensure that you will be assigned to your preferred location if selected. The information and items below are necessary for your application.

  • Standard Personal Information

  • Education & Professional Information

  • Resumé

  • Portfolio of 15 - 25 sports photography images

Eligibility

  • Minimum of 18 years old. There is no maximum age.

  • Actively pursuing a career in sports photography.

    • Individuals currently in college/university, whether undergraduate or postgraduate.

    • Photographers who are building the foundation of their career and have not held full-time professional photography employment for more than three years.

      • For the purpose of these workshops, employment completed during education does not count toward professional experience.

    • Individuals currently transitioning to sports photography from another career.

    • Photographers of other genres will not be considered due to the nature of this workshop

Applications are due by January 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST. Notifications will be sent out by February 7th, 2025. More information about the application can be found on the application page. Schedules and more information will be given to selected students later.

If you have questions concerning the application or your eligibility reach out to morgan@clarkson-creative.com.

 
 

faq

  • While a large percentage of our applicants are current students, you do not need to be a current student to apply for & be selected for this workshop.

  • For the purpose of these workshops, working experience completed during your education does not count as professional experience.

  • Yes. If you are able to travel to the US to attend, you can apply.

  • Photographing games and other activities surrounding the Final Fours are not included in these workshops.

  • This is a tuition-free workshop. While we may not be able to cover the entirety of your travel expenses, selected students will receive a stipend in the form of reimbursement for travel costs.

  • The booking of travel and lodging is entirely up to the student. We cannot offer any services to assist with the travel process.

    Prior to the workshop, we will connect all selected students in a group message.