Submersion

by Molly James

Submerge yourself. Sport is not just something you do, it's a lifestyle. My lifestyle. Swimming is the most popular recreational activity after walking and the importance of teaching people to swim brings them to the sport. Between April 2012 and 2013, 2.89 million people were reported as regular swimmers making it valuable to so many of us. My love for sport has made me the person I am today. Through various sports I have learnt and found my desire to capture each special moment which has lead me to progressing further into the field. It's around me on a daily basis and has been the biggest factor in appreciating how the camera seizes each motion, moment, movement and memory. Ultimately, the sport that has driven me to pursue a career in photography is swimming. Swimming is a sport that requires commitment and dedication, and this has taught me how to strive for success and develop personally. Being a competitive swimmer has given me the ability to see things behind the lens others may not, by capturing the precise moment for the best shot. Combined with my studio skills, lighting techniques, and Photoshop I have managed to create images that are unique in comparison to other sports photographers creating an unusual set of images. The exhibition shows a motion of all four strokes, diving, tumble turns, a backstroke start, a push off and the progression of underwater phase, and emotion shots expressing the swimmer's identities. 'You're only one swim away from a good mood'

Hardcover

Published May 3, 2018