INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Photos Workshop at the Men’s & Women’s Basketball 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. A 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.
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 at the time of the workshop. 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 December 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST. Notifications will be sent out by January 31, 2026. More information about the application can be found on the application page by CLICKING HERE. Schedules and more information will be given to selected students later.
