About this Event
Sports Photography is one of the most dynamic and demanding types of photography. Howard Lao, a Portland-based sports photographer, will cover what it's like to photograph some of the best athletes in the world and how to improve the efficiency of your photography skills on and off the field.
This event will consist of 3 parts. Please see below for details.
Discounts are available for those wishing to attend more than 1 game, please reach out to Howard directly, or [email protected] for more information!
Sports Photography Lecture
March 4th, 2026 7:00 PM to ~8:45 PM at Pro Photo Supply's Event Center & Virtual Stream
(~60 minutes speaking / ~20 minutes learning editing/workflow / ~15 minutes Q&A)
Lecture attendees will learn:
- What makes a good image - Howard will discuss a wide range of sports with a focus on Basketball
- How to take an image from basic to professional
- Behind the scenes of working game day
- How to find the best angles at events
- Camera gear & best settings to use
- Sports Photography etiquette on and off the field
- Remote cameras
- Editing (lightroom), workflow (Photo Mechanic), file storage
Hands-on Workshop (limit 8 students per game)
This hands on workshop gives exclusive access to the court/baseline of the Blazer G League Team - Rip City Remix. All games will be held at the Chiles Center Arena
~ 1 Hour prior to tip off at Chiles Center: 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT TICKET AT CHECKOUT FOR THE GAME/DAY YOU WISH TO ATTEND!
By signing up for the ticket including the Hands-On workshop, you will get exclusive access & individual guidance in covering the game, what to look for, sports photography etiquette, behind the scenes, and more. Each game experience will take approximately 4 hours, with the group meeting 1 hour prior to the game starting.
This workshop will be an excellent practice opportunity for photographers to get some real-life experience with near-professional level athletes.
Hands-on workshop attendees will also received discounts on rental gear (information for this will be in your order confirmation email)
Image Reviews (virtual)
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Video Meeting
Attendees from the hands-on workshop will submit 5-10 photos from the workshop to be reviewed via a virtual platform(Google Meet) during a group session. This image review will take aproximately 90 minutes and allow participants to discuss what went well, and what can be improved on for their next shoot. Howard will also field any of your additional questions during this review session.
ABOUT HOWARD LAO
HOWARD "How" LAO is a freelance award-winning photographer based in the Pacific Northwest, but has covered sports and live events around the world.
He combines his unique background as an NCAA Division 1 athlete with his photography, capturing the essence of athletes and the moments that bring fans closer to the competition.
FREELANCE CLIENTS: Nike, Victory, TrackTownUSA, Hillsboro Hops, The Oregonian, The Associated Press, Getty Images
EVENTS & NETWORKS: 3x Olympic Trials; 4x World Athletics Championships; 7x NCAA Track & Field Championships; NFL/XFL/NCAA League; Major League Soccer & National Women Soccer League; MiLB Baseball - Hillsboro Hops Team Photographer; Winter Youth Olympics & Pan Continental Curling Championships; NBA & NCAA March Madness.
See more of Howard's work on his website and on Instagram under his handle @howlaophotography
ABOUT REGISTRATION
The in-person workshop part of this event is limited to 8 spots per game with a minimum of 4 registered attendees needed. In the event the minimum isn't met, the session will be canceled and registered attendees will receive full refunds.
All attendees will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to the start of the in-person game coverage.
This event has limited space, as a result, registration is required for each attendee. If you are on the waitlist for this event, you will receive a notification, via email, if a space becomes available for you.
PRICING, FEES & REFUNDS
In the event of a refund, Eventbrite Fees are not refundable. Eventbrite fees are only refunded if an event is canceled.
Refunds are only available within 48 hours of the starting time of an event.
Refunds are unavailable once the event has started.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pro Photo Supply - Event Center, 1801 NW Northrup Street, Portland, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 188.58
