“Living the retired life one frame at a time.” - Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson was one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball history. During his 22-year career, he won five Cy Young Awards, was a 10-time All-Star, and pitched a perfect game. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. But after he retired from baseball, he didn't rest on his laurels. He picked up a new hobby—photography—and has since carved out a successful career as a sports photographer, shooting for the NFL and other publications.
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Johnson always had an interest in photography, but it wasn't until he retired from baseball that he was able to pursue it full time. He enrolled in online courses and workshops and quickly developed his skills. In 2017, he shot his first NFL game for The Athletic. He's since shot games for Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN. He's also shot spring training and Major League Baseball games, as well as portraits of athletes like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson.
Despite coming late to photography, Johnson has quickly made a name for himself in the industry. His photos have been featured in exhibitions and he was named one of Sports Illustrated's "Top 100 sports photographers of the year" in 2020.
Randy Johnson is proof that it's never too late to pursue your passion. After a successful 22-year career in baseball, he picked up photography and has since established himself as one of the top sports photographers in the world. If you're thinking about following your dreams, take inspiration from Randy Johnson and go for it! PhotoSesh is a great platform for both celebrity photographers and up and coming rising star photographers. We have resources for all skill levels along with social media tutorials, photography courses, discounts for equipment, and even photography insurance. For more information on joining our global army of photographers please email partners@photosesh.com.