Sports photography can be a beautiful craft when all the variables come together. Positioning, lighting, action and camera setting mix together to create a wonderful piece of art. Cincinnati Soccer Talk’s photography staff deliver these masterpieces week in and week out. We are five months into the 2024 campaign. Let’s take a look at some of Cincinnati Soccer Talk photography staff’s favorite images up to this point and their thoughts about them.

Anders Saling

X: @SalingMedia | Instagram: @SalingMedia | Website: salingmedia.com

‘This image was captured at Washington Park as the Bailey gathered and prepared for their march to TQL Stadium. It was FC Cincinnati’s home opener against Toronto FC. I anticipated that the march from Washington Park to TQL would draw a large crowd, as it was the first home game of the season. However, I underestimated the number of people who showed up, sang and danced, anticipating another strong season. In the midst of the singing and dancing, a gentleman wielded a sword, demonstrating the strength of the Bailey. A megaphone showcased the voice of the fans, and a Cincinnati flag represented the unity of the city. I chose this image as my favorite photo of the season so far because it creatively tells the story of this awesome team!

*Note – I always end up with goosebumps while taking pictures when I hear Shalala!’

Joe Craven

X: @CravenJoePhotos | Instagram: @cravenjoephotos | Website: cravenjoe.smugmug.com

‘One characteristic of the photography I try to produce is to get the viewer closer to the action. This image is one of my favorites so far this season because it provides a different perspective for fans. My hope is that it conveys the level of difficulty and amount of work Roman is encountering in the challenge to successfully make this save. Going further, the framing of the composition isn’t ideal, but I think it reinforces that not all things have to be perfect to work.’

Megan Lee

Instagram: @meganleemedia | Website: meganleephotography.pic-time.com

‘Leading the pack into the fortress…

FC Cincinnati supporters heading towards TQL Stadium during the march from Washington Park.’

Editor Sections

Here are some photos the editing staff has selected as our favorites from our fantastic photographers.

Brian Mack

Instagram: @mackvisuals5 | Website: mackvisuals.com

Luciano Acosta celebrates his match-winning goal versus the Columbus Crew.

Rob Moore

Instagram: @robmooredotnet | Website: robmoore.net

Isaiah Foster celebrating his goal in FCC’s 4-0 win over Cavalier FC in the first-ever Concacaf Champions Cup match in TQL Stadium.

David Starcher

Instagram: @d_starcher

Dado Valenzuela advancing the ball during his hat trick performance with FCC2 over the Philadelphia Union II.

Matt Barnes

Instagram: @mc.sportsmedia

Professional wrestler and Cincinnati native Angelo Dawkins pulls the sword pre-match.

Scott Huck

Instagram: @scotthuckphoto

Matt Miazga after a 2-1 win over Hell Is Real foe Columbus Crew.

Courtney Nicole

Stefan Chirila advancing the ball in FCC’s 2-1 victory over Crown Legacy.

John Haggard

Instagram: @haggardmedia

FC Cincinnati forward Corey Baird reacting to one of many missed opportunities versus CF Monterrey in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Aiden Holt

Instagram: @aidenholtproductions

Isaiah Foster defending for FCC2.