My name is Damien Garth. I’m the founder and the Damo of SportPicsByDamo, a collection of my favourite sporting photos that I have taken over the past 30+ years.
Im Sydney based, but always keen and ready to travel.
Ive been taking photos since I was a teenager, back then it was hit and miss on film, but that helped develop my own personal style and eye for an image.
Although I mainly take sport photos - because that is what I enjoy. Any time I go away, be that a holiday or just a weekend or even night for my “real” work, the first thing sorted and packed is my camera - it may not get used, but its always there !
With no formal qualification or employment, the majority of my pictures have been taken from the sidelines or grandstands at numerous sporting events around the world.
In 2022, I was lucky enough to commence accredited shooting for the Sydney Kings in the Australian National Basketball League on a freelance basis.
In 2024, I began working with the Inner West Bulls NBL1 team.
My Image of the most controversial moment in State of Origin Game 1 2024.
Being born and bred in Sydney, winter means a football code, and for me that is Rugby League.
Up close to the constant action Basketball is great to shoot - I am lucky enough to currently be accredited with the NBL through the Sydney Kings.
If winter is football, summer is traditionally cricket.
I will happily shoot anything - Baseball, American Football, Motor Racing
Snipets, Contacts, Comments, notable likes and anything of note.
Taking photos beyond the original captured image.
The stories behind some of my favourite pictures in 1000 words.
Not just a one trick pony, some of my other non sport work.
The Dunk. Jaylen Adams with what was widely described as the dunk of the 2021-22 season. This picture was widely used through print and digital media.
I am available to shoot your sport, local or professional teams. More than happy to discuss budget and your objectives from the shoot - specific player, specific moments, working directly with the photographer (me) ensures I shoot what you want.
1991 FAI Cup - NSW v Victoria at North Sydney Oval. Dual 101 ‘s Mark & Steve Waugh with twin centuries in a domestic cup game full of International stars. Shot on film, the iconic scoreboard from that day, inclusive of bucket hat wearing local.