Competitive swimmer doing freestyle stroke in pool, wearing goggles and swim cap, splashing water during race.

 

CM Play Photography

 

High‑energy action, athletic events, and bold sportraits across Columbus and the Midwest.

CM Play delivers high‑energy sports photography for athletes, teams, clubs, and organizations across Columbus and the Midwest. From competitive action to stylized sportraits and athletic events, my work is crisp, dynamic, and built to showcase performance at its peak.

 

Water polo athletes battle for possession of the yellow ball in the pool.

 

Action Photos

 

School Sports • Club Sports • Swim • Volleyball • All Sports


Fast, dynamic coverage that captures the intensity, emotion, and peak moments of competition. Clean, crisp edits with sharp detail and natural color.

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Swimmers race in an indoor pool at Upper Arlington Golden Bears natatorium with yellow lane lines and championship banners.

 

Athletic Events

 

 

Tournaments • Invitationals • Showcases • Meets • Team Events


Full‑event coverage for clubs, schools, and organizations. From warm‑ups to awards, I document the full story of your athletic event with energy and consistency.

 

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Athletic portrait with orange Flyers uniform against dramatic blue lighting.

 

Sportraits

 

Bold • Stylized • Athlete‑Focused


Custom sportraits designed to highlight personality, strength, and style. Dramatic lighting, clean edits, and images built to stand out.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

 

High‑energy, performance‑focused coverage

 

 

 

I anticipate the action, track the key moments, and deliver crisp, detailed images that showcase athletes at their best.

 

 

 

 

 

Your gallery features natural color, sharp detail, and a polished look that highlights performance without heavy filters.

 

 

 

Clean, consistent editing

 

A streamlined online gallery

 

 

 

Teams and families receive a private gallery with easy downloads, print options, and simple sharing — no hassle, no confusion.

 

 

PORTFOLIO PREVIEW

 

A sequence of stretching exercises demonstrated on a light background showing leg and hip mobility movements.
Black and white image of skateboarding tricks and movements on concrete surface.
Water polo athletes battle for possession of the yellow ball in the pool.
Basketball court with dramatic blue lighting and basketballs arranged for sports photography.
Artistic black and white security camera footage showing a figure walking beneath yellow numbered signs in a parking garage.
A sequence of silhouettes practicing swimming strokes against a dark background.
Red and white checkered poles line up along a grassy field with a white fence and trees in the background.
Urban race course marked with orange traffic cones along city street with skyline in background.
Young athlete participates in outdoor triathlon event.
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Soccer player kicking a ball on a sunny grass field during practice.

Let’s capture your next big moment.

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Black and white action sequence showing water polo players competing in a swimming pool during a match.

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