It started on the sidelines — just a father wanting to capture his son's first pitch, his first basket, his first big play. Craig Colthorp is a Chester, NJ-based photographer specializing in youth athletics across baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, and more.
What started as a personal passion has grown into thousands of images — all shot with the same intention: freeze the moments that parents wish they could hold forever. The dirt on the uniform. The look of pure focus. The fist pump in the rain.
Whatever sport your kid plays, I want to shoot it.
Wind-ups, at-bats, diving catches, and the moments after. Indoor or outdoor, rain or sun — baseball delivers the drama.
View Gallery →Fast breaks, jump shots, and the intensity of the hardwood. Gym lighting is a challenge — one worth taking on every time.
View Gallery →Open fields, full-speed runs, and the chaos of the beautiful game. If your kid plays it, I want to shoot it.
View Gallery →Lacrosse, softball, track, football — no sport is off the table. If there's a game, I'm there. Let's talk about your season.
Get in Touch →Interested in having your team or kid's season documented?
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