A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to be able to combine my two passions, photography and sport.  As the official photographer of the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam, I had an all access pass to the ins and outs of an incredible event.

EKA - 8814The King of the Netherlands meeting the athletes.

 

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Covering everything from the pre-Games press conference to the closing.

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The media set up was world class.

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Amsterdam getting ready with the EC branding

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voorkant_dailyMy image on the cover of the “Telegraaf” was very rewarding

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Athletes waiting to see whether the beat the Dutch relay record – they did!

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Heading home for the Gold Medal!

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The start of the half marathon in front of the iconic Rijks Museum

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Dafne Schippers – the home favourite winning the 100m and 200m

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World Champ Greg Rutherford

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Could be worse ways to spend a day!

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I loved being a part of such an incredible event! Thank you Amsterdam!