Being a football fan from an early age, Harvey always knew that his dream career would lie within the sport.
He began by studying sports media at college by doing “a lot of camera work, journalism and an array of things” and continued his journey by studying the same thing in university.
“I thought I wanted to be a journalist but swayed to photography because of the creative aspect of it”.
After volunteering at a local club for a couple of years, Harvey landed the job at Forest Green, and his career began there with his first official photography job.
Watching football now is “a much different experience” for the young photographer since watching football became his job.
“I switch of the fan and emotional aspect of me” when working pitch side for the club, but “obviously” wants his club to win. Working as a professional photographer, its clearly very important to Maggs that his job is done well before he worries about the final score.
Not like he would have much time to worry about the team’s performance as he is “constantly having to edit and send of photos in real time”, meaning he misses a lot of the fan aspects of the game. “
The hard work pays off when good days inspire “gratitude and joy” from the players after seeing his photos.
“The fact that the players can give me great feedback it gives me a lot of confidence and motivation to keep going; I keep wanting to improve and get better”.
“my best shoot ever was at Sutton away” which was his first away game with the club and although it ended in a draw, the day itself was “joyful” and he “ticked of all his boxes”.
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