Pierre Colsenet Visual
As a sports photographer in Montpellier
As a sports photographer in Montpellier, I spent 22 years competing in BMX and freestyle mountain biking, and 3 years running three sports clubs. I have also negotiated sponsorship deals : I know what a brand looks for in a sponsorship proposal.
I work with athletes, clubs, brands and event organisers who need professional images, consistent with their discipline and useful for their communication.
Every project starts with a conversation about your goals, to create images that truly serve your discipline, your identity and your audience.
What do you need?
Sports photography services
Athlete portraits & brand image
Athlete coverage & media follow-up
Outdoor sports activities
Sports commercial photography
Social media content
Images that serve
your communication
Photos designed to convey your energy and your identity.
Every project has a precise goal, whether it is to showcase an athlete, stage a discipline, tell the story of an event or create content for a campaign.
My approach combines technical skill, an understanding of movement and an eye for aesthetics to produce unique content that catches the eye and gives character to your brand image.
The demands of the field
More than 20 years in sport taught me to anticipate movement, to work in demanding conditions and to capture the decisive moment. This experience now shapes the way I photograph and bring a modern vision.
From reportage to constructed images
Action, portrait, event or production with artificial lighting: I adapt the shoot to your project and guide you towards the message you want to convey.
What matters is creating strong, consistent images that are ready to use.
ATHLETES
Build their brand image and ensure a production quality that reflects the fruit of their efforts, so they stand out.
BRANDS
Support their marketing and communication strategy with impactful and original content.
AGENCIES & CLUBS
Work closely with agencies and clubs to foster new partnerships and ensure a steady flow of content.
Sports portrait photography
You only get one chance to make a good first impression.
Whether you are a personal trainer, athlete, entrepreneur, you won't get a second chance to make your mark.
Benefit from a sharp eye and tailor-made work, from the lighting to the setting.
The centrepiece of your communication starts with the first look.
What matters is not what you do, but who you will become: give yourself the best chance of drawing attention to who you are.
Sports commercial photography
For brands and equipment makers, I produce visuals that show the product in action : clothing worn in motion, equipment in the field, ambassador athletes in action or in the studio.
These images work as well for a product page as for a campaign, a catalogue or your social media. My background as a rider helps me direct athletes and put the product where it can be seen, without losing the authenticity of the movement.
For packshots or studio product photos, see my page commercial photographer in Montpellier.
Projects
Projects I have worked on
Athletes, clubs and brands I have run image projects with.
Personal trainer in Montpellier. Content creation to build his brand image and highlight the personalised coaching he offers his clients.
GOALS COACHING
Professional photos for a social media content strategy. Brand image development with BMX Race specific clothing, advertising and artistic shoot with elite athletes.
SUPERTOUR CLOTHING
Google reviews
Client reviews
Athletes, clubs and brands trust me with their images. Here is what they say, as they posted it on Google (in French).
Method
How a shoot works
The conversation
We talk about your goals, your discipline and how the images will be used: sponsorship, social media, press, campaign or website.
Preparation
I choose the right method: live coverage, crafted portrait or lit production. I scout the location, the light and the constraints on the ground.
The shoot
On the ground, in competition or with the mobile studio, I alternate action shots, portraits and details, and product photos if needed.
Retouching and delivery
Every image is selected and processed one by one: colour, contrast, sharpness. Delivered in a cloud folder, in HD and web versions.
My approach to sports photography
Sports photography takes much more than mastering your camera. It requires understanding movement, anticipating the action and knowing how to spot the moment that will give an image all its strength.
I work with athletes, clubs, brands and sports companies to create content suited to their different needs: communication, sponsorship, social media, press, commercial campaigns or event promotion.
My experience of 22 years competing in BMX and freestyle mountain biking, along with several years running sports clubs, lets me approach these projects with real knowledge of the field. I know the constraints of a competition, what is at stake in a partnership and how important an image is in the communication of an athlete or an organisation.
Every shoot relies on a balance between anticipation, composition, light and movement. Depending on the project, I can focus on reportage and the spontaneous moment, or build more crafted images with specific staging and lighting.
Visual storytelling also matters a lot in the way I work. A good series doesn't just show a performance: it tells the story of an athlete, a team, a discipline or a brand's world.
Post-production then strengthens the work done in the field. Selection, colour grading, contrast, retouching and finishing give a consistent set, ready to use on all your channels.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sports photography
Contact me with any questions or for further advice, I will be happy to answer!
Athlete portraits, competition coverage, athlete follow-up, commercial photography, social media content and communication campaigns.
Athletes, clubs, leagues and federations, teams, brands and equipment makers, sponsors, communication agencies and organisers of sporting or cultural events.
Sports photography also covers motorsport and e-sport, which increasingly needs quality content. I adapt the shoot to the discipline and to your communication goals.
We first discuss your needs and the type of images you are looking for, then we choose the most suitable method: reportage, portrait session, commercial content or marketing production.
I can work directly on the ground with my mobile studio, for action shots as well as portraits or product photos. Every image is then selected and processed individually, and delivered in a cloud folder.
Social media, profile photo, website and e-commerce, product pages, sponsorship proposals, partner reports, annual reports, brochures, press articles, point-of-sale displays, presentation kits.
My studio is in Gignac, 20 minutes from Montpellier. I work in Montpellier, across the Hérault and in Occitanie for sessions, coverage and sporting events.
I also travel anywhere in France and abroad depending on the project. Travel costs are included in the quote.
Every project is priced individually: an athlete portrait, action, reportage, commercial content or product photo don't involve the same work.
The price depends on the duration, the type of shots, the post-production, the intended uses (social media, advertising, catalogue, press) and any travel costs. Tell me about your project and I will make you a suitable proposal.
Contact
Let's talk about your sports project
Athlete, club, brand or organiser: tell me the discipline, the location, the date and how the images will be used. I will reply with a suitable proposal.
Or by phone: 07 86 40 85 67
I'm ready to take on any challenge with you!
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Member of Label Photographie
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Arthur Vincent Professional rugby player in Montpellier