Sports Photography Portfolio

Movement is a core value of mine as a photographer and artist. It’s a way for us to explore, grow, change and tap into the deepest emotions of what brings us alive. As a photographer, I aim capture movement with meaningful moments of grit, flow, focus, and an intensity that can often go unnoticed.

I document athletes not just at their peak, but in the pauses, the prep, and those in-between moments that make them human. My work blends clean, natural visuals with a storytelling mindset, shaped by years of filming/photographing in the outdoor space.

Clients include: Olympics, Adidas, Garmin, Ironman, Patagonia, the North Face, La Sportiva, KT Tape, Canyon Bicycles, Mammut, Altra, and many more.

A man mountain biking on a dirt trail through a forest of tall aspen trees with yellow leaves, under a clear blue sky.
Swimmer in a blue swimsuit swimming underwater in an indoor swimming pool.
A person underwater with their head tilted downward and surrounded by bubbles, indicating they are swimming or diving.
A man running outdoors among palm trees, shirtless, wearing black shorts, running shoes, white socks, and a headband with goggles on his forehead, smiling.
Four women and one man playing pickleball on outdoor courts, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
A woman in sunglasses and outdoor gear reaching out to catch a snack from a man in hiking attire, set against snowy mountain peaks and rocky terrain.
A woman running on the side of a rural road in a landscape with mountains and cloudy sky.
A snowboarder wearing a helmet and goggles jumps off a ramp during a race, with snow-covered mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A male athlete sitting on a running track in an outdoor stadium, with lanes numbered 4 to 8 visible, a grass field to the right, and a mountain range in the background.
A cyclist riding a gray Cannondale road bike on a paved road under a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a person wearing a black backpack with multiple zippers and straps, over a gray t-shirt, and a red lanyard with a round badge or medallion hanging from it.
A person rock climbing on a vertical sandstone wall, wearing a blue helmet and a pink long-sleeve shirt, with a smile on their face in a desert landscape.
A man wearing winter gear and goggles is skiing down a snowy slope, kicking up snow as he turns.
Male trail runner navigating a rocky dirt path through a forest with leafless trees, wearing a white cap, white shirt, black shorts, and a blue vest, using trekking poles.
A female snowboarder holding a snowboard with Nike, Monster Energy, and other logos during a snow competition, outdoors with snow-covered mountains in the background.
A male cyclist in a blue, white, and black cycling jersey and black shorts riding a white Canyon road bike on a paved road with a scenic, mountainous landscape in the background.
A young man in a denim jacket and baseball cap taking a photograph outdoors with a camera, standing in front of a mountain range.
A man trail running on a rugged mountain trail with snow-capped mountains and pine trees in the background.
A person mountain biking through an autumn forest with yellow leaves, wearing a helmet, black jacket, and pink shorts.
Person sitting on stone wall at night using headlamp, surrounded by dark environment with camping gear.
A person wearing an orange jacket, green shorts, and a black cap with sunglasses is hiking down rocky mountain terrain under a blue sky.
A man riding a bicycle on a mountain road surrounded by tall pine trees, with snow-capped mountains in the background under cloudy sky.
A swimmer wearing goggles and a swim cap in open water at sunrise or sunset, with a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Skier mid-air performing a stunt against a clear sky, wearing a helmet and winter gear, skis and poles visible.

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I’m Roo Smith - a two-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker and photographer based in Boulder, Colorado. I’ve spent the last decade crafting stories that move people, working with brands like Patagonia, The North Face, Microsoft, Outside Magazine, and Netflix to tell grounded, human stories rooted in the outdoors.

A man with long hair and a mustache, wearing a tan cap and a brown shirt, smiling while holding a camera outdoors with a mountain landscape and blue sky in the background.