TIM BATES has quickly become a dominant and noted figure in capturing and documenting the essence of athletic performance through his photography. He lives and thrives in the trenches among the sport’s participants and in doing so has become respected by a vast number of the photography community.
It’s this inside view, understanding, and commitment to the athletes that enables Tim to consistently create unique photographs that are not only visually stunning, but serve to tell the story.
His photographs have been featured in numerous publications throughout the world.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Tim is a long standing Professional Sports Photographer
Member of the National Press Photographer's Association.
Canon Professional Services.
Sports Photographer for the Hockey Hall of Fame.
CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS:
Director of Photography for the Ontario Junior Hockey League.
Director of Digital Content Management, Ontario Junior Hockey League
Director of Photography Special Events for the Ontario Hockey Association.
BIOGRAPHICAL:
Director of Photography 2024 National Championship for CJHL and OJHL
Official Team Photographer Ajax Wanderers Senior Women's Rugby Team
Director of Photography CCHL / OJHL Allstar and Prospect "Battle of Ontario"
National Hockey League Combines - Photographer
Director of Photography and Digital Content Imagery - Hockey Night In Canada's Play On!
World Cup Lacrosse Team USA, U19 - Photographer
Lacrosse Magazine -Photographer
Brooklin Lacrosse Club - Former Director of Photography
Major Series Lacrosse - Photographer
Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospect Game - Director of Photography
Team Canada East Selection Camp - Photographer
Central Canada Cup - Director of Photography
Eastern Canada Cup Director of Photography
2013 World Cup Lacrosse - Director of Photography
Hockey Canada World Junior "A" Challenge - Photographer
Instructor in Photomechanic workflow management
OTHER:
Tim resides with his wife in Clarington, Ontario Canada.
CONTACT Tim Bates
dopojhli@gmail.com | 289-231-4859
Twitter: @ojhlimages
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