# John Upham Photography

John Upham is a specialist events and sports photographer based in Farnborough with over two decades of experience capturing dynamic moments across niche sporting disciplines. His expertise centres on chess tournaments, table tennis competitions and motorsport events – sectors where few photographers develop deep specialisation.

Operating from professional-grade equipment including Nikon D4 and D700 bodies paired with premium Nikkor lenses, John delivers technically proficient imagery suited to fast-paced action and detailed documentation. His work has been featured in notable publications including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Daily Mail, and specialist titles like British Chess Magazine, British Table Tennis News and ChessBase.com, demonstrating credibility across his chosen sectors.

What distinguishes John from generalist event photographers is his deliberate focus on underserved niches rather than weddings or generic corporate events. This specialisation means he understands the specific visual requirements of chess photography – capturing crucial moments at the board – table tennis action with its rapid movement, and motorsport's technical and dramatic elements. His portfolio spans classic car shows, stage rallies and airgun championships, revealing versatility within his chosen sphere.

John combines photographic expertise with accessibility, offering straightforward contact channels and willingness to supply images in digital formats upon request. His social media presence across Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn reflects an engaged professional actively connected to his communities. For event organisers and sports bodies seeking photography that understands their discipline, John Upham provides specialist knowledge that generalists cannot match.