SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHy

Capturing the action and emotion in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and the surrounding area.

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  • Two soccer players in light blue jerseys and a player in a red and white jersey compete for the ball on a soccer field, with a crowd of spectators in the background.

    EFL CHAMPIONSHIP - Coventry City 2-0 Middlesbrough

    Photos available from Sport Pix.

  • A silver football trophy with blue and white ribbons on a black table in front of a blurred crowd of spectators, with a sign reading 'Birmingham County Football Association' below.

    Birmingham Floodlit Cup Final 2025

    Cradley Town 1-0 Nuneaton Town

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  • Swimmer wearing a black cap with 'Cog' logo and goggles, swimming in a pool during a competition.

    12th April 2025: Storm Trident National Qualifier

    Photo link available from participating clubs. Parents can also send me the name of their swimmer and an event that they participated in to receive the photo link.

  • Swimmer in red swimsuit diving into a swimming pool during a meet, with text overlay reading 'Chase Roebuck Meet Regional Qualifiers.'

    6th April 2025: Chase Last chance regional qualifier

    Photo link available from participating clubs. Parents can also send me the name of their swimmer and an event that they participated in to receive the photo link.

  • A female swimmer in a swimming cap and goggles competing in a pool with text overlay about the John Hughes Open Meet 2025, City of Coventry Swimming Club.

    15th-16th March: City of Coventry Swimming

    Photo link available from participating clubs. Parents can also send me the name of their swimmer and an event that they participated in to receive the photo link.

  • A swimmer wearing goggles and a swimsuit, swimming in a pool with a cap that says 'Sandwell', with text promoting Sandwell Aquatics for regional long course swimming events.

    22nd-23rd March 2025: Sandwell Aquatics

    Photo link available from participating clubs. Parents can also send me the name of their swimmer and an event that they participated in to receive the photo link.

  • Two soccer players competing for the ball on the field during a match, with a crowd in the background.

    EFL Championship: Coventry City v Burnley

    Photos from the Sky Bet Championship match. Photos available from SportPix.

  • Kids in colorful soccer uniforms and medals posing on a soccer field with a trophy after a match, promoting the Soccer Rockz Spring Cup 2025.

    9th March 2025: Soccer Rockz Spring Cup

    Photo link available from Soccer Rockz

Fully insured and dbs-cleared sports photographer working with grassroots teams, academies, swimming clubs, the non-league paper, and nuneaton town football club.

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Professional quality action photos that you can’t get with your phone

  • Swimmer with white cap featuring a red and blue logo, swimming freestyle in a pool with yellow lane dividers.

    Swimming

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  • Young boys in yellow soccer uniforms celebrating with a trophy and medals after winning a match on a soccer field.

    Grassroots football

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  • Two soccer players in blue and white uniforms celebrating, one in the foreground with a clenched fist and an excited expression, the other in the background smiling, on a soccer field.

    Non-league Football

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  • A woman in a blue sports jersey catching a football on a grassy field during a game, with a man in an orange jersey behind her, both focused on the ball and reaching out to catch it, with other players and spectators in the background.

    Flag Football

Close-up of a cricket wicket with the stumps and bails in play, a batsman in white pads and gloves nearby, on a grassy cricket field.
Cyclist in red and black kit on a track, head bowed, holding handlebars, with That British Cycling Team banner in the background.
Three young soccer players wearing blue and white striped jerseys and blue shorts celebrate on a green field.
Young soccer team celebrating victory on the field with a trophy, wearing maroon and white uniforms, in front of a goal post.
A youth soccer game showing a goalkeeper in an orange jersey making a save, catching a ball at the goal, while two children in white jerseys and another in a black and red jersey look on on a sunny day with trees in the background.
Two soccer players in blue uniforms celebrating on the field, with fans in the background.
Soccer goalkeeper in orange jersey reaching up to block a colorful soccer ball going into the goal during a game.
Cricket player in white uniform on grass field, attempting to gather the ball near the stumps.
A man in a white cricket uniform catching a red cricket ball on a cricket field.
A young girl wearing a pink sports jersey cheering with her arms raised in victory, next to another girl in a yellow jersey on a grassy field.
Young boy in black soccer jersey giving a thumbs up on a soccer field.
Two female soccer players in red jerseys and black shorts celebrating with a high five on a grassy field, with three other players in the background.
A women's soccer match with a player in a black and white striped jersey kicking a yellow soccer ball on a grassy field, while opponents and spectators watch in the background.
A young soccer goalkeeper in a neon green jersey and black gloves catching a soccer ball in front of a goal with netting.
Cricket player in white uniform and navy helmet on the ground after falling while attempting a run, with a cricket stumps and another player seen partially in the frame.
Three cricket stumps with purple bails on top, green and purple branding, and a logo of a cricket player at the bottom with the text 'Nuneaton C.C.'.
A group of eleven cricket players in white uniforms and maroon caps, posing outdoors on a cricket field with houses and trees in the background, under a blue sky with some clouds.
A cricket player in a blue and yellow uniform, wearing sunglasses and a cap, running with a cricket ball in hand during a match. Spectators are visible in the background.
Cricket player in yellow and blue uniform crouching on a field to catch a ball.
A soccer goalkeeper in a dark blue uniform is jumping mid-air, reaching out with his gloved hand to catch a soccer ball during a game.
Cyclist wearing a red and black Wale's Racing Academy outfit and white helmet, leaning forward while riding a black bike indoors.
A cyclist wearing a red and black racing suit and white helmet, bent forward on a black track bike with aerodynamic disc wheels, riding indoors on a wooden velodrome track.
Close-up of a Wattshop racing bicycle saddle made of black carbon with pink branding and graphics, mounted on a black frame with visible hardware and branding, with a blurred background.
Swimmer in a blue swimsuit and goggles performing the freestyle stroke in a swimming pool with yellow and purple lane dividers.
A soccer player in a blue striped jersey and shorts is preparing to kick a yellow and red soccer ball on a green field, with empty bleachers and spectators in the background.
A soccer player in a blue jersey and shorts is jumping in the air on a grass field, with a referee and others in the background, during a match.
A man in a blue and white striped soccer uniform celebrating on a soccer field.
Swim start blocks positioned at the edge of an indoor swimming pool, with lanes separated by red and white lane dividers, and spectators seated on bleachers in the background.
Swimming pool with black and red pennant flags for Sandwell Aquatics Club
Swimming pool with lane markers and a string of pennants reading 'City of Coventry' and displaying a city skyline and a large 'C', with blurred people in the background.
Swimmer wearing a cap with a red and blue logo, swimming in a pool with yellow lane dividers.
A young boy in a maroon soccer uniform jumps to head a soccer ball during a game on a field, with a partly cloudy sky in the background.

There’s no match fee, just pay for the photos that you want.

I don’t charge anything to photograph an event, so clubs don’t have to worry about paying anything upfront. My business is based on photo sales.

I’m able to provide you with high resolution digital images that are automatically emailed to you upon receipt of payment.

I work with an award-winning professional photographic lab, which can print your photos at a range of sizes and the quality is fantastic! 

The majority of parents take advantage of the photo packages available, which reduce the cost you pay for digital images and prints. 

Book your grassroots sports photography

I can travel to photograph teams in Nuneaton and the surrounding area, including: Bedworth, Coventry, Hinckley, Coleshill, Atherstone, Meriden, Market Bosworth, Leamington, Rugby, Lutterworth and Tamworth. As well as grassroots football and swimming, I’m able to photograph other sports, including rugby, gymnastics, cricket, netball, and basketball.

My weekends can get booked up very quickly so I recommend you getting in touch as soon as you can to book your event. Feel free to get in touch to find out more.

Matt Davenport Photography has teamed up with…

  • Chesapeake High School Football emblem with a football on a trophy cup in the center, surrounded by a black and red circular border.

  • The Nuneaton Borough football club crest featuring blue wavy lines, a golden soldier, three black diamonds on a red background, and a soccer ball, with the text 'Nuneaton Borough' on a banner.

  • Logo for VFA Vision Football Academy with stars and soccer ball background.

  • The Stonydelph Juniors FC logo featuring a flaming torch with a soccer ball at the top.

  • Logo of Coaching Academy with black background, gold and white lettering, and a central circle with the initials 'CP'.

  • The badge of Albion Football Club Foundation with a blue shield background, featuring a shield with wavy blue lines and a silver emblem, and a crest with a bird and holly, surrounded by a blue border with white text reading 'Academy of the Albion Foundation'.

  • A shield-shaped emblem with a yellow vertical stripe in the center and dark blue on the sides, featuring the word "BLADES" in bold, dark blue letters running vertically.

  • Logo of Next Generation Football Academy featuring a soccer ball and the letters NGA, with a circular border that says 'Next Generation Football Academy' and 'MMXX' at the bottom.

  • The logo of Bedworth Eagles FC featuring an eagle with outstretched wings standing on a soccer ball, with the team name and motto 'United-to-Achieve' surrounding it.

  • Circular logo with the words 'BELFORD GOALKEEPING' surrounding the initials 'BGS' in the center.

  • Logo of Haunchwood Sports F.C. featuring a blue and white soccer ball inside a red circle with white text.

  • Logo for Carl Baker Football Academy featuring a silhouette of a football player, a soccer ball, and a blue banner with the name.

  • Logo of Rugby Borough Football Club featuring a lion, a soccer ball, and the words 'Rugby Borough Football Club' with the motto 'Victori Spolia'.

  • Coalville Sports Club logo featuring a yellow bird, a fish, and a stylized S on a blue background.

  • Logo of the Nuneaton Jaguars American Football team featuring a jaguar's head inside a shield with team name and stars.

  • City of Coventry Swimming logo featuring a large red and blue letter 'C' with surrounding text and water design elements.

  • Logo for Sandwell Aquatics Club featuring a red and black circular design with 'SA' initials, a trident, and the text 'Sandwell Aquatics Club Est. 2022'.

  • Logo of Nuuneaton Town Football Club, featuring a circular design with a blue background, a flag, bear, red section with three black diamonds, and a soccer ball.

  • Logo of Wolverhampton Swimming Club with large yellow W, red S and C letters, and the club's name in yellow text below.

Fans of Matt Davenport Photography

  • "Matt has been present at several football sessions/matches involving my son and is always able to capture those fantastic moments that you want to savour or can miss in the blink of an eye! Keep up the great work Matt!"

    Corinne F

  • "We're delighted to have Matt Davenport Photography on board to help us with our promotional materials. A very talented and dedicated photographer."

    Charlie J - Vision Football Academy

  • "Fantastic to see Matt Davenport Photography doing well. He's been fantastic over the last 3 years and always a pleasure working with him."

    Lee P - Etone Football Academy

  • "Thank you Matt Davenport Photography for yesterday, you were amazing. We can't wait to see the final prints. Highly recommend Matt, if you're running a sports event. Friendly and professional, capturing memories."

    Leia W - Jet Blade Juniors

  • Big, big thanks to Matt Davenport Photography for coming down to the Belford Goalkeeping School to night to get some images of all of our goalkeepers in action. If anyone is looking for some action shots or general fantastic photography, Matt is your man."

    Ty B - Belford Goalkeeping School

  • “Number 1 grassroots photographer in the Midlands, or I have ever come across. Top bloke, really genuine, quality is perfection and nothing is too much trouble.Highly recommended."

    Aaron K - Ambleside Masters

  • "Fantastic all round, cannot fault anything. Fab pics, fab website, fab bloke."

    Shaun

  • "This guy has the best sports photography in the Midlands. He is superb."

    Matt J - Nuneaton Borough Girls

  • "Captures the bits you miss even if you are present. Epic pictures and great service always ."

    Simon K - Bedworth Eagles

  • "Fantastic photographer and an even better professional to deal with. Team and match photos have always been excellent and the service he offered to design my company logo was top notch."

    Danny C - DC Coaching

  • "Excellent local business. Ordering prints is so easy and flexible. No pressure to order through the company or pay ridiculous prices for copies. I ordered the digital downloads, so I can have the freedom to get them printed from wherever I want."

    Mr T

  • "The best around! Matt has photographed our team on several occasions and is extremely professional. A true talent with an extremely approachable manner. Matt went above and beyond to assist myself and several parents of our team with their purchase options. 100% recommended to all."

    Dave R - Nuneaton Borough Juniors Coach

  • "Fantastic photos of all my 3 swimmers at a very busy open meet. Thank you!"

    Catherine R - Parent

  • "Great photos and great service. Used for our football team. Totally professional and friendly. Highly recommended."

    Mark W - Coach

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 FAQs

  • I’m always keen to photograph new sports. As well as football, I have also photographed cricket and swimming.

    Get in touch to arrange for me to capture your sport.

  • I don’t charge a fee to photograph a match. I rely on photo sales to run my business.

  • I don’t print the photos. All print orders are automatically sent to a professional photographic lab.

  • All orders made before 1 pm (Monday - Friday) will be printed and dispatched on the same day.

  • I am fully insured to photograph pitch-side.

  • I am based in Nuneaton and cover the surrounding area, including Coventry, Warwickshire, Tamworth, Rugby, and Leicestershire.

  • I focus on sports and action photography, but I’m always keen to work with other people and different projects.

  • My online store uses PayPal and Stripe, which caters for debit and credit card payments as well as Apple Pay.

  • I usually take over 1000 photos during a match, and these will be edited down to around 300 photos.

  • The digital file sizes haven’t been reduced during the editing process. This means that you will be able to make large prints from them.

  • Yes. The photographic lab are able to print a variety of print sizes (depending on the file size. Please get in touch if you need prints that are larger than 7x5”.