With the technology we have available, watching an athletic event from the comfort of our own homes or at a local hangout with friends provides us with the close-up action that many who attended the event cannot even get. Video capabilities have come a long way, but it wouldn't be possible without many people who put much time, effort, and energy into it. One of which is the camera operator themselves.
Phil Edwards, at Vox Media, talked with Joe Sonnenburg (His website can be found here), an experienced sports cameraman, about some lesser-known details about life behind the camera.