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Benjamin Balayre

Sport and action photographer and videographer

I photograph and film sport and action: competitions, motorsport, motorbikes, regattas and choreography, across the Paris region and all of France. The result is a photo gallery and, if you want one, an edited aftermovie. Free quote within 48 hours.

Action scene photographed by Benjamin Balayre

Anticipating rather than reacting

In sport, a photographer who reacts to the action is always late. Everything is decided beforehand: knowing the course, where the overtake happens, where the pack arrives, when the manoeuvre becomes decisive.

That preparation is what separates a usable set of images from a set missed by half a second. On the TGS student regatta, which brought together 20 competing teams, it meant knowing the water before the competitors did.

Motorsport and motorbikes

Motorsport imposes its own rules: high subject speeds, restricted trackside access, safety. Panning and the choice of vantage point matter more than burst rate.

The aim is to convey speed rather than freeze it, a perfectly sharp motorbike against a sharp background says nothing about movement.

Choreography and stage sports

Dance and choreographed disciplines are as much performance as sport: difficult stage lighting, fast movement, and an extra demand on catching the precise instant when the line of the body is right.

It's work closer to concert coverage than to the touchline, and it draws on the same reflexes: scouting, anticipation, discretion.

What the service includes

  • Course or venue scouting ahead of the event
  • Photo coverage of the competition
  • Edited aftermovie, optional
  • Aerial drone footage, optional and subject to venue regulations
  • Edited photos delivered through a private online gallery
  • Vertical social media formats, optional

How it works

  1. 1

    First contact

    We discuss the type of project, the date, the location and the mood you're after. I get back to you within 48h.

  2. 2

    Quote & scoping

    I send you a clear proposal with the services, price and timeline. No surprises.

  3. 3

    The big day

    Discreet, responsive, always in the right place at the right time. I capture what matters without getting in the way.

  4. 4

    Delivery

    Edited photos or finished film delivered through a private online gallery. Care taken with every image.

A few images

Motorbike, 2024, photograph by Benjamin Balayre
Motorbike, 2024, photograph by Benjamin Balayre
Regatta, 2024, photograph by Benjamin Balayre
Regatta, 2024, photograph by Benjamin Balayre

Worth watching

TGS 2025, sailing regatta, Aftermovie of the TGS student regatta, with 20 crews racing.

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover amateur and club-level competitions?

Yes. A significant part of my experience comes precisely from club-level and student sporting events, including the TGS regatta and its 20 teams.

Can drones be used at a sporting event?

It depends entirely on the venue and the applicable regulations, particularly over crowds. Feasibility is checked in advance, during scoping.

Can you deliver quickly for event communications?

Timelines are set at the quote stage. If a selection needs to go out during or right after the event, say so in the first conversation: it changes how both the shoot and post-production are organised.

Other services

Got a project in mind?

Tell me about it: date, location, the mood you're after. I'll get back to you within 48 hours with a clear quote.