{"id":1545,"date":"2019-10-24T13:20:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T13:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/tweets-shoots-leaves-credit-esports-photographers"},"modified":"2024-07-19T08:54:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T08:54:48","slug":"tweets-shoots-leaves-credit-esports-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/tweets-shoots-leaves-credit-esports-photographers","title":{"rendered":"Tweets, shoots and leaves: why credit is crucial for esports photographers"},"content":{"rendered":"

From witnessing legendary moments in the server to the visible emotion on the faces of players in the aftermath of victory or defeat, the visuals of esports exist in numerous forms.<\/p>\n

One of the most underappreciated areas of esports are those armed with cameras who capture the moments we would not get to see otherwise.<\/p>\n

Last year’s Esports Photographer of the Year winner at the Esports Awards was not broadcast on stream and was one of just three left out of the live show alongside Breakthrough Game of the Year and Live Event of the Year. This meant <\/span>Stephanie “Vexanie” Lindgren<\/a>, the photographer of this article’s featured image, wasn’t able to be celebrated or have work showcased in front of the live and viewing audiences while categories much looser in their esports connection such as Cosplayer of the Year were still included.<\/p>\n

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I did not shoot 20+ retakes of this video for nothing, so despite my category not being announced on stream, here is my acceptance video. I love you all. https:\/\/t.co\/jCTvbZ43eS<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/Ph4t62O60s<\/a><\/p>\n

— Steph 📸 (@Vexanie) November 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n