Jose Yau, M. Photog. Cr.
A native of Panama City, Panama, Jose Yau has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Newman University (1991), Wichita, KS. Bachelor of Science in Cytology degree from Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, MA, affiliated with the University of Massachusetts (1994). He received his degree in photography from the New York Institute of Photography with a specialty in photojournalism and opened Jose’s Photography in 2002. With 20 years of experience, Jose offers portraits for families/children/graduating seniors/brides in addition to commercial and sports photography.
Owner of Jose’s Photography 2002-Present (Freelance photography only 2015-present)
Freelance for The Waco Tribune Herald 2005-Present
Freelance for the Associated Press 2006-Present
Freelance for the Dallas Morning News 2008-Present
Resided in Texas for 25 years, now in Pennsylvania since September 2020 where he practices as a Cytologist at Guthrie hospital. Jose continues freelance services to the Associated Press with the North Atlantic Area and New England Area and The Waco Tribune Herald.
In 2008 two of his images made the PPA General Collection, which where exhibit at the IUSA 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.
In 2010 One of his images made the PPA General Collection and two of his images made the PPA Loan collection, which where exhibited at the IUSA 2011 in San Antonio, Texas.
Covered the Cotton Bowl NCAA Division 1 Football championship 2010-2019.
In 2010 covered Super Bowl XLV
In 2010 Trained with Sports Illustrated/Sports Shooters Academy 7 in Orange County, California,
In 2010 He earned Merits from Southwest Professional
Photographers Association 2010-2011 four for four print Competition Case.
In 2011 Earned Texas Professional Photographer Association Associate Member Fellowship at Kerrville, Texas.
In 2011 Covered the NCAA Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. Baylor Vs Washington.
In 2011 three of his one of his images made the PPA General Collection and one of his images made the PPA One Loan Collection, which it exhibited at the IUSA 2012 in New Orleans.
In 2012 covered the Holiday Bowl In San Diego, California. Baylor Vs UCLA
In 2012 earned his PPA Craftsman degree at IUSA 2012 in New Orleans.
In 2012 covered the NCAA Division 1 Women Final 4 at the Pepsi Center in Denver Colorado.
In 2013 covered the Fiesta Bowl, in Phoenix, Arizona. Baylor Vs UCF
In 2014 covered the Cotton Bowl Classic. Baylor Vs Michigan State
2015-2020 Taught AP Commercial Photography at Waco High in Waco, Texas.
In 2018 covered the Texas Bowl, in Houston, Texas. Baylor Vs Vanderbilt
In 2019 covered the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Baylor Vs Georgia
In 2019 covered the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Final 4 Basketball Tournament in Tampa Bay, Florida.
The Waco Tribune Herald, Associated Press, The Dallas Morning News, and numerous medical and commercial publications have published many of his images. Several of Jose’s sports images have been published in the award-winning 2010, 2011 PPA (Professional Photographer of America) Loan Collection Book.
Served as president (HOTPPG) Heart of Texas Professional Photographer Guild in Waco Texas for the years 2005 and 2006.
An active member of PPA (Professional Photographers of America), SWPPA (Southwest Professional Photographers Association) and TPPA (Texas Professional Photographers Association.
The “AARP”
Anticipation
Action
Reaction
Photography in Sports
We will photograph both a football and a baseball team, and be outdoors approximately 3-3.5 hours, then we will take a break, then go in studio and go over additional information.
Equipment- Do’s and Don’t
Capturing Sports- must be in tune with their subject matter and involved with what’s happening.
Anticipation- One distinguishing characteristic of how pro vs. amateur sports photographers shoot, is how they anticipate the action.
Trials and Difficulties of shooting sports- Unlike a studio shoot, or even taking a snapshot of friends, the lighting cannot be controlled, the players cannot be posed and finding a good spot from which to shoot, may be tough.
Using Remotes- To capture different angles.
Action and Reaction- Don’t stop shooting after the action, get ready for the reaction!
Questions and Answers.