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My name is Junaid Ahmed
I’m Junaid Ahmad, a professional freelance photographer specializing in sports, weddings, and visual storytelling. I’ve had the opportunity to work with U.S. Men’s National Soccer and Major League Soccer (MLS), capturing the intensity, passion, and defining moments of the game. Alongside sports photography, I bring my experience in wedding photography, documenting meaningful moments through creativity, precision, and storytelling.
Experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sports Photographer | Junaid Studio
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Major League Soccer (MLS): Covered professional soccer matches, capturing match action, player celebrations, and stadium atmosphere.
United States Men’s National Team (USMNT): Received official media accreditation to cover the United States vs. Canada international match, documenting match action, players, and the game-day atmosphere.
United Premier Soccer League (UPSL): Photographed competitive soccer matches, capturing key moments, player performances, and celebrations.
USL League Two (USL2): Captured competitive soccer action, athlete performances, and matchday experiences.
St. Cloud State University — NCAA Division I Hockey: Photographed collegiate hockey, capturing fast-paced game action, player performances, and key moments.
Collegiate Soccer: Covered college soccer, documenting match action, athlete performances, and team celebrations.
Somali Soccer & Community Tournaments: Covered competitive matches, championship finals, and community sporting events, highlighting athletes, teams, and the atmosphere surrounding the game. CORE SKILLS
Sports and action photography
Media accreditation and event coverage
Fast-paced, low-light photography
Photo editing and image delivery
Athlete and team storytelling
Professional sports media coverage
Capturing the moments that define the game.
