Hi, I'm Sam Kates
I am a 16-year-old photographer and videographer from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am 3 years into my career as a freelance creative. Most recently, I have worked with Byron Center High School for 2 years as a lead photographer and videographer for their athletics programs.
Football Content
After shooting 2 years of football for Byron Center, I have learned many skills to enhance my video/photo work, allowing me to constantly improve. Over these 2 years, I have learned how to make engaging videos,and photos that tell a story.
Portraits
Along with sports, I also shoot portraits. I mainly specialize in individual and group shoots, such as Senior Photoshoots
Basketball Content
I have also been producing content for Byron Center's basketball teams. Specifically, in 2025, I created graphics for the team's social media pages and produced video highlight reels along with professional game photos.I also took on a single-game internship with the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League in early January, helping teach me the ins and outs of professional sports media.
Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, and more
I also offer photography for most other sports. Some of the ones I shoot the most often include, but are not limited to: hockey, volleyball, soccer, and lacrosse. These pictures often turn out to be some of the best due to being able to experiment more with these sports
