Sean chandler
Sean Chandler is a London-raised, Leeds-based photojournalist working across football in the Premier League, EFL and women’s game. His work focuses on capturing the emotional edge of sport — the moments beyond the ball, where reaction, tension and human behaviour tell the real story.
Beginning with grassroots football in local parks, Sean has developed his practice through consistent matchday coverage, moving into professional environments across the English game. His experience spans the women’s game, deaf football, and international development work, including time documenting the Afghan women’s development team.
Working independently and with Sports Press Photo, he now covers matches across the top tiers of English football. Alongside editorial work, he produces player-focused imagery and longer-form storytelling, built around anticipation, awareness and an understanding of how moments unfold in real time.
Sean is accredited with the Sports Journalists’ Association (SJA) and AIPS.
