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About
Photographer, educator, and content creator known for his cheerleading and youth sports photography including capturing action shots, team portraits, and media day imagery at major cheer competitions and gym events across the United States. He is especially known for his Instagram account @jerryhughesphoto where his behind-the-scenes clips and polished event photos have earned him a large following of over 230,000 followers.
Before fame
He built his career as a working event photographer focusing on consistent client delivery and long-term relationships with gyms, athletes, and competition organizers. His early work centered on photographing cheer teams, individual athletes, and live competitions. He began sharing his work online on Instagram in the mid-2010s with his Instagram account being verified in March 2023.
Trivia
He has been an official partner photographer for USASF Cheer. He has photographed major national cheer competitions including Indy Bid Bash, Deep South Huntsville, CA Platinum Championships, WCC Rocky Mountain Nationals, CA Holiday Spectacular, Bravo Showcase, and Victory Georgia. He has also photographed softball, basketball, and other sports.
Family life
He is from the United States and is primarily based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Associated with
He and Neil Leifer have both worked as sports photographers.
