ABOUT

HOWARD LAO is a freelance award-winning photographer based in the Pacific Northwest, but has covered sports and live events around the world.

He combines his unique background as an NCAA Division 1 athlete with his photography, capturing the essence of athletes and the moments that bring fans closer to the competition.

FREELANCE CLIENTS Nike, Victory, TrackTownUSA, Hillsboro Hops, The Oregonian, The Associated Press, Getty Images

EVENTS 2024 Gangwon, Korea - Winter Youth Olympics; 2016, 2021, 2024 Olympic Trials; 4x World Athletics Championships (Beijing/Portland/Eugene/London); 7x NCAA Track & Field Championships; 2023 XFL League; Major League Soccer & National Women Soccer League; MiLB Baseball - Hillsboro Hops Team Photographer; Pan Continental Curling Championships for the World Curling Federation (Calgary); NBA & NCAA March Madness

For inquiries, please email me at HOWLAOPHOTOGRAPHY@GMAIL.COM.