Lacrosse faceoff photographed by Tej Patel
Photographer & Videographer

TejPatel

Capture. Create. Elevate.

High-impact sports photography and videography that elevate athletes, teams, and organizations and bring their stories to life.

Chicago, IL | Philadelphia, PA

Introduction

Motion captured,
moments kept.

Tej Patel is an athlete turned photographer and videographer who began his creative career in 2023. Drawing from his experience in sports, Tej brings an athlete’s perspective, instinct, and understanding of the game to every frame.

Since starting, he has worked freelance with multiple sports organizations while also building experience in wedding videography and event coverage. His work spans sports, weddings, events, and editorial assignments, combining technical skill with an authentic understanding of the moments, people, and stories behind the lens.

  • 01Sports

    Basketball, soccer and lacrosse, shot from the sideline and the baseline. Edited on the clock and delivered while the result is still news.

  • 02Events

    Tournaments, ceremonies and conferences documented in the order they happened — arrivals, the main room, the quiet corners between.

  • 03Motion

    Recaps, brand films and cutdowns graded to match the stills, so a single job reads as one piece across every platform it lands on.