Hi, My name is Sixto Sanchez. My love for photography began with a simple gift — a camera placed in my hands by my father. That act of generosity sparked a lifelong journey behind the lens, one that led me straight to the action of a local baseball game at a young age, shooting for a community newspaper and never looking back.
Today, I work as a freelance photographer specializing in sports photography, where every frame tells the story of athletes at their most authentic — raw, focused, and alive. I am driven by a deep passion for pursuing the decisive moment — that precise, unrepeatable instant where emotion, action, and meaning converge into a single image.
It is the striker's eyes locked on goal a half-second before boot meets ball, the crowd already rising and then the eruption, pure euphoria frozen in time. It is the stillness of a triathlete standing at the water's edge before the starting horn sounds, every muscle coiled, every thought distilled into a single focused breath with the weight of months of preparation visible. And it is the moment a championship trophy is lifted overhead — that overwhelming rush of exhaustion, relief, and triumph all colliding at once.
What I treasure most about this craft is the interaction and camaraderie it creates. Photography has always been about people for me. Every shoot is a collaboration, and every subject deserves to be seen at their best. The goal is simple - to show how remarkable these athletes truly are.
Currently you'll find me covering scholastic sports with Manhasset High School, Stockton Photo, Axcess Sports and at NYSPHSAA State Championship events. Additionally, you'll find me working with endurance event organizers EventPower & RaceAwesome at Triathlons, Marathons and the many race events they produce on Long Island. Contact me with any needs or questions you might have. Stay in touch!
