# @shotsonshweta on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C0o4bJ2MKkz
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10277100-shotsonshweta-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-12-09T16:22:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Shweta Mistry (@shwetadmistry) — https://gondola.cc/shwetadmistry

## Caption

3 shocking lessons I learned at the SEC Championship as a photographer🧠

Obviously, I practice what I preach besties. I’m just here to share some lessons I learned a long time ago, AS A SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER, that truly helped me stay in the right mindset all night. 

🧠 Stop watching the game, do your job.
You are on the sidelines with a photo pass to take photos, so do that. When I first started out, I would catch myself watching the game and I would miss the touchdown bc I was so entertained by the game! Football is SO FUN to just watch, I don’t even blame you🤣 But try not to miss the good stuff by being distracted.

🧠 Treat the opposing team with respect.
At the Georgia Tech game, I passed by a group tech fans and they said “Your camera sucks, YOU’RE THE WORST PHOTOGRAPHER.” I’m not gonna hold u, I was 🤣🤣 All I could do back is laugh and smile. I work for Georgia Football and the way I react represents the program I work for. Now, at the SEC Championship, I know the Bama fans are VERY proud of their team so they were very present and vocal👏🏽 As they should be! The lesson here is: no matter how disrespectful or annoying the other team may seem, carry yourself with grace, smile, and keep walking. It is not that deep. 

🧠 Regardless of the outcome, stay composed (or try your best to).
I had never experienced a loss at Georgia Football. This was my first loss since I got hired. It was a loss that tested the mental strength of our players, our coaches, and the rest of our staff. Because to us, it’s more than football. It’s more than just a game. Once the game ended, I reminded myself to stay composed and carry on. DUH I WAS SAD MANNNNNN IM A BIG CRYBABY FOR SURE😭💔 As a big ole crybaby in sports, I learned to stay composed to my best ability whether we win or lose. It is the standard I hold myself to, by no means is this everyone’s standard nor should it be. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a sports photographer? Comment your thoughts 💭 

#footballcreative #phototips #secfootball #georgiafootball #secchampionship2023 #shotsonshweta

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Shweta Mistry | @shwetadmistry | https://gondola.cc/shwetadmistry | Photographer |
| Shweta Mistry | @shwetadmistry | https://gondola.cc/shwetadmistry | Social Media Manager |

## Tags

footballcreative, secchampionship2023, secfootball, georgiafootball, shotsonshweta, phototips

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