Inside the Olympic Frame
Join us at Hunt’s Melrose for an unforgettable evening with three local photographers who have captured the world’s biggest stage.
From the intensity of competition to the quiet, human moments behind the scenes, Olympic photography demands precision, endurance, and storytelling at the highest level. In this special event, three experienced Olympic photographers will share their work and take you inside the realities of photographing the Games.
Through curated image presentations and dynamic conversation, you’ll get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to document global athletic history in real time.
- A visual presentation of powerful Olympic imagery
- Firsthand stories from the field—on access, pressure, and problem-solving
- Insight into the logistics of shooting at a global mega-event
- Perspectives on storytelling, editing, and delivering under tight deadlines
- Live Q&A with the photographers
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The Olympics are more than competition—they’re a convergence of culture, emotion, and storytelling. This panel offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from photographers who have navigated that space and come away with images seen around the world.
Featured Photographers
John Huet
I’ve never been particularly comfortable talking about myself—I’ve always believed the work should speak first.
Since 2000, I’ve had the privilege of photographing 13 Olympic Games, most recently Milano Cortina 2026, working in close collaboration with the International Olympic Committee. Over that time, the Games have taken me across the world and placed me in front of some of the most extraordinary moments in sport—where human performance, pressure, and emotion exist at their highest level.
The Olympics have fundamentally shaped how I see. They’ve taught me to look beyond competition and focus on something deeper—the humanity behind the athlete, the fleeting moments that define a career, and the quiet spaces in between.
Outside of the Games, I’ve worked as a photographer and director for leading global brands, published books, and exhibited internationally. But regardless of the platform, the approach remains the same: every image is personal.
My focus has never really changed. I’m always chasing the next image—the one that says something real.
Maddie Meyer
Maddie Meyer is a Chief Sport photographer for Getty Images based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Her regular assignments include covering New England professional sport teams the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics. She has photographed 6 Olympic games, The Men’s and Women’s World Cups, and the World Swimming Championships. Before joining the Getty staff she graduated with a photojournalism degree from Ohio University.
Lou Jones
Lou Jones is a Boston-based photographer whose career spans more than five decades, evolving from commercial photography to deeply personal, long-term documentary projects. Since 1973, he has run a commercial studio in Boston, working with Fortune 500 companies and international clients, including Nike, Federal Express, and KLM, while also completing assignments for National Geographic and Time/Life and covering 13 Olympic Games. His work has taken him to 65 countries and 48 U.S. states, resulting in multiple acclaimed publications and exhibitions at institutions such as the Smithsonian and the DeCordova Museum, and a front-page feature in The Boston Globe. His photography is also part of private collections at Harvard University, Boston Athenaeum, Fitchburg Art Museum, the Boston Public Library, and the University of Texas.
His personal publications include Final Exposure: Portraits from Death Row (1996 & 2002), Travel + Photography (2006), panAFRICAproject, Volume 1 (2020), and panAFRICAproject (2025). He recently released the second volume of his panAFRICAproject photobook.
An influential leader in the photography community, Jones has served on the boards of major arts organizations, co-founded Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts, and conceived several prestigious photography awards. His recent honors include a 2024 Mass Cultural Council Grant and recognition as a Boston Memory Maker by the Old South Meeting House for his contributions during Boston’s bicentennial. He is a respected educator and lecturer, his work appears in numerous public and private collections, and his ongoing panAFRICAproject—most recently documented in Uganda—continues to be a central focus of his practice.
