Ian Penny is a Washington, D.C.-based sports and commercial photographer, specializing in action, photojournalism, and athletic portraits. His work blends a documentarian approach with a synergistic attention to detail, centering on the essence and humanity of his subjects. Ian aims to redefine how sports are captured, shedding light on the unseen aspects of being an athlete, blending editorial portraiture with motion, and capturing iconic moments that will be cemented in time and last forever.

Contact: ianpennyphoto@gmail.com

Instagram: @iancpenny

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NBA

Victory

Sports Illustrated

Under Armour

Howard University

Big3

&pizza

Klutch Sports

Cal Sport Media

Gallery Shows

2025 | MONAD: 'Here & Now' Photo exhibition

2026 | MONAD: ‘Love Letters to the DMV’ Photo exhibition