Behind The Lens

Sports Creative · Lincoln, NE

Eli Larson

The Photographer

I'm Eli Larson, a sports photographer and videographer based in Lincoln, Nebraska with over five years of experience in sports media. I specialize in telling stories and creating engaging content under tight deadlines. Currently serving as a Creative Media Assistant for the Huskers athletic program, producing photo and video highlights for Men's Basketball and Track & Field. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, social media management, and video editing, I bring a fast, adaptable approach to every project.

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Years Experience

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Sports Covered

2023 — Present

Media Assistant & PhotographerMen’s Basketball

University of Nebraska Athletics (Huskers)

I capture photography and video for Nebraska Men’s Basketball, creating game-day and social content that reaches over 250K followers. I work closely with the creative staff on content strategy and deliver time-sensitive edits during live events.

2023 — Present

Social Media ManagerTrack & Field

University of Nebraska Athletics (Huskers)

I run the social accounts for Nebraska Track & Field—planning content calendars, shooting meets and practices, and turning raw footage into polished posts that build the program’s brand.

2021 — Present

Freelance Sports Photographer

Self-Employed

I provide professional photography for sporting events and athletic portraits, managing every step from shoot to delivery while building long-term relationships with coaches, athletes, and organizations.

Education

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Advertising & PR
2024–2028

Awards

College Photographer of the Year — Honorable Mention

Nebraska Press Photographers Association — Best Sports Feature

Skills

Photography

Photography, Portrait Photography, Event Coverage

Video

Videography, Video Editing

Post-Production

Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Color Grading

Content & Social

Social Media, Content Creation