Nationally Published Photographer & Journalist
Jeff Gamza
Jeff is an award-winning sports photographer and communications manager based in Pittsburgh, PA
Jeff with 2008 Field Hockey Olympic Team members Melissa Leonetti, Carrie Lingo, Rachel Dawson, Tiffany Snow and Katelyn Falgowski on tour — Kazan, Russia.
Experience
International
- United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Press Officer
- Fédération Internacional de Hockey (FIH) Media Officer
League
- Director of Photography — Legends Football League / X-League
- Arena Football League (AFL) Event Photographer
- Independent Women’s Football League (IWFL) Event Photographer
Team
- Official University of Pittsburgh Athletics (NCAA) Photographer
- Official Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL) Team Photographer
- Official Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (AUDL) Team Photographer
- Official Pittsburgh Power (AFL) Team Photographer
- Official Pittsburgh Rebellion (LFL) Team Photographer
- Official Pittsburgh Passion (IWFL/WFA) Team Photographer
Freelance — College Athletics
Jeff has worked as a freelance photographer with these college athletic departments:
Freelance
Jeff has also worked as a freelance photographer for:
International Events as Media Officer
Testimonials
Jeff's photo of Calijah Kancey featured on the cover of the 2022 edition of Phil Steele's College Football magazine
The Crow Exposed, by Melchior d’ Hondecoeter, 1680, 📸 by @jgamza pic.twitter.com/UwLxmjTWuV
— ArtButMakeItSports (@ArtButSports) November 20, 2022
Left: handwritten note from 2008 Field Hockey Olympic Team captain Kate “Tiki” Barber.
Right: handwritten note from 2008 Field Hockey Olympian Caroline Nichols.
“Fantastic stuff as always! … Among the coolest sports pictures I’ve ever seen.”
RJ Sepich, Pitt Panthers“Our coaches are going to use the hell out of these pics.”
Brian Reinhardt, NC State Wolfpack“Jeff, these photos are fantastic. I love the emotions you captured, like you can feel the atmosphere.”
Elliott Diamond, Pittsburgh Thunderbirds“We miss you so much, the national championship just wasn’t the same this year without you snapping photos for us. You really have changed USA Field Hockey for the better.”
Katie O’Donnell, U.S. Olympian“Thanks Gamza! Coming from you being the great photographer you are, that’s a real compliment! We all miss you very much!”
Jackie Kintzer, U.S. Olympian“We have to make sure we always look our best, because Jeff never takes a bad picture!”
Janelle Johnson, Director, Sparks Dance Team“The photos you shot were amazing. You can even tell the difference versus other professionals.”
Warren Stout, Renzo Gracie Pittsburgh“Thanks again for the great photos! So awesome!”
Natalie Mikula, Pittsburgh Riverhounds“Wow! You sure take amazing photos! Myself and our entire team sincerely appreciate your kindness and generosity!”
Teresa Conn, Pittsburgh Passion“This is absolutely beautiful and gave me chills. It really is a beautiful piece.”
Beth W., Pittsburgh“We are so touched and love what you have done! Truly had chills… Jeff is a definite artist.”
Debbie P., Ohio