Action West Photography

Hi, I’m Tony Leon,

I’m a freelance photographer based in Southern California. Action West Photography is my company, covering Pro, College, and high school sports. I’m also a contributing photographer for Zuma Press, and the NewSport Agencies for which I cover Professional sports and Entertainment. I’m also the official contracted photographer for Whittier College, and the SCIAC conference covering all of their sporting events.

My images have appeared in numerous publications including the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News, Los Angeles Times, LA Daily News, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Denver Post, ESPN The Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Rugby Magazine, Street & Smith’s College Football, American Football Monthly, Sports Illustrated, Fast Company, Urban Faith, Men’s Fitness and many others.

I’m available for freelance assignments, with the ability to give you comprehensive coverage of your event, or commercial needs. I’m available for travel assignments with advanced notice. As you can see from the event photos posted below, I have experience covering a broad range of assignments.

I have a full line of Canon Professional Digital equipment, along with complete on location lighting capability and studio capabilities. I have the capacity to capture and transmit images for publications on deadline. A full listing of equipment is available should you require it.

For assignment availability information, or if you have any questions in regards to my availability or licensing images please feel free to contact me.

tony (at) actionwestphotography (dot) com

What you should know

Name:

Tony Leon

Occupation:

I’m a Freelance Photographer based in Southern California. I have a varied client list ranging from pro teams to small universities. My work can be seen on ZumaPress.com - Corbis.com - IconSportsMedia.com.

Camera Equipment

I own a full line of Canon Professional Digital Cameras, location lighting, remote camera capable. With the ability to shoot and transmit fully cropped, toned and captioned, images on deadline.

Favorite Subjects:

Every type of sport imaginable

High action, dramatic, full contact.

I’ve recently started taking on

Corporate and editorial portraits, small weddings and corporate events.

Personal Motto:

I have a few that I live by............

“ A Chance Favors the Prepared Mind - Always be prepared”

“Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome”

“Never let your emotions speak without the benefit of your intellect”

Contact me

tony (at) actionwestphotography (dot) com

all About me

Traveling with President George Bush, Los Angeles, California August 2nd 1991. One day after Iraq invaded Kuwait.

Covering high school soccer, next to Whittier Daily News photographer Greg Andersen, Whittier, California.

Some of the most talented Sports Photographers in the United States at the Sports Photography Workshop in Los Angeles, CA.

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Test triggering a remote camera prior to the start of a basketball game.

Prepared to photograph the USA Rugby Finals in San Diego, California

Shooting turn “9” at the Long Beach Grand Prix - April 2009

Working the third base photo well at Dodger Stadium - June 2009

Late night transmitting pictures from Dodger Stadium -

Shooting at Dodger Stadium on the overhead first base platform. Photo by: Frank Bautista via iPhone.

Editing images from batting practice, in the third base photo well, hoping that I got at least one good photo of Jim Thome to transmit.

In the Photo Hut at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during halftime of the Stanford vs USC Pac-10 game. 2009

On the field at University of Arizona Stadium during a break in the action at the 39th Annual Fiesta Bowl.

In the “Digital Media Workroom” transmitting images at the Fiesta Bowl. Photo Courtesy of: Stanley Brewster - Boise State Photographer

Nick Morris and myself at the Holiday bowl in San Diego. As you can see, neither one of us was prepared for Rain. 2010

On the field at the Rose Bowl covering the Rose Bowl game, Wisconsin versus TCU. January 1st 2011

On the field at the Rose Bowl covering the Rose Bowl game, Wisconsin versus Texas Christian University. January 1st 2011. Photo Courtesy of Matt Cohen

On the field photographing the Rose Bowl post game celebrations, Wisconsin versus TCU. January 1st 2011, with former College Classmate Keith Birmingham

On the field at the Rose Bowl covering the Rose Bowl game, Wisconsin versus TCU. January 1st 2011 with fellow shooter Matt Cohen.

On the field Covering the BCS National Championship game in Phoenix, Arizona. Oregon versus Auburn in a last second classic!

Just another photographer getting in the way on the sidelines at the 2012 Rose Bowl...

Rose Bowl 2012 Annual Pre-Game self portrait

112 degrees on the field at Qualcomm for the last Pre-Season game of the year versus the 49ers. 2013

A practice run at the Long Beach Grand Prix 2012 - Danika Patrick whizzing by!

Preparing to take the field at the Home Depot Center for the MLS Championship game.........expecting rain!!

Nov 2011

On the field at the Home Depot Center for the MLS Championship game.................rain!! Nov 2011

On the field at the Jack Murphy, AKA Qualcomm for the Holiday Bowl 2011

An early, early, EARLY start at the Rose Bowl testing my remote camera before the CONCACAF Final.

At the TOP of the Rose Bowl waiting for the “Fly-Over” to happen after the National Anthem.

Covering the NFL the Chargers down in Qualcomm Stadium!

MLS Final Dynamo vs Galaxy, David Beckham Final game for the Galaxy