North Dakota, US, 27th September 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, In a newly featured interview, photographer and former coach Mitchell Seaworth is calling attention to the quiet, overlooked moments of local sportsโand the value of preserving them through storytelling and photography.
โI used to think sports were all about wins and losses,โ Seaworth shares in the interview, titled โMitchell Seaworth: Telling Big Stories Through a Simple Lens.โ โBut now Iโve learned itโs about what happens between the plays.โ
A lifelong sports lover, Seaworth transitioned from coaching to photography after casually bringing a camera to local games. What began as a hobby became a way to honour athletes, their families, and the communities that support them.
Why This Message Matters
Across the U.S., more than 7.8 million students play high school sports each year (NFHS, 2024). Yet very few of those moments are preserved in meaningful waysโespecially in small towns and underserved areas.
โThereโs real pride and emotion in local games,โ says Seaworth. โBut itโs not always on display. My goal is to capture those moments and give them back to the community.โ
Seaworthโs work highlights the unseen value in everyday moments: the handshake after a tough loss, the sideline pep talk.
โPeople think big stories only happen in big stadiums,โ he says. โBut theyโre happening right here. We just need to look.โ
Photography as a Tool for Community Connection
Seaworth also uses his lens to stay involved in sports after years of coaching. โItโs a different kind of engagement,โ he says. โInstead of leading, I observe. I wait. And when the moment shows up, I try to capture it.โ
His approach has earned the appreciation of families and athletes alike. People regularly ask for copies of photos.
โPhotos last,โ he says. โThey tell stories long after the scoreboard goes dark.โ
Slow Down and See Whatโs Around You
Mitchell Seaworth isnโt just asking people to take more photosโheโs encouraging them to see differently. His advice is simple and actionable:
- Bring your camera to local eventsโeven if itโs just your phone.
- Pay attention to small interactions, not just big plays.
- Capture the people, not just the action.
- Share those moments back with your community.
โWeโre so used to scrolling past things,โ Seaworth says. โBut if you slow down, youโll find meaning in the places you already are.โ
In a time when attention is pulled in every direction, Seaworthโs message is clear: what matters most might be right in front of usโif weโre willing to look.
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About Mitchell Seaworth
Mitchell Seaworth is a photographer, former coach, and lifelong sports enthusiast based in a small town in the U.S. His work focuses on capturing the emotional core of local sports and building stronger community ties through visual storytelling.
