I'm Al Sermeno — a Portland, Oregon-based sports photographer who has been a team photographer for Cal Football. My work blends emotion, energy, and story in every frame, capturing the moments that define games and seasons.
Images distributed through KLC Fotos, ISI Photos, Imagn, and Getty — published in the New York Times, The Atlantic, and ESPN, and featured in an ESPN television commercial and a national television advertising campaign.
Based on the West Coast, I cover Cal Athletics in Berkeley, NWSL and MLS in Portland, and events across the region. My approach is documentary — real moments, real emotion, no staging.
Naming hundreds of athletes after a game is the slowest part of the job. I built GalleryID to handle it, and I use it on my own galleries.
MatchID face recognition on your own Mac or Windows machine. D1 and pro rosters built in, names written to IPTC and EXIF, and nothing uploaded.
Learn MoreThe same identification, hosted. Galleries, share links, and a store for delivery, priced on storage rather than per image.
Learn MoreHas been a team photographer for Cal Football — providing insider sideline access and same-day selects for editorial and team use throughout the season.
Images distributed through Getty Images, Imagn, KLC Fotos, and ISI Photos — reaching publications and media outlets across the country.
Work published in the New York Times, The Atlantic, and ESPN. Featured in an ESPN television commercial and a national television advertising campaign.
Inquiries for game day coverage, photo licensing, and custom projects. Based in Portland, Oregon — covering the West Coast and beyond.
