Jacob Combs is a sports photographer who turns split-seconds into shots worth keeping.

It started with my mom's camera. I picked it up, started shooting some of my buddies' games, and one thing led to another — a few clients turned into more, and it's grown from there.

I love shooting sports because I grew up an athlete, so I know how much a single picture can truly mean to someone. That's what keeps me chasing the moment every time I'm out there.

Working with me is easy — I keep the mood light and I want you smiling the whole time. I'm always trying to learn more about my clients to make a real connection, because to me it's more than just pictures. It's the human side of it, and getting a genuine smile out of you.

Off the clock, I'm a sophomore at Michigan State in the Eli Broad College of Business, majoring in marketing.