Peter Read Miller

"It's important for me to shoot images that communicate. At major events now, there are 50 to 100 people on the sidelines, shooting the same action. I want to get an image that really stands out.

"At the Olympics, there's an intensity you don't find anywhere else. For most of the competitors, it's their one chance at a medal. It also means shooting sports I don't usually follow for Sports Illustrated, like gymnastics. On the way to the Olympics, I'm already thinking about the events I'm going to be shooting, what I've learned from past events, what the gymnasts routines are going to be..."

A giant among sports photographers, Peter creates iconic images for Adidas, Sports Illustrated, Time Magazine and The New York Times.

www.peterreadmiller.com