Artistic swimmers leap through droplets lit against a dark background. — FINA World Championships Budapest 2022

DAVID BALOGH / PHOTOGRAPHER

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Emotion.

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A javelin thrower lit against a black background, with a trail of chalk in the air. — World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023Sports / Athletics

A pole vaulter is silhouetted beneath the sweeping illuminated roof of an athletics stadium at dusk. — World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023Sports / Athletics

A tennis player serves in silhouette, with the ball and racket lit against a black background. — Hungarian National Tennis Championships 2026Sports / Tennis

Hungarian National Tennis Championships, Budapest. Photo: David Balogh. — Hungarian National Tennis Championships 2026Sports / Tennis

A diver is photographed with motion blur against a blue background. — FINA World Championships Budapest 2022Sports / Aquatics

Artistic swimmers form a tightly curled airborne shape surrounded by suspended droplets. — World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships 2026Sports / Aquatics

An artistic swimmer has makeup applied, the figures silhouetted against a bright background. — World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships 2026Sports / Aquatics

SPORT XXI Aquathlon Finals and Student Olympics, May 11, 2025. — SPORT XXI Aquathlon Finals 2025Sports / Aquatics

World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) 2024 — photograph 1 — World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) 2024Sports / Aquatics

World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) 2024 — photograph 2 — World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) 2024Sports / Aquatics

Diving Competition — Multiple Exposure — photograph 1 — Diving Competition — Multiple ExposureSports / Aquatics

Diving Competition — Multiple Exposure — photograph 2 — Diving Competition — Multiple ExposureSports / Aquatics

A tennis player in blue reaches toward the ball, isolated against a dark blue background. — ITF W75 Székesfehérvár 2025Sports / Tennis

ITF W75 Székesfehérvár 2025 — photograph 2 — ITF W75 Székesfehérvár 2025Sports / Tennis

Sprinters race down the track in a slow-shutter photograph during the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, in 2026. — World Athletics Ultimate Championship 2026Sports / Athletics

A long jumper lands in the sand, throwing a pink-lit cloud into the air. — World Athletics Ultimate Championship 2026Sports / Athletics

A boxer receives a punch during a bout, with sweat and spray suspended in the air. — First Hungarian Bare-Knuckle Boxing Gala 2025Sports / Boxing

First Hungarian Bare-Knuckle Boxing Gala 2025 — photograph 1 — First Hungarian Bare-Knuckle Boxing Gala 2025Sports / Boxing

A shooter aims a long gun as smoke rises from the muzzle, photographed in black and white. — Hungarian National Shooting Championships 2025Sports / Shooting

Aerial view past a stork nest above cyclists riding through a village at Balatonfondo 2025. — Balatonfondo 2025Aerial / Cycling

Balatonfondo 2025 — photograph 1 — Balatonfondo 2025Aerial / Cycling

Riot police stand at the edge of the pitch as a Ferencváros player takes a corner during the UEFA Europa League match between Ferencvárosi TC and AZ Alkmaar in Budapest, Hungary, on January 30, 2025. — Ferencváros v AZ — UEFA Europa League 2025News / Football

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Tamás Pirik — Mixed Martial Arts — photograph 7 — Tamás Pirik — Mixed Martial ArtsDocumentary / Other sports

Tamás Pirik — Mixed Martial Arts — photograph 1 — Tamás Pirik — Mixed Martial ArtsDocumentary / Other sports

An artistic swimmer applies makeup in front of a mirror. — Water & RhythmSports / Aquatics

An artistic swimmer prepares backstage, seen between blurred shoulders. — Water & RhythmSports / Aquatics

Pilismarót Flood Protection 2024 — photograph 1 — Pilismarót Flood Protection 2024News / Photojournalism

Pilismarót Flood Protection 2024 — photograph 2 — Pilismarót Flood Protection 2024News / Photojournalism

A swimmer in a green cap breaks the water surface, reflected beneath the waterline. — World Aquatics Swimming World Cup Budapest 2023Sports / Aquatics

Matthew Sates of South Africa competes in the men’s 200m butterfly at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Budapest, Hungary, on October 21, 2023. — World Aquatics Swimming World Cup Budapest 2023Sports / Aquatics

An athlete is airborne above a sand pit, framed by the circular roof and evening sky of an athletics stadium. — Hungarian Athletics Championships 2023Sports / Athletics

A close-up captures the emotion of Balázs Dzsudzsák’s farewell. His 109th and final appearance for Hungary, against Greece at Puskás Aréna, Budapest, 20 November 2022. Photo: David Balogh. — Balázs Dzsudzsák — Farewell to the National TeamDocumentary / Football

Balázs Dzsudzsák stands with his teammates and player escorts before kick-off. His 109th and final appearance for Hungary, against Greece at Puskás Aréna, Budapest, 20 November 2022. Photo: David Balogh. — Balázs Dzsudzsák — Farewell to the National TeamDocumentary / Football

A journalist sits behind a stack of newspapers in the Magyar Nemzet newsroom. — Last day of Magyar NemzetDocumentary / Photojournalism

Staff gather closely together in a crowded newsroom, some covering their faces. — Last day of Magyar NemzetDocumentary / Photojournalism

A man stands in shadow at the entrance of an abandoned warehouse as others gather outside. — Refugees in BelgradeDocumentary / Photojournalism

People eat meals outside a warehouse while others queue behind them. — Refugees in BelgradeDocumentary / Photojournalism

American hurdler Tonea Marshall flies over a hurdle during warm-ups before the Gyulai István Memorial — Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix on 11 August 2025. “Speed silhouette” — shortlisted among the Top 10 for the 2025 World Athletics Photograph of the Year and featured in the official digital exhibition. Photo: David Balogh. — Gyulai István Memorial — Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix Sports / Athletics

Gyulai István Memorial — Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix — photograph 01 — Gyulai István Memorial — Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix Sports / Athletics

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DAVID BALOGH / PHOTOGRAPHER

ABOUT

Behind the camera.

I’m a sports, news and documentary photographer based in Budapest, with over a decade of experience in professional sport and daily news.

Sport and news are at the heart of my work. I also welcome commissions for portraits, events and a wide range of commercial photography projects. I pay as much attention to people’s reactions as to the action itself. I’m available for assignments worldwide. I work as a freelance stringer for Getty Images and Xinhua News Agency, alongside selected photography and photo editing assignments.

Previously, I was the official photographer for Ferencvárosi TC and Budapest Honvéd FC, and Head of Photography at a Hungarian national daily.

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BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHS

Two generations.
One game.

Két generáció, egy játék.

My father, László Balogh ↗, and I share a passion for sports photography. A short film about the two of us, made for our joint exhibition.

The exhibition was made possible with the support of

Film: Singlár Ákos ↗

DAVID & LÁSZLÓ BALOGH · SHORT FILM

RECOGNITION

Awards & recognition.

2026
World Sports Photography Awards
Finalist · Tennis
2026 awards · Photograph taken in 2025
Official finalists ↗
2026
Hungarian Press Photo Awards
2nd Prize · Sports (Single Image)
“Becsapódás” · 2025 competition
Official results ↗
2025
World Athletics Photograph of the Year
Shortlisted · Top 10
“Speed silhouette” · Digital exhibition
Official digital exhibition ↗
2025
Hungary365 Photography Competition
1st Prize · Sports Events
“Shot for Victory” / “Lövés a győzelemért”
Official results ↗
2025
CEWE Photo Award
International Top 30
Three photographs in the Top 1000
Official results ↗
2024
CEWE Photo Award
International and Hungarian Monthly Winner
November
Official results ↗
2024
World Sports Photography Awards
Special Merit · Swimming & Diving
“Mirroring”
Official results ↗
2024
Hungarian Press Photo Awards
1st Prize · Sports (Single Image)
“Lemenő nap árnyékában” · 2023 competition
Official results ↗
2023
World Athletics Photograph of the Year
Shortlisted
Digital exhibition
Official results ↗
2024
Hungary365 Photography Competition
1st Prize · Sports
“Víz és Ritmus” · Photo series
Official results ↗
2023
Hungary365 Photography Competition
Special Jury Prize
“Above the Clouds”
Official results ↗
2023
Ezüstgerely Art Competition
3rd Prize · Professional Photography
“Above the Clouds” / “Felhők között”; Jury Commendation: “The Smoking Javelin” / “A füstölő dárda”
Official results ↗
2023
International Photography Awards (IPA)
3rd Place · Sports / Sport Competitions
“Convergence”
Official results ↗
2023
Sony World Photography Awards
European Regional Awards · Shortlist
“Convergence”
Official results ↗
2023
Pictures of the Year International (POY80)
Sports Action Finalist
Official results ↗
2019
Hungarian Press Photo Awards
2nd Prize · Photo Reportage
“Magyar Nemzet utolsó napja” · 2018 competition
Official results ↗
2017
Hungarian Press Photo Awards
2nd Prize · Photo Reportage
“Menekültek Belgrádban” · 2016 competition
Official results ↗

AVAILABILITY

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East & Central Europe.

Based in Budapest.
Available for assignments worldwide.

Sports coverage, news, documentary stories, portraits and events. On-site photography, live image delivery and selected photo editing work.

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Action.Reaction.Emotion.

Selected work

Behind the camera.

Two generations.One game.

Awards & recognition.

World Sports Photography Awards

Hungarian Press Photo Awards

World Athletics Photograph of the Year

Hungary365 Photography Competition

CEWE Photo Award

CEWE Photo Award

World Sports Photography Awards

Hungarian Press Photo Awards

World Athletics Photograph of the Year

Hungary365 Photography Competition

Hungary365 Photography Competition

Ezüstgerely Art Competition

International Photography Awards (IPA)

Sony World Photography Awards

Pictures of the Year International (POY80)

Hungarian Press Photo Awards

Hungarian Press Photo Awards

Stringer /East & Central Europe.

LET’S WORKTOGETHER

Action.
Reaction.
Emotion.

Two generations.
One game.

Stringer /
East & Central Europe.

LET’S WORK
TOGETHER