ABOUT ME

Aden Mann came about as a shortened version of my name. Once I decided to take my photography from hobby to career, I knew from the start that this is what I would brand myself as.

I grew up in Swedesboro, New Jersey from the age of 2. My parents are from the Deptford and West Deptford areas respectfully. I am the middle of three children. Throughout my youth, I played soccer and basketball year-round. I attended Kingsway Regional High School and went to college at Stockton University. There I studied elementary education and special education.

My interest in photography began when I was 13 years old. I was in middle school and asked for a Nikon Coolpix camera for Christmas. I would take pictures of nature and my friends, along with some selfies. My sports photography experience actually began with this camera. When I was a spohomore in high school, I photographed my freshman and varsity soccer. Needless to say, the photos were not great.

Throughout college, I continued to shoot nature, but this time with a Canon Rebel T6, a camera I still occasionally use to this day. It wasn't until Fall of 2022 that I discovered my passion for sports photography. A friend of mine invited me out to watch her daughter's high school field hockey game. I brought my camera not realizing the impact it would have on me. Shooting that game brought me unbridled joy. Seeing my photos come to life is like a drug, and the reaction people get from them is my high.

Some of my long term goals include: owning a studio, learning printing, learning videography, and shooting for a professional Philadelphia sports team.