How we captured these photos of the Eagles’ Super Bowl win
This week’s top photos come from Photo Desk Editor and Visual Journalist Ashlee Rezin. Follow her on X and Instagram.
Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Kansas City Chiefs, 40 – 22, in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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Fans cheer after the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 44 – 22, in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 catches a 50-yard pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 fumbles as he is hit by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams #93 in the second half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 throws the ball during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 sits on the bench in the second quarter of an eventual loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
Kendrick Lamar performs in the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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SZA performs in the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 hands off to running back Saquon Barkley #26 during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce #87 lies on the field after an incomplete pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 throws the ball under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter #98 in the first quarter of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 rushes 1 yard for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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The NFL honors Chicago Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey with a moment of silence before Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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What makes these photos great?
For the Super Bowl, the NFL gave me a “fixed upper photo” position with no field access. I was in section 639, close to the 50-yard line on the Philadelphia Eagles’ side, in the highest row in the stadium. I’ve never shot a football game from that vantage point before — I could almost touch the dome. But, thanks to a Canon 600mm lens, I could see the whole field.
Photographing this game was totally about adapting to the environment. Shooting with a fixed 600mm F4 on a monopod meant I could see the entire field, but I needed to be able to keep up with the game action. When you’re shooting on the field and at eye level with the players — which is my usual position while shooting the Chicago Bears — you can see the quarterback’s eyes and players’ body language, adding to your ability to be predictive. Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes throw the ball very fast.
Also, while I was in the last row, Eagles fans were in the second-to-last row. I couldn’t see the Eagles’ bench when those fans stood up and raised their hands. I had to think fast and shoot faster.
Technical details:
Equipment: Canon EOS R5 with an RF600mm F4 L IS USM lens
Focal length: 600mm
Aperature: varied
Exposure: varied
ISO: varied
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