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Hello, my name is James Leyva, aka LeyvaFlava, aka THE X-Factor. Since I was in high school, sports photography/ videography has become my passion, hobby, and profession. For over a decade now I have experience using film, small digital, DSLR, video, and mirror lens cameras.

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  • I am a sports photographer and writer at TheSkyBoat.org Media.  

  • I do sports videography & and photography for the news station called NBC KAGS TV in the BCS (Bryan/College Station) area.

  • I worked for The Walt Disney Company as a Photopass Photographer for six years 2012 to 2018.

  • I was a Freelance Photographer for the newspaper in Bryan, TX called The Eagle in 2019.

  • Covered games in College Football, College Basketball, College Baseball, College Soccer, NFL, MLB, professional Soccer(MLS) (NSWL) (International),  high school sports, and auto racing.

  • Notable sporting events I have covered are the 102nd Indianapolis 500, the 2019 Rose Bowl game, the 2019 CFP Semi-Final Clemson Tigers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes, the 2023 Big 12 Championship game, Super Bowl 51 & 54 events, and more. 

 

If you would like to view more of my photos and videos I have done check out my Facebook page, Instagram page, and follow me on Twitter.

If a sports media organization, sports team, parent, or family member is looking to hire a photographer or videographer to cover an event please contact me on my contact page.

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