His stunning photos have been bringing the drama of football into sharp focus - and he is just 10 years old. 

Shay Porter has been making waves with his sports photography skills since he started volunteering at Wells Town Football Club in July last year. 

North Norfolk News: Shay Porter taking photos at Wells Town FCShay Porter taking photos at Wells Town FC (Image: Supplied)Shay, from Dereham, said: “I received lots of attention from the players, fans and coaches. 

“The club used my photos on their social media accounts and that made me feel like I was really part of the club. 

“I have even been contacted by players on other teams asking if I have taken a photo of them during the matches, which is always a nice surprise.”

North Norfolk News: One of Shay Porter's shots from the action at Wells Town FCOne of Shay Porter's shots from the action at Wells Town FC (Image: Shay Porter)Shay took up photography after he got a camera for Christmas in 2019. He began photographing wildlife near where he lives before turning to sport. 

Shay said: “I volunteered at Wells Town FC because they did not have a photographer and it was such a welcoming club when I had been there before to watch them play. 

"I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.” 

North Norfolk News: On-pitch action at Wells Town FC, photo by Shay PorterOn-pitch action at Wells Town FC, photo by Shay Porter (Image: Shay Porter)He upgraded to a camera with a long lens so he could capture shots across the pitch and get close to the action. 

Shay said: “I use a monopod to help keep my camera balanced and it allows me to move the camera quickly and follow the action.”

He said his dad taught him some photography basics, and he also picked up tips from watching YouTube videos and listening to other sports photographers like Rob Sambles.

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North Norfolk News: Another one of Shay Porter's photos from Wells Town FC Another one of Shay Porter's photos from Wells Town FC (Image: Shay Porter)Shay is starting year seven in September next year, and said he was already considering studying photography for his GCSEs. 

He said: “I would love to be a photographer for a football club in one of the top leagues.

"It would be a dream job, especially if it was Newcastle United because that's the team I've supported since I was young.

"I know it will be tough to achieve this but I'm very determined.” 

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North Norfolk News: Shay Porter, who takes photos for Wells Town FCShay Porter, who takes photos for Wells Town FC (Image: Supplied)North Norfolk News: Shay Porter said he really enjoys sports photographyShay Porter said he really enjoys sports photography (Image: Shay Porter)