Bernstein The “Jordan moment" paved the path to photojournalism

February 26, 2025 / 10:03 PM

Sharjah 24: Andrew Bernstein, a famous sports photographer, recently took centre stage at the Xposure International Photography Festival, where he shared captivating stories from his impressive career. He highlighted the stories behind some of his most iconic images, including the unforgettable moment when Michael Jordan won his first NBA championship.

Bernstein spoke passionately about the famous photograph he took in 1991 of Jordan holding his championship trophy, a milestone that took Jordan seven years to achieve. He revealed that this picture meant so much to Jordan that he later requested a personal copy for himself.

In an interview with “Sharjah 24,” Bernstein shared how capturing that historic moment gave him the confidence to expand his work beyond just sports photography and into broader photojournalism.