"People get to see the amazing images that come out of the event, but only photographers know and experience how physically cramped the space can be in which to get your shot. If you make a sudden movement with your arm, or lean too far in one direction, you may wind up blocking the shot of the photographer next to you. It's that tight a space. And you only have a few seconds to get what you need.
Everyone tries to be polite and professional about it. Sometimes you miss a shot, but you have to be able to bounce back and get the next one. You develop certain techniques to make the most of the space you have available to you. That's all an expected part of the process at a high-profile event like this one. You have to remain calm under pressure."
