Summer, Sun and Surf - Resource Roundup for Sports Photography
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It’s definitely that time of year again… Soccer games, watersports, biking and well, generally anything that gets you active and outdoors. (Or indoors for some sports - but you know what I mean).
So it’s time to brush up on your action and sports photography skills. Below are a number of resources from around the web with tips and tricks to refine your sports photo skills. Looking for even more in-depth information - then check out the recommending reading at the bottom of the post.
Go forth and have fun! (oh, yeah - and shoot, shoot, shoot)
Sports Photography - I think probably the biggest tip I can offer you when it comes to sports photography is to take lots and lots of pictures. You are using a digital camera, right? Use the digital technology to your advantage. You are not shooting through …
Action Photography - Of all the kinds and styles of photography being practiced today, sports photography is probably the most exciting?not to mention the most difficult?of all. Since this kind of photography involves so much speed and action, …
Sports Photography - You can learn more about photography and develop your skills faster by spending some time shooting sports events. It is a very demanding form of photography with a lot of conditions out of your control. Subject matter is constantly …
Taking Sporting Event Photos - Take great sports photos even if you are in the ‘cheap seats’. Fast Shutter Speed is Crucial Prevent your sports photography from becoming blurry. Don’t Forget the Scoreboard Snap a few scoreboard photos to help tell the story of a …
Learning How to Do Sports Photography - I put this old sports shot up to impress upon all of you a few basic MUSTS about shooting sports. Learn and practice these pre-requisites and you will be well on your way to shooting good sports photos. This is a Corvette sports car …
Capture Perfect Digital Sports and Action Shots - It’s worth getting familiar with the sport before you start shooting, for example, how points are scored, what causes penalties etc, as this will give you an advantage over others … you will learn to expect where the best action is …
Shooting Active Subjects With a Long Lens - In many ways it is like learning a sport - you need to do the thing many times, fail many times, begin to succeed, and learn from the process. The first few times I tried panning with a pack of bicycle racers my success rate was …
For professional photographers, sports fans, proud parents, and anyone who wants to capture great sports pictures, this is the ultimate guide to sports photography. Seasoned sports photographer Peter Skinner uses 211 stunning examples from the work of Walter Ioss, Ben Chen, Bob Gomel, Duane Hart, Mark Johnson, and six other renowned photographers—as well as his personal archives—to show exactly how to take great action photos.
Sports photography gets you up close and personal with the action you crave, the athletes you idolize, or the activities that make memories for your children. It also provides plenty of frustration for amateurs and professionals alike. How do you shoot on a rainy day? What about the crowd at the finish line? Can you capture the tension as the ball trembles on the rim? You can, with the professional advice these experts provide. No matter what your sport or level of expertise, this book can make you a better digital sports photographer.
A comprehensive look at all aspects of photographing sports teams—from selecting and using equipment to processing and presenting the images while building a client base—this reference proves indispensable to any photographer looking to expand their repertoire or branch out into a new profession. Professional guidance covers topics ranging from working with school administrations and coaches to the keys to capturing subjects in motion. Chapters on creating attractive, salable group packages and forming a distinctive business plan are also included.
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