In this tutorial we will try to explain in detail some tips and tricks about volleyball photography. Submitted by our guest writer Sean Hagins who submitted hundreds of great volleyball photographs to our flickr group. (more…)
I received a lot of questions concerning apertures, after publishing the 101 guide a lot of people asked “ok, apertures are clear to be but in what situation should i use what aperture”. First of all its depending from the amount of light available. Second the subject your shooting and last the effect you want to create or the type of photo you are creating. (more…)
Yes! it’s finally here. The 101 Guide to Sports photography Download it here for only $19.99. Full of information covering items like, Basic photography, Equipment, Steps to improve your shots, Gear advice, Workflow and even has some great photos. Please download it and let us know what you think. It’s a working guide, so we will keep it up to date, and try to expand it in size. Please let us know what you missed! (more…)
A quick preview about our Sports Photography guide which we will publish this week. A guide for all photographers starting in sports or wanting to get better at sports photography.
Shooting with eye for the background is important to get better shots in sports photography. Some quick and simple tips to keep in mind when shooting
I see a lot of sport photos around without faces, series full of backs turned toward us. While this can sometimes be good shots, most of the times these photos mis essential key information, the way a player looks is most of the times essential, or can make or break a photo. The look of power, strength or a face of a player giving hi’s last bit of energy is priceless. (more…)
Cropping your photos is essential in all photography, if you photograph a nature scape its a lot easier getting your photo right in 1 take than in sports. sometimes your focal length is just not long enough, or your using your centre AF point because its way more sensitive then other ones. Cropping with give you the ability applying the rule of thirds later on or give you a better isolation. Never leave your shots just the way they are if this is not ideal. Do not be afraid the size of your photo, there are a lot of tools for this. (making your photo 400% the size without big quality issues isn’t a problem these days). (more…)
Since I am shooting a basketball match tonight I think its appropriate to create a post dedicated to Basketball. However its not easy to get court side access but we will focus on this but i will try to give some tips for some other positions as well. Basketball is a great sport with full-time action and photography moments, which makes it easier to get great captures. Although its a indoor sports which makes it hard to shoot. (more…)
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