13 Oct 2009, Posted by Kay in t Veen in Tips & Tricks, 2 Comments
Focus on faces
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.
Not only a face on a action shot is important, but also think of great portraits you can make on the field or indoors. Concentration is a very cool expression to photograph but also fear or exhaustion can be great to capture.
In groups this is kinda different. for example a 1 on 1 offense / defense action. be sure you have focus on the face most important, and this is usually (but not in all cases) the player with the ball / puck.
A pretty easy and logical blog post, but sure some thing to keep in mind when shooting!
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2 Comments
October 13, 2009 11:19 pm
Britney Bennett @britneybennett2
Faces can say a lot in sports pictures, but I HATE the pictures of women playing tennis in the newspaper. They ALWAYS look like they’re in pain. You never see that with photos of baseball or football players.
October 13, 2009 11:19 pm
Caitlin Reynolds @Twitter Name
Good blog! I also notice that sports photos only focus on the body strength of a player and not on the face.. Good thing you brought this one up..
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