Post processing workflow video

This weekend i shot a field hockey match close to my home. During half time i got a great idea “What if i screencasted my whole workflow and publish it on the blog in fast forward”. So this is what i did. In this video I show you the selecting procedure in Apple Lightroom then developing it in Adobe Lightroom, then exports it back to Aperture for my copyright and final uploading it to my flickr account. …

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Sneak preview Sports photography guide

In the end of this weekend we will publish great 101 guide to sports photography, the guide every beginner and pro needs to have. With all kinds of useful unique information about where to starts, which steps to take and how to make your shots even better. Here i have a small teaser about how the guide will look like. Be sure to subscribe to receive this guide free in your mailbox! …

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Clean backgrounds

One of the most underestimated thing of sports photography is the importance of clean backgrounds. You can have a great action captures on the exact right moment but when your position is not perfect your shot will get a very busy look. These are not the best images and personally i think those images are useless. Here are some tips how you can solve this, some in post-production, shooting technique and standpoint. …

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Snowboard photography

This evening i was checking out Pieter Van Impe’s videos on Vimeo, i just love he’s bounce videos about the California sunbounce. When i was scrolling to he’s vimeo account i discovered a video did not see before, and i really wanted to share it with you. Of course all credits go out to mr. Van Impe.

Pieter Van Impe shows us some great playful video about photographing snowboard jumps and rails, with remote camera’s, available light and available light combined with the California Sunbounce. The shots that came out seem perfect to me, creative and unique. Just that extra to it to make a it a great image. played with a lot of color and nice bright images. just the way u like it! …

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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. …

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Guide to sports photography

Everything a sports photographer needs to know. from basics about photographing, to getting access, using essential equipment, sports specific tips and of course a lot more. Free for all subscribers! …

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Cropping your photos

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). …

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Basketball photography tips

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. …

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