Sports Photography 101 - Learn Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for the student Sports Photographer

Sports photography is something that all photographers, whether as an amateur or professional photographer, can pursue for fun and profit.  If you’re like me, you might have  a kid or two that  have become involved in various sports thought the years. And as a photography enthusiast, it has given you the excuse and / or opportunity to invest in and practice with some really nice sports photography equipment.  I am a professional photographer, but not a professional sports photographer.  In reality, I happen to shoot food for a living.  Food is a far stretch from shooting sports photography, but it’s amazing how many of the principles and techniques span the two specialties.  In this web page, I will share with you the things I’ve learned over the years shooting various sports including soccer, lacrosse, motocross, wrestling, and football, to mention a few.  I’ve even been on the sidelines of a Steeler Game.  So feel free to poke around and see what you can learn about sports photography.

Sports Photography 101

Best Shutter Speed for Sports Photography
Select the best shutter speed for the effect you’re going for.  What’s it take to stop motion?

Best Aperture for Sports Photography
What kind of depth of field do you want?  What kind of shutter speed do you want?

Best focus strategy for Sports Photography
Some camera will allow you to choose different focus modes.  Auto? Manual? Dynamic?

The Moment is everything in sports Photography
Timing and anticipation is very important in sports photography

Low light Sports Photography
Special considerations for low light sports photography

Post-production for Sports Photography
What can you do to enhance your photos back at the computer?

Sports Photography 101

Best Equipment for Sports Photography
You don't have to have a 1000mm lens to get great sports photos

Best Camera Mode for Sports Photography
Should you use Aperture ,priority shutter speed priority, manual or program mode?

Best ISO for Sports Photography
The best ISO to use is depends on each individual situation

Where to stand for Sports Photography
The vantage point from which you shoot your sports photography will make a huge difference

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