Defining action photography is no easy task. Most associate it purely with sport but, while that’s largely true, it also stretches into lifestyle and commercial photography. In fact, much of my professional work is considered action photography, and yet it is more likely to appear in editorial print use, such as in advertisements, than on the front of the sports section in your local newspaper.
The reality is there is as much difference between capturing events and capturing set-up shoots as there is between the photographers who shoot these styles. But in this article, I hope to give you some techniques to try regardless of the type of action you plan to capture.
Finally, you may think you need to know world class athletes to photograph these kinds of images, but sport happens everywhere. Often, it’s just a matter of asking permission to photograph your local sports team or event.
EVENTS VERSUS SET UP SHOTS
Sporting event and live action photography is often fast moving and needs to be approached clearly and with precision. There
