How to Photograph Alpine Ski Racing

By Daniel Teetor

This book is focused specifically on capturing stunning images of alpine (downhill) ski racers on the slalom and gs courses. Amateur photographers can see what kinds of photographs are possible and learn how to get them. Many photographs of actual ski races are used throughout to illustrate the many helpful tips. This guide will help you get dramatic action shots of your friends and family!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Daniel Teetor
• Release date: Nov 4, 2010
• ISBN: 9781458158628

Daniel Teetor

Daniel Teetor is a freelance photographer in Algonac, Michigan. He has many years of experience photographing high school, college and professional action sports. In addition, he spends considerable time on the water and in the woods capturing images of wildlife, especially waterfowl in flight and whitetail deer. He is also noted for amazing nautical imagery of fast boats.

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How to Photograph Alpine Ski Racing

Professional Tips for Amateur Photographers

By

Daniel Teetor

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Published by Daniel Teetor at Smashwords

Copyright 2010 Daniel Teetor

All photographs by Daniel Teetor at Digital Outdoors, Inc.

http://www.digitaloutdoors.com

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Introduction

This book is written specifically for amateur photographers who wish to photograph alpine (downhill) ski races. High school and college ski teams compete during the winter months and provide ample opportunity for parents, relatives and friends to get fabulous action images of the skiers. There are ski racing associations in many states that manage race programs for both adults and juniors, as well as the USSA (United States Ski and Snowboard Association). Access to good shooting locations is generally unrestricted as long as one is careful to stay out of the way. The shooting techniques are certainly useful for Olympic or professional events but access to prime shooting locations is usually very limited.

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