Sport Photography 101 - Tips, Tricks, Techniques, and Equipment.

By Robert Foss

Photography is all about having the knowledge to take quality photographs. While, equipment does matter, it is one's technique that is going to matter in the short and long run. This is where the real quality will start to show as time goes on. It is pertinent to make sure all of these details are learned as early as possible because bad habits are very difficult to erase. The more these habits develop, the harder it gets for you to not only remove these habits, but to learn new ones at the same time.

This eBook was written with sports and action photography in mind. Let's assume there is a big sporting event tomorrow and you have to learn all that can be learned about sports photography. What would you do in this situation? Well, you would read this eBook and have more than enough knowledge to not only take pictures tomorrow, but take fantastic photos that are going to be remembered for a very long time to come. There are far too many people who start to believe they are not good enough when it comes to action photography and how their photos are always blurry.

This read is all about ensuring that not only does a person learn all of the key techniques with photography, but also learn what mistakes to avoid. It is those pesky mistakes that do the most damage in the short and long run. Avoid those mistakes and watch how it becomes easier to get the results that are needed. Photography does not have to be impossible and it can be learned in a day as long as one has the right guide in hand. This is a guide that will deliver results in a hurry.

Enjoy the read and have a great time taking fantastic photos!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Robert Foss
• Release date: Sep 22, 2015
• ISBN: 9781516300211

Book preview

INTRODUCTION

KEY TIPS FOR QUALITY SPORTS AND ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY

Use Presets

Use Wide Angle

Learn To Zoom In

Be Creative

Tripods Are Highly Effective

Always Keep Camera Steady

No Sharp Movements Ever

Don't Use Flash

Be Mentally Prepared

Learn How To Use The Camera First

IMPORTANT TECHNIQUES TO KEEP IN MIND

Work Around With Shutter Speed

Manually Focus

Half Presses

Multiple Shots

Match Lens With Shutter Speed

Bursts Are Key

Give Space

Focus On Face

ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR EDITING ACTION PHOTOS

Correct White Balance First

Pinpoint Emotions Of Image

Control Tones

Use Adjustment Brush

Remove Haze From Photos

Learn The Beauty Of Contrasting

Work On Different Levels

Pay Attention To Curves For Balance

Sharpen Key Details For More Oomph

Do Not Make Major Changes

MISTAKES MADE BY PHOTOGRAPHERS

Over Editing For Emphasis

Emphasizing Specific Colors In Frame

Staying With One Perspective

Automating Everything

Using Natural Light Inefficiently

Over Saturation

Changing Cameras Too Often

Avoiding Rule Of Thirds

Leaving Watermarks

Overdoing Zoom And Leading To Pixelated Images

CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

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Photography is all about having the knowledge to take quality photographs. While, equipment does matter, it is one's technique that is going to matter in the short and long run. This is where the real quality will start to show as time goes on. It is pertinent to make sure all of these details are learned as early as possible because bad habits are very difficult to erase. The more these habits develop, the harder it gets for the person to not only remove these habits, but to learn new ones at the same time.

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This eBook was written with sports and action photography in mind. Let's assume there is a big sporting event tomorrow and one has to learn all that can be learned about sports photography. What would they do in this situation? Well, they would read this eBook and have more than enough knowledge to not only take pictures tomorrow, but take fantastic photos that are going to be remembered for a very long time to come. There are far too many people who start to believe they are not good enough when it comes to action photography and how their photos are always blurry.

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There are also some individuals who feel it is simple to take moving photos and all they have to do is sit and click. Well, it is certainly not that easy and the professionals who take these kinds of photos on a regular basis have a lot of talent which enables them to make it look entirely effortless. This read is going to ensure those tips and tricks that are used by experts around the world are listed in this eBook.

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Not only are certain techniques required for learning how to take the actual photos, but the editing phase that takes place after the photo is key. Editing is essential in this day and age because it take an image from average to fantastic in a hurry. The editing software that is on the market at the moment is able to do a lot with photos even if they are