Career Photography Notes

Sports Photography

• the closer you are to your subject, the better
• familiarize yourself with the sport so you can position yourself correctly
• timing is key to capture action shots. If you see what is happening, you are too late
• focus on the athelete's faces and emotions
• it is recommended not to use flash
• if you choose to take an individual shot, shoot vertically
• if you choose to take a shot of multiple people, shoot horizontally
• a good element for this type of photography-rule of thirds