Over the years we've gathered tips and tricks that have helped me be better and more efficient. Not everything is easy, and i've learned by making plenty of mistakes. Hopefully, this printable list will help you avoid some of the potholes i encountered. Check back, as i occasionally add updates.


                                                                 THE POINT

                            HOW DO WE GET SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR WITH SMALL BUDGET? 

• Find a fixed lens with a great aperture 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 (50/1.4, Or 85/1.8).

• $1,000 is all you need. ebay/facebook market etc

• Always shoot with a stabilizing device (mono-pod).

• Plan your shoots. Try your best to shoot sports in good light.(no flash)

• Don’t let pros take your photos.and dont think that your not good

• Get logo for watermarks


                                                                THE BASICS

THE THREE PILLARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY (EXPOSURE TRIANGLE)

• Aperture

• ISO Speed

• Shutter Speed

                                                      BEFORE YOU GO

• Have the rights lens for the light situation.(or use the best that you have)

• Always shoot with a mono-pod.

• Over shoot the game (500 plus photos per event).

• gym sports must have 1.4 or 1.8 lens.

(if not its ok)

• Stop action with shutter, adjust light with aperture and ISO.shutter speed 1200 of a sec or more

• Know the sport. If you don’t, ask. Or,  google the sport to get a quick overview

• Make sure to charge all battery and     gear the day before shoot

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