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.
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 BASICS
THE THREE PILLARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY (EXPOSURE TRIANGLE)
• Aperture
• ISO Speed
• Shutter Speed
BEFORE YOU GO
BEFORE YOU GO
• Have the rights lens for the light situation.(or use the best that you have)
• Have the rights lens for the light situation.(or use the best that you have)
• Always shoot with a mono-pod.
• Always shoot with a mono-pod.
• Over shoot the game (500 plus photos per event).
• Over shoot the game (500 plus photos per event).
• gym sports must have 1.4 or 1.8 lens.
• gym sports must have 1.4 or 1.8 lens.
(if not its ok)
(if not its ok)
• Stop action with shutter, adjust light with aperture and ISO.shutter speed 1200 of a sec or more
• 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
• 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
Any other ideas for tips we should add or try? Send us a message and let us know!
Any other ideas for tips we should add or try? Send us a message and let us know!