Eight secrets for better sports photography
In sports you capture a moment that happens in the blink of an eye. Understanding movement and anticipating movement is the most important thing you can learn.
Professional sports photographers have big zoom lenses and other pieces of fancy equipment that allow them to get close-up shots all over the field when they are shooting a game. You may not have all that, but there are still a few things you can do to get good photos at sporting events. The big thing in sports photography is to anticipate what is going to happen and to be prepared. When you are shooting action, there is no time to do anything other than pushing the shutter button. Shooting sports is very different than any other kind of photography. It is a skill you can develop, and here are some tips that can help.
Equipment
It is good to have some level of zoom lens if you are going to try to shoot sports. Most point-and-shoot cameras have zoom lenses, and Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras have zoom lenses available. You may not have what the pros use, but use what you have. With some care and practice, you can get good pictures of sporting events even with a point-and-shoot camera. Consider a mono-pod to add stability to your shots. Even so, if you…
