Capturing the action of a thrilling sporting event, whether it's football, rugby league, soccer, tennis, or anything in between, is a fantastic feeling for everyone involved. But how do we get the photos we see in magazines and newspapers?
I'll be giving you my top ten sports photography tips for beginners, which should help you dramatically improve your sports photography!
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What you'll need and some pointers:
You'll need a digital SLR camera or a camera that lets you control the shutter speed. If you don't use either of these, you won't be able to capture very good sports photos.
When you first arrive at an event, especially one involving children, keep in mind that you must obtain permission to take photographs. We're ready to shoot as soon as you give us the go-ahead!
1. Have at least a 200mm lens or zoom range.
A focal length greater than 200mm is obviously preferable because it allows you to get closer to the action and you won't be able to isolate any of your subjects if you can't zoom in. The Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR and the Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM are two popular beginner lenses.
2. Avoid using full automatic mode.
This is a common error made by inexperienced photographers. They will usually have their camera set to full automatic or a preset labeled "sports" or "action." While these may be adequate on occasion, to truly advance, a semi-manual mode is required.
3. Make use of a fast shutter speed.
In sports photography, you want to make sure that your camera's shutter speed is fast enough to capture the athletes' fast moving bodies. To freeze movement, a shutter speed of at least 1/500th of a second is required. Try not to go any lower than 1/500th of a second.
4. Switch to Aperture Priority mode.
A typical DSLR has the following modes: Automatic, Program Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual. The aperture, represented by the letter A on a Nikon camera and AV on a Canon, is our f/stop number, which determines how much light enters the camera's sensor. If you're not using a digital SLR camera, you won't need to worry about adjusting the aperture; instead, you'll need to adjust the shutter speed, which we'll discuss shortly. When we set the camera's aperture to aperture priority mode, we give the camera control over the shutter speed. This is usually the best setting to use on a bright sunny day. Aperture priority mode is used by many sports photographers. In this mode, we want to set a very large aperture, which is a small f-stop number, such as f/2.8 or f/4. This ensures that the maximum amount of light is allowed in, which tells the camera that a fast shutter speed is required for proper exposure. When there is more light in the camera, the shutter speed can be increased, which helps to freeze the action.
5. Pay attention to your ISO.
As you can see, shutter speed is crucial. We use three factors to determine proper exposure: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. When shooting in semi-manual modes like aperture priority or shutter priority, we must manually set the ISO based on the location, time, and conditions of the event we are photographing. For a bright sunny daytime soccer match, for example, a low ISO of 400 will be ideal because the camera will have plenty of light to work with. However, if it's a cloudy day, there won't be as much light, and we'll need to tell the camera that by increasing the ISO. On a cloudy day, you'll need to increase your ISO, usually to around 800-1200.
6. If Aperture Priority is not available, use Shutter Priority Mode.
This setting is best suited for non-SLR photographers with cameras that support shutter speed settings. Because many people reading this will not own an SLR camera, it is important to remember that you can still take some great pictures. Most cameras, including point-and-shoots, allow users to adjust the shutter speed. Instead of telling the camera how much light to let in, as we did with aperture priority, we can tell the camera directly how fast we want the shutter to be by using shutter priority mode. The camera will then determine which aperture – or f/stop number – to use. As previously stated, at least 1/500th of a second is required. When manually adjusting your shutter speed, you should take test shots in case you set it too high and aren't letting enough light into the camera.
7. Use burst mode and fast autofocus.
To keep up with the fast movements, we want to set the camera to continuously focus on our subject or subjects rather than locking on to one spot. In addition, we must configure our camera to take multiple images, which is commonly referred to as "frames per second" or "burst." When shooting sports, locate both of these on your camera and make sure they are turned on. If you have the option to set how many frames per second your camera takes, always set it to the maximum, whether it's 3, 4, 5, or more. This increases our chances of getting the big shot.
8. Know your sport and position yourself correctly.
The best thing you can do is position yourself so that the sun is behind you. This ensures that a lot of light hits your subject on the field of play, which reverts back to letting in as much light as possible while freezing the action with those fast shutter speeds. It also helps if you know a lot about the sport you're photographing because anticipating where the ball or action will be will help you get the best shots possible. Follow the action with your camera, zooming in close enough to have the player take up the majority of the frame.
9. Take a lot of pictures.
Whether it's a soccer player kicking the ball or a tennis player serving, once you've got your subject in the frame, you can half-hold the shutter button to focus and then hold down to fire away, capturing as many photos per second as you can thanks to the previous burst modes we've set. We are fortunate to be able to see our results immediately in this day and age of digital photography. There's no harm in leaving a sporting event with 2000 photos on your camera!
10. Use a monopod and shoot from a low angle, such as your knees.
By shooting from your knees, you capture a much more dramatic angle while also allowing for a more clear background rather than other athletes and grass. The lower perspective gives the photo great depth, and it's a technique that all professional photographers use. Even if your lens and camera are not heavy, consider purchasing and using a monopod. It is extremely useful in assisting you to keep your camera steady and balanced while shooting from various angles, particularly your knees.
I hope these tips help you take some amazing pictures. We'd love to see your outcomes.
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