The Addiction of Sports Photography: The Ultimate Guide
Table of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction
Story Telling
Sports Photography versus Other Genres
Approach to this Book
Proceed at Your Own Risk
Chapter 2: Light Management
Core Elements
Shutter Speed
Aperture
Balancing Shutter Speed and Aperture
Light Sensitivity
Sensor Size
Recommendations
Scenario #1: Low Light Environment and Low Light Sensitive Equipment
Scenario #2: Low Light Environment and Medium Light Sensitive Equipment
Scenario #3: Low Light Environment and High Light Sensitive Equipment
Scenario #4: High Light Environment
Final Thoughts
Chapter 3: Capabilities of the Camera
Basic Settings
Autofocus Mode
Drive Mode
White Balance
Light Metering
Focal Point Selection
Exposure Compensation
File Types
Memory Cards
Advanced Settings
Tracking Sensitivity
Acceleration / Deceleration Tracking
AF Point Display
Custom Shooting Modes
High ISO Speed Noise Reduction
Highlight Tone Priority
Copyright Settings
Personalized Menus
Final Thoughts
Chapter 4: The Limits of Lenses
Phase Detection Focusing System
f/2.8 Lenses (Group A)
Older f/2.8 Lenses (Group B)
f/4.0 Lenses (Group C)
f/5.6 Lenses (Group E)
Available Focal Points
Contrast Detection and Hybrid Focusing Systems
Final Thoughts
Chapter 5: Your Go-To Lenses
General Considerations
Standard Wide-Angle Lenses (Focal Length < 100mm)
Telephoto Lenses (Focal Length 100 to 300mm)
Super Telephoto Lenses (Focal Length >300mm)
Extenders
Third-Party Lenses
Lenses for Cropped Sensors
Final Thoughts
Chapter 6: Anticipating the Action
Learn the Sport
Plan Ahead
Action Shot Tips
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Field Sports
Hockey
Track & Field
Tennis
Volleyball
Motor Sports
Emotion
Off the Field
Closing Thoughts
Chapter 7: Lessons from the Field
Environmental Protection
Knee pads
Camping chair
Rain protection
Sun-screen / Insect repellant / Head gear
Water
Comfortable shoes
Hearing protection
Gloves with touch-pad finger tips
Odds and Ends
Multiple cameras
Camera harness
Monopod and ball head
Quick release plates
Rate as you go
LCD viewer magnification
Identifying players
Never use on-field flash
Other ways to earn money
Chapter 8: After the Whistle
Before the Game
During the Game
Post-Processing Software
Photo Mechanic
Adobe Lightroom
Photoshop
Capture One
Post-Game Workflow
Downloading Images
Editing Images
After the Game
Build for Scale
Final Thoughts
Chapter 9: Getting Started Venues
My Story
Getting Started
Youth Athletic Clubs
High School Sports
College Sports
Professional Minor League Sports
Freelance Professionals
Purchase Tickets for Access
Once You’ve Made It
Final Thoughts
Chapter 10: Building Credibility and Promoting Yourself
Building Relationships
Personal Interactions
Working with Teams
Working with Media Services
On-Line Interactions
Websites
Social Media
Searches
Final Thoughts
About the Author