Are you using a digital camera to photograph your child playing sports?
I got into sports photography through a friend of mine who asked me to shoot his children playing baseball, softball and soccer. What began as a favor has become little side job for me. I now make posters and graphics for some of the other parents about their children 'team.
Every time you visit the field, there are usually 3 or 4 parents out there with my DSLR type camera. They often have their cameras on Full Auto is trying to catch your child in action. Of course, they will see my big white Canon lens advice to them off that I am a professional and the questions begin.
Here are some tips to improve your sports photos:
Do not shoot down the children's - As adults, we look down on kids, of course, simply because they are shorter than We. Kneeling down when getting shot will make your child look like a Major League player.
Use the Aperture Priority Mode Shutter Priority Mode instead - We are taught to use a high shutter speed to freeze fast action. However, for me, which is the subject stand out is more important. Most children's sports photography is shot outdoors in bright daylight. Set your camera to Aperture Priority. With the bright daylight, the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed is very high. This will help blur the fence and parking lot.
Use the High Speed Continuous Mode - Nothing looks cooler than the burst of photos showing your child is throwing a strike. High Speed Continuous allows the camera to continue taking pictures while the shutter button is held down. This will allow you to get the shots you need for your child connects with the ball.
Just use these three tips and photos you will see a dramatic improvement in your sports photos. Your kids will dig it too.
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