Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 A Great Sports Lens
Hey there photography enthusiasts! Today, we're talking about one of the hottest lenses on the market right now - the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD. And trust me, this lens is anything but boring! Let's start with the star of the show - the f/2.8 maximum aperture....
You Don’t Have To Push The Shutter Button
That's right. Contrary to most of the photographers out there, you can choose not to push your shutter button. Too often, when I am shooting games, I will hear other photographers snapping photos like crazy. Then, there is me....
How to Use the ExpoDisc
Setting your white balance is a debatable subject. Some photographers think setting a custom white balance is the best approach and others feel a grey card is the preferred method and others believe using the camera Auto White Balance is the way to go. Then there is...
Preventing Heat Waves From Ruining Your Photos
Have you ever shot football, soccer, rugby, etc. outside? It's not too tough to do and I am sure you remembered to get as low as possible in order to make the athletes look larger than life. Then, you get back and import your photos for post processing and noticed...
Can the Sony a6000 Handle Sports Photography?
The Sony α6000, at the time of this writing is about 4.5 years old. Why would I test a camera that is considered old by today's standards? There are aspiring sports photographers who have a basic camera/lens setup that is adequate for taking photos but are...
7 Tips for Photographing Indoor Swimming
Swim meets are something I wished I could shoot more. They are a beehive of activity, often times crowded and you have to pay attention. You could easily take a wrong step and end up in the pool with your equipment in tow. The last meet I shot not only had water...
Photographing Softball From Behind Home Plate
Here are a few thoughts I have about shooting from behind home plate. These work for both softball and baseball. When shooting from behind home plate, which has a fence that protects us common folk from injury, you place the end of your lens as close to the fence as...
Lens Hoods – Two Reasons You Need One
When you purchased a lens, it probably came with a lens hood. If it didn't, it is a good idea to get one that is made for your lens. They come in many shapes and sizes such as Petal, used for prime lenses, and Cylindrical, used mostly with telephoto lenses. Yes,...
Why Are My Photos Blurry?
You are at a sporting event and have taken several hundred photos. Now, you know not all of them are going to be keepers but, you expect to see some amazing shots. Because, after all, you are an amazing sports photographer. You import your photos into your favorite...
How I Captured This Great Capitol City Classic Photo
The Event This shot was taken at the Capitol City Classic high school basketball tournament held in Salem, OR. I have been shooting this event since it began a few years ago. I like to shoot this event because of the high caliber of athletes involved. Most of the...
Title: “Capturing the Action: A Guide to Launching Your Journey in Sports Photography”
Introduction: In the dynamic world of photography, few genres match the adrenaline and excitement of sports photography. Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a seasoned pro looking to venture into a new field, capturing the essence of sports through your lens...
Best Settings for Sports Photography – Beginner Tips
Best Settings Ok, truth be told, there are no best or even perfect settings for sports photography. The reason for this is that as sports photographers, we shoot in many different lighting conditions. One day we are outside shooting soccer in bright sun and the next...
Constructing Exposure – What Is Exposure?
Exposure is the amount of light a digital camera's sensor captures when a photo is taken. If you capture too much light, the results are a washed out photo or what is commonly referred to as overexposed. If you capture too little light, the photo will be too dark or...
Constructing Exposure – ISO
ISO stands for International Standards Organization. It is a standardized scale for measuring film sensitivity to light. Today, film has been replaced by digital image sensors but the concept is still the same. To understand ISO let’s go back a few years. In the...
Constructing Exposure – Shutter Speed
Like aperture, shutter speed also affects how much light hits the camera’s sensor. It also does something else that as a sports photographer is pretty important. One of our goals as sports photographers is to freeze the action. Whether it’s a volleyball spike or a...
Constructing Exposure – Aperture
Basically, aperture is the opening within the lens that light travels through to reach the camera’s sensor. When I go to shoot, I usually start by adjusting my aperture first. I do this because aperture not only affects the amount of light hitting the camera’s...