by Sports Photo101 | Apr 5, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Sports Photo101 | Feb 21, 2018 | Blog
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....
by Sports Photo101 | Feb 9, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Sports Photo101 | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Sports Photo101 | Dec 8, 2017 | Blog
When I am working a game, I always take time to talk to other photographers. I don’t talk too much and never when there is action taking place. But, it’s a good way to make friends and even pick up tricks you may not have thought about. Over the years I...
by Sports Photo101 | Nov 9, 2017 | Blog
When it comes to sports photography, football is one of my favorite sports to shoot. I get to be outside and I really enjoy the atmosphere. A quick warning, In this article I may be using football language. So, if you don’t know football very well, just fake...
