Tweet
I've never been athletic, nor well-coordinated, but I have had some favorite sports teams -- the Chicago White Sox when I was in grade/high school (Nellie Fox, Luis Aparicio), the Pittsburgh Steelers, and, of course, the PHOENIX SUNS. I've been impressed with some of the great sports photos, and appreciative of the skill and timing necessary to capture some of these shots.
There was a link at the DGrin forum that I followed and found this guy's site -- he has the credentials, the photos, and he has some tips on sports photography as a career, a business, and as a hobby -- which is the most likely category for most folks with an interest in sports photography from what I've read in his site. Worth a read for all action photographers, whether sports-minded or not.
Catching the Light-- Sports Photojournalism by Jerry Lodriguss
- If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
- Welcome to RetouchPRO .
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload images and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
Now days even common point-and-shoot cameras are capable of multiple frames per second; and the inexpensive lenses have glass that is tack sharp, it doesn't hold the same thrill as seeing a true sports photographer at work.
The man you named above, Jerry Lodriguss, has some amazing, masterful photography. It also seems as if he is jumping wholeheartedly into the digital realm. His tutorials and tips are well worth the read. I especially liked the fact that he wasn't afraid to say how luck and past experience combined to capture some of the defining moments. It doesn't seem as if he is afraid give credit where credit is due instead of taking all the glory to himself like so many of the insecure photographers out there today.
As for me, I was absolutely thrilled when I finally managed to capture the glorious moment of a young girl soaring through the air in a swing her daddy was pushing from behind. I won't even begin to say how many pictures I took to get that ONE.
Thanks for sharing. Some of his tips will be added to my growing store of knowledge; and I will be a better photographer because of them.
Janet