How to take great sports shots.

by Nigel Barker
Professional Photographer
Instructions:
This PDF is designed to fit in your
camera carrying case. Simply
print it out, then trim and fold
along the lines to create your very
own handy reference guide.
Step 1:
Cut out around outline
Step 2:
Fold top half back
Step 3:
Fold left side back
Use Creative Angles. Get down
low and let the action come to
you. Try shooting down into the
action or shooting through the
crowd to capture the emotion
of the event.
Stop The Action. When
shooting sports or other
fast moving action like pets
and kids, stop the action by
manually adjusting to a fast
shutter speed. This maximizes
detail while minimizing blur.
And making those adjustments
is easy with the help of the
menu screen.
Scene Selection Mode. There’s
often a sports setting that you
can use to capture the moment.
If your camera doesn’t have
this feature, play around with
the settings and try them out at
a practice.
Be Prepared. Always have fresh
batteries and an extra memory
card ready to go.
How to take great
sports shots.
Follow The Action. Some
cameras feature preset modes
that let you see the perfect
adjustment for any situation
right on the LCD screen.
Or play with your camera’s
settings before the big game
or event to determine the best
shutter speed.
Did You Know? Shutter speed is just another fancy term
for how sharp or blurry you want your action shots to be.
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