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Chapter 9 Action and Event Photography
is worth using no matter whom it features,
you should try to concentrate on members of
your school’s team. Try for recognizable faces
whenever you can. Since student photographers
seldom have access to very long telephoto lenses,
concentrate on action taking place as close to
you as possible. Try to position yourself near to
where the action is most likely to take place: the
soccer goal, the home team basket, first base, the
volleyball net, the cross-country finish line. Do
not neglect high-angle and low-angle viewpoints
to provide visual variety—lay on the ground and
shoot upward to isolate hurdlers or high jumpers
against the sky, or climb up in the stands for a
“bird’s-eye view” of football or soccer action.
Do not just shoot the action on the field.
Look for photo opportunities such as scenes on
the bench or in the dugout, warm-up areas, the
coach along the sidelines, even the spectators,
Figure 9-32. When shooting with a digital
Figure 9-32. Besides action on the field or court, sporting events provide many “photo ops” for the student
photojournalist. A—Cheerleaders add color and action to the basketball or football sideline. B—Including spectators
puts sports action in context. C—The coach instructing his team helps tell the story of the game. D—Team members
in the dugout form a backdrop for the batter.
A
B
C D