This course is for amateur photographers who are comfortable with their camera and want tips on getting crisp, clean shots of kids playing indoor or outdoor sports.
No-sweat family sports photography starts here. With some simple instruction, you can capture your MVPs in action. Host Damian Strohmeyer, Canon Explorer of Light with over 70 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit, will show you his winning tips and advice to become an all-star at capturing all the action, drama and emotion.
Find out how to:
Set up and position your camera for championship photos
Pick the lens that fits the game
Make autofocus your favorite teammate
Compose shots for "peak" action
Get into the game and learn how to take first-place photos of your child's sports and activities.
Lessons (Overall running time: 46:25)
Introduction (2:06)
What Makes a Photo a "Keeper?" (5:21)
Camera Settings (9:29)
Finding the Right Lens (6:11)
Capturing your Fast Players with Autofocus (6:10)
Framing the Shot (6:01)
Location, Location, Location (6:06)
Practice Makes Perfect (5:01)
Instructor Bio
Damian Strohmeyer
With over 70 Sports Illustrated cover photos to his credit, Damian Strohmeyer is an expert at capturing "peak action" in sporting events ranging from the Olympic Games to the World Series and Super Bowl. His iconic images reveal the span of emotions in both remarkable victories and humbling defeats. The Boston-based photographer is also a noted educator who works with students and professionals through the Canon Explorers of Light program, sharing tips about photojournalism and sports. See more of his work at damianstrohmeyer.com.
Video lessons (Overall running time: 46:25)
PDF guides, and shooting diagrams to map out the ideal shooting position for each sport
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