Category: Sports Photograph: Brady "Indianapolis 500" Brady gets a different view of the excitement at the Indianapolis 500, focusing on capturing a wide shot of the ground with cars driving past in the background. It's a great alternative if you don't have your telephoto on you or that special access to get you down to the track! Brady managed to capture the event in a nutshell, showcasing the waving and clapping crowd along with the cars whizzing by. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. You can be the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Brady
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Portrait Tips: Run Away & Zoom-In
You've got to try this technique for your portraits and you'll find a great impact on your compositions. Zooming-in makes stuff appear closer, and so we usually use it for things that are far away that we can't get closer to, like football players playing a game, or far-off wildlife. But in this case, you should put your subjects far away on purpose and then zoom in. Zooming-In Makes the Background Smaller and Closer Not only does zooming-in make your subject appear closer, it also makes the background appear larger. That means that a small … [Read more...] about Portrait Tips: Run Away & Zoom-In
Photographer of the Day: Henri Droski
Category: Sports Photograph: Henri Droski Aah, the boys of summer. Henri does a great job of capturing the batter as the ball reaches home plate, with his right leg slightly lifted in anticipation of a swing. The three subjects are crystal sharp, but the focus is clearly on excitement of the batter. It's a scene that regularly defines the sport of baseball. Originally shared with Photofocus via email. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Henri Droski
Photographer of the Day: Peter Hickson
Category: Sports Photograph: Peter Hickson "Racing in Hayling Bay" Peter does a great job of working around the conditions in capturing this photo of a racing sailboat in Hayling Bay. He explains in the caption of the photograph that there wasn't much wind. By getting down low he was able to shoot the sailboat from a different perspective, allowing him to capture the natural waves of the green-toned water beneath. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Peter Hickson
Photographer of the Day: David Feuerhelm
Category: Sports Photograph: David Feuerhelm "The one that got away" Nothing like a good cricket match. David captures the art of the sport, showing excitement in the catcher, and disappointment in the batsman. The shot is well composed, and perfectly sharp. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: David Feuerhelm
Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Focus Priority Settings
Our latest cameras boast lightning-quick autofocus and it's a good thing because my kids and their cousins are lightning-quick subjects, not to mention sports and wildlife subjects. The thing is, your camera has two or three options related to autofocus you may not have considered which will affect your performance. Focus or Release? There's a spot in your menu that dictates whether the camera will make a picture when the subject is out of focus. The default setting is for Focus Priority, which means the shutter will only fire when the … [Read more...] about Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Focus Priority Settings
Photographer of the Day: E.P. Scott
Category: Sports Photograph: E.P. Scott "Brandon (Freedom Park)" Brandon's photograph of a skateboarder in New Jersey really shines for two reasons. First, the color and lighting here is spot-on. It appears as if the sun is starting to set, with the light coming off of the skater's board. Secondly, the photo is crystal clear, and captures the skater in doing what he does best — a trick as he gets some air off of the ramp. If you check out Brandon's Flickr photostream, you'll see a bunch of other skateboarder photos as … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: E.P. Scott
Photographer of the Day: George Adkins
Category: Sports Photograph: George Adkins "The Monochrome Surf" Just in time for summer, George captured this awesome surfing shot at Crystal Pier in San Diego. The monochrome edit here puts the surfer frozen in time, with water completely surrounding him. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: George Adkins
Photographer of the Day: Ian Lewry
Category: Sports Photograph: Ian Lewry "The Lincoln grand prix of cycling 2017 - photo 1" Ian does a great job of capturing the grit that it takes to race in the Lincoln Grand Prix of Cycling, held in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The subtle desaturation of the image, along with a shallow depth of field, help bring the cyclist into focus. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Ian Lewry
Get Started in Sports Photography for Free
Sports Portraits: Essentials with Vanelli This course is free until 7/1/17. How do you create sports portraits that capture the prowess and competitive spirits of athletes, young and old? Robert Vanelli shows how to light, shoot, and edit sports portraits with an "edgy" look. You'll learn to use a portable studio setup that produces dramatic harsh lighting that can go right to the practice field. You'll also learn to stylize a shoot, integrating props like gear and team uniforms. He also shares tips for eliciting emotion from the athlete, … [Read more...] about Get Started in Sports Photography for Free
Photographer of the Week: June 12 ~ 15, 2017
Every Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators present a great picture in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Outdoor, Sports and Street. The photographer's work earns its creator the title "Photographer of the Day." Their work has touched us and we hope, you as well. Each curator shares what they love about the photograph they feature. Each comment is a mini review that helps each of us become more aware of what's in an image and why it works. The Photographer of the Week is selected from those images. Agree or disagree, your comments and … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: June 12 ~ 15, 2017
Photographer of the Day: Mike Sperduto
Category: Sports Photograph: Mike Sperduto "Busch Stadium" There's nothing like it — spring baseball. I love how this shot, taken at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, shows a different viewpoint of the Cardinals' stadium. In addition to the field in the background, you can also see the iconic Gateway Arch, surrounded by buildings in downtown St. Louis. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Mike Sperduto
A 100% Free Course on Sports Photography
Sports Portraits: Essentials with Vanelli This course is free until 7/1/17. How do you create sports portraits that capture the prowess and competitive spirits of athletes, young and old? Robert Vanelli shows how to light, shoot, and edit sports portraits with an "edgy" look. You'll learn to use a portable studio setup that produces dramatic harsh lighting that can go right to the practice field. You'll also learn to stylize a shoot, integrating props like gear and team uniforms. He also shares tips for eliciting emotion from the athlete, … [Read more...] about A 100% Free Course on Sports Photography
Photographer of the Day: Michael Hoffman
Category: Sports Photograph: Michael Hoffman "Racing to the Finish" Michael showcases a high school rowing championship with this photograph, where he zooms in on two specific rowers, both of which show the guts and determination that it takes to win. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Hoffman
Free Course on Sports Photography
Sports Portraits: Essentials with Vanelli This course is free until 7/1/17. How do you create sports portraits that capture the prowess and competitive spirits of athletes, young and old? Robert Vanelli shows how to light, shoot, and edit sports portraits with an "edgy" look. You'll learn to use a portable studio setup that produces dramatic harsh lighting that can go right to the practice field. You'll also learn to stylize a shoot, integrating props like gear and team uniforms. He also shares tips for eliciting emotion from the athlete, … [Read more...] about Free Course on Sports Photography
Studio Tip: Add a Battery Grip to Your Camera
Most high-end digital SLR cameras come with a built-in battery grip. If your camera doesn't have a grip, don't worry, 3rd party grips are inexpensive and easy to install. Here’s why you should consider adding a battery grip to your camera. Easy to install Installing a battery grip is as simple as removing a few rubber pieces on the bottom of your camera, line up the pins and tightening the knob. Some cameras are even easier. Just remove the battery door, slide the grip into place and tighten the knob. Extends Shooting Time A battery … [Read more...] about Studio Tip: Add a Battery Grip to Your Camera
Photographer of the Day: Tomas Salinka
Category: Sports Photography Photograph: "Drift Honda S2000” by Tomas Salinka Tomas' ability to capture the motion of the Honda car really makes this photo shine. While the car is kept perfectly in-focus and sharp, the smoke surrounds it, making for a surreal look. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Tomas Salinka
Photographer of the Day: Steve Lavelle
Category: Sports Photography Photograph: “Racing Car" by Steve Lavelle Dragging the shutter--slow shutter speed--and panning keeps the car in focus as the background appears to be racing by. Steve added a slight vignette to draw our attention on the race car. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Steve Lavelle
Photographer of the Day: Cecil Ramsey
Category: Sports Photography Photograph: “College Softball" by Cecil Ramsey Cecil's cropping turned a standard photograph into a nice pano displaying key subjects--the player, catcher, umpire and the ball. An added touch are the players watching from the dugout. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Cecil Ramsey
Photographer of the Day: Isabel Sweet
Category: Sports Photography Photograph: “Cutest Red Sox fan" by Isabel Sweet Boston newborn photographer Isabel Sweet combined newborn photography and sports to capture this unique sports portrait. The newborn's expression combined with posing makes this a cherished photo. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Isabel Sweet
Portrait Tip: Your Second Most Important Body Part
Obviously, a photographer's most important body part is her eye, right? How else will she compose impactful pictures? I want to show you two ways to free your second most important skeletal structure so you can make better portraits. Free Your Hands Your hands are essential in your portrait work. They convey trust and make people welcome and you can use them to place keys on your head to great effect. When you meet a subject, you should shake their hand. When you make a good picture together, you should give them a high five. When they … [Read more...] about Portrait Tip: Your Second Most Important Body Part
Photographer of the Day: Peter Skaugvold
Category: Sports Photography Photograph: “Untitled" by Peter Skaugvold Capturing an image remotely isn't as easy as you may think. It requires knowledge of the sport and timing. Peter's skills landed him an incredible photograph as he timed the shot perfectly. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Peter Skaugvold
Photographer of the Day: Zedith Photography
Category: Sports Photography Photograph: “Sports Zone || Bodyboard" by Zedith Photography To capture an image like this requires timing and an artistic eye. Zedith exposed for the background turning the subject into a silhouette. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Zedith Photography
Photographer of the Week: March 13 ~ 17, 2017
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators present a great photograph in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Nature, Sports and Street photography. The photographers of the day have touched us with their images. Each curator shares what they love about the photograph they feature. Every week I'll compile these photographs into a post that runs on Sunday. The Photographer of the week will be selected from those images. Agree or disagree, your comments and thoughts are welcome. I look forward to engaging in the conversation. Travel, … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: March 13 ~ 17, 2017
Photographer of the Day: 테일러
Category: Sports Photography Photograph: “Right Moment" by 테일러 An action shot like this requires the right amount of motion blur but at the same time freezing the action. Panning on the subject while keeping focus on the subject's body and face was how 테일러 was able to capture this image. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: 테일러
Photographer of the Day: Mark Krajnak
Category: Sports Photograph: “After the boys of summer have gone" by Mark Krajnak Mark created a very dramatic sports photo using light and a perspective angle. Texture in the old bench combined with a tattered ball gives a sense the game was played to its' fullest. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Mark Krajnak
Photographer of the Day: Scott Thomas
Category: Sports Photograph: “Hockey Action" by Scott Thomas Great action shot by Scott Thomas! Shooting several frames a second still requires timing to grab a shot like this. Scott's timing was dead on as he framed the key players and the reaction of the spectators as the puck hit its' mark. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Scott Thomas
Photographer of the Day: Edwin Collingridge
Category: Sports Photograph: “Bruno Senna" by Edwin Collingridge Edwin offers a unique angle not often seen in auto racing. By dragging the shutter--lowering the shutter speed to 1/100th of second--he achieve a tack sharp image of the car while showing motion of the road. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Edwin Collingridge
Photographer of the Day: Ryu Voelkel
Category: Sports Photograph: “Wolfsburg v Manchester United" by Ryu Voelkel Ryu captured a great emotional sports moment. Keeping his depth of field shallow, he was able to isolate the player to add to the story. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Ryu Voelkel
Lightroom Live: Perfecting Your Portfolio with Al Rossin
You gotta join us live for our next Lightroom Live, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win excellent prizes to help you in your work. (Note: MUST BE TUNED IN LIVE TO WIN). We'll be giving away a copy of Perfectly Clear from Athentech. Plus you never know what else. We kick off Monday, February 13th at 1:00 pm Eastern, 12:00 pm Central, 11:00 am Mountain, and 10:00 am Pacific. 2 pm in the Virgin Islands. Check out the YouTube event here and it'll show your … [Read more...] about Lightroom Live: Perfecting Your Portfolio with Al Rossin
