How WE CAN HELP YOU

Developing skills with most disciplines requires a combination of study and practice.  Sports photography is no exception.  In fact, getting good sports pictures requires an understanding of photography (exposure, lighting, depth of field) and specific camera features, and it also requires an understanding of each sport being photographed.

It is critical to be able to anticipate what is likely to happen at any given time to be prepared to take good pictures.  We have included some hints on each of the sports pages here if you want to try to take your own photos. 

The phone in your pocket takes great pictures.  However, specialized camera equipment is used for sports photography.   We will not get into the details here, but the photographers on the sidelines for a Panthers NFL game or professional soccer game carry more than $50,000 worth of camera bodies and lenses.  You don't need that much gear, but you will still need an appropriate camera and lens to get pictures you will be happy with.  This is especially true for events in dark high school gyms or fields.  

Do you want to watch the game?  You might not want to watch the games through the viewfinder of a camera.  This is especially important if you want pictures from close to the court or field.    

Sometimes it's not appropriate for a parent or family member to sit at courtside, or to stand on the edge of the playing field.  This can be distracting, or even embarrassing for your players.  In these cases, it is better to have a more anonymous photographer closer to the action. 

Depending on the event, credentials may be required to gain access to the playing field.  You likely won't be able to get credentials as a parent or family member. It may be possible to take pictures from the stands or other spectator locations, but we can get better pictures from the right locations.