#1: 9 Grand Slam Baseball Digital Photography Tips
When at the ballpark, you can change the outcome of your game - shooting digital photographs - with these digital photography tips.

#2: Home Run Baseball Photography Tips
Baseballs fly quickly when hit or thrown, and timing the action so you can take digital photographs requires split-second reflexes. Here are some tips for taking better digital photos when at the game.

#3: Football Photography: 9 Touchdown Shouting Tips to Shoot Digital Photos of American Football
What makes football a high-paced, anything-can-happen event also makes it very difficult for digital photographers. To help you score a touchdown with your digital photos I've listed 9 digital photography tips.

#4: In Gymnasiums, You Just May Need a DSLR
DSLR cameras can normally take clearer photos in darker situations than prosumer digital cameras.

#5: Practice Before Going to Big League Events
Practice makes perfect when it comes to digital sports photography.

#6: Take Plenty of Photos
The more photos you take, the better the chance several will come out great.

#7: Prepare for the Elements
Don't let the rain, wind, sleet, or snow keep you from taking great sports photos.

#8: Authenticate Signatures
Use your digital camera to authenticate professional athletes' signatures.

#9: Don't Forget the Fans
The look on a fan's face can sometimes tell the story of a sporting event just as well as a photo of athletes.

#10: Know the Game or Event
A little research in a sporting event can go a long way into taking better photos.

#11: Fast Shutter Speed is Crucial
Prevent your sports photography from becoming blurry.

#12: Study the Lineup
On whom should you concentrate your digital sports photography efforts?

#13: Anticipate Shutter Lag
A digital camera's slow shutter speed can prevent you from taking great photos if you don't plan for it.

#14: Increase ISO Settings
Reduce your required digital camera shutter speed by increasing your ISO.

#15: Is Flash Photography Allowed?
Ensure flash photography is ok to use at a sporting event.

#16: Know Your Camera
Understanding your digital camera's features can help you take better sports photos.

#17: For Racing Events, get to a Corner or Turn
Add perspective to your racing photography.

#18: Capture the Results of Weather
Weather can play a part in sporting events; record this with your digital camera.

#19: Capture the Emotion of a Great Play
Capture players' expressions with your digital camera.

#20: Don't Forget the Scoreboard
Snap a few scoreboard photos to help tell the story of a sporting event.

#21: Be Careful with Your Camera and Equipment
Prevent your digital camera and equipment from getting damaged.

#22: Don't Leave Sporting Events Early!
Don't miss out on the chance to take great digital photos at the end of a game.

#23: Burst (Continuous Drive) Mode can be Useful
How burst (rapid shot, or continuous drive) mode can aid your sports photography.

#24: Bring Plenty of Batteries
Ensure your digital camera does not run out of power when taking sports photos.

#25: Be Considerate with Golfers
Don't use flash in the middle of a golfer's backswing.

#26: Capture Motion By Panning
Effective use of panning can capture the motion in a sporting event.

#27: Get Plenty of Sleep Before an Event
Ensure your concentration level is high when taking sports photos.

#28: Look for the Unexpected
Sometimes the most interesting sports photo opportunities are not found on the playing field.

#29: Capture the Anticipation of a Moment
Tell a story with your sports photography on the events leading up to a play.

#30: Capture the Interactions Between Teammates
Photograph how a team responds to a key moment in a sporting event.

#31: Use Breaks in the Action Wisely
Use timeouts in sporting events to care for your camera equipment and prepare for later shots.

#32: Arrive Early for Practice Time
Great digital photos can sometimes be taken while a team is practicing for the game.

#33: A Long Zoom is Essential
Take great sports photos even if you are in the 'cheap seats'.

#34: Photos to Inspire Your Photography
Get your creative juices flowing with these places where you can find great sports photography.

#35: Shoot in JPG, not RAW or TIFF
In the high-speed world of sports, use a lightweight image format to help you take more photos quickly.

#36: Call Sporting Venues Ahead
Make sure you can take photographs before entering sporting events.

#37: Consider Accessory Flash Units
Add distance to your flash efforts by purchasing accessory flash units.

#38: Photograph Judges' Expressions at Athletic Events
Digitally capture the look of astonishment on judges' faces after a great play or move at a sporting event.

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