Digital Sports Photography
Help and Tips

#1: Call Sporting Venues Ahead
Make sure you can take photographs before entering sporting events.
 
#2: Know the Game or Event
A little research in a sporting event can go a long way into taking better photos.
 
#3: Take Plenty of Photos
The more photos you take, the better the chance several will come out great.
 
#4: Capture the Emotion of a Great Play
Capture players' expressions with your digital camera.
 
#5: Get Plenty of Sleep Before an Event
Ensure your concentration level is high when taking sports photos.
 
#6: A Long Zoom is Essential
Take great sports photos even if you are in the 'cheap seats'.
 
#7: Fast Shutter Speed is Crucial
Prevent your sports photography from becoming blurry.
 
#8: Don't Forget the Scoreboard
Snap a few scoreboard photos to help tell the story of a sporting event.
 
#9: Know Your Camera
Understanding your digital camera's features can help you take better sports photos.
 
#10: Anticipate Shutter Lag
A digital camera's slow shutter speed can prevent you from taking great photos if you don't plan for it.
 
#11: Be Careful with Your Camera and Equipment
Prevent your digital camera and equipment from getting damaged.
 
#12: Capture the Anticipation of a Moment
Tell a story with your sports photography on the events leading up to a play.
 
#13: Look for the Unexpected
Sometimes the most interesting sports photo opportunities are not found on the playing field.
 
#14: Photos to Inspire Your Photography
Get your creative juices flowing with these places where you can find great sports photography.
 
#15: Increase ISO Settings
Reduce your required digital camera shutter speed by increasing your ISO.
 
#16: Bring Plenty of Batteries
Ensure your digital camera does not run out of power when taking sports photos.
 
#17: Be Considerate with Golfers
Don't use flash in the middle of a golfer's backswing.
 
#18: Use Breaks in the Action Wisely
Use timeouts in sporting events to care for your camera equipment and prepare for later shots.
 
#19: Prepare for the Elements
Don't let the rain, wind, sleet, or snow keep you from taking great sports photos.
 
#20: Capture the Interactions Between Teammates
Photograph how a team responds to a key moment in a sporting event.
 
#21: 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.
 
#22: Authenticate Signatures
Use your digital camera to authenticate professional athletes' signatures.
 
#23: Don't Leave Sporting Events Early!
Don't miss out on the chance to take great digital photos at the end of a game.
 
#24: Arrive Early for Practice Time
Great digital photos can sometimes be taken while a team is practicing for the game.
 
#25: Burst (Continuous Drive) Mode can be Useful
How burst (rapid shot, or continuous drive) mode can aid your sports photography.
 

See Also:

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More secrets for beginning and intermediate digital camera owners on taking exciting photos of major and minor league baseball games.

'Home Run' Baseball Photography Tips @
The secrets to taking digital photos of big league baseball games or your "little slugger" at the plate.

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