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|  Digital Sports Photography
Help and Tips
Catch the excitement of sporting events with your digital camera. Photography tips to help you take photos of home runs, slam dunks, 50-yard passes, soccer and hockey goals, and more.
#1: In Gymnasiums, You Just May Need a DSLR
DSLR cameras can normally take clearer photos in darker situations than prosumer digital cameras.
#2: Practice Before Going to Big League Events
Practice makes perfect when it comes to digital sports photography.
#3: Take Plenty of Photos
The more photos you take, the better the chance several will come out great.
#4: Prepare for the Elements
Don't let the rain, wind, sleet, or snow keep you from taking great sports photos.
#5: Authenticate Signatures
Use your digital camera to authenticate professional athletes' signatures.
#6: 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.
#7: Know the Game or Event
A little research in a sporting event can go a long way into taking better photos.
#8: Fast Shutter Speed is Crucial
Prevent your sports photography from becoming blurry.
#9: Study the Lineup
On whom should you concentrate your digital sports photography efforts?
#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: Increase ISO Settings
Reduce your required digital camera shutter speed by increasing your ISO.
#12: Is Flash Photography Allowed?
Ensure flash photography is ok to use at a sporting event.
#13: Know Your Camera
Understanding your digital camera's features can help you take better sports photos.
#14: For Racing Events, get to a Corner or Turn
Add perspective to your racing photography.
#15: Capture the Results of Weather
Weather can play a part in sporting events; record this with your digital camera.
#16: Capture the Emotion of a Great Play
Capture players' expressions with your digital camera.
#17: Don't Forget the Scoreboard
Snap a few scoreboard photos to help tell the story of a sporting event.
#18: Be Careful with Your Camera and Equipment
Prevent your digital camera and equipment from getting damaged.
#19: Don't Leave Sporting Events Early!
Don't miss out on the chance to take great digital photos at the end of a game.
#20: Burst (Continuous Drive) Mode can be Useful
How burst (rapid shot, or continuous drive) mode can aid your sports photography.
#21: Bring Plenty of Batteries
Ensure your digital camera does not run out of power when taking sports photos.
#22: Be Considerate with Golfers
Don't use flash in the middle of a golfer's backswing.
#23: Capture Motion By Panning
Effective use of panning can capture the motion in a sporting event.
#24: Get Plenty of Sleep Before an Event
Ensure your concentration level is high when taking sports photos.
#25: Look for the Unexpected
Sometimes the most interesting sports photo opportunities are not found on the playing field.
#26: Capture the Anticipation of a Moment
Tell a story with your sports photography on the events leading up to a play.
#27: Capture the Interactions Between Teammates
Photograph how a team responds to a key moment in a sporting event.
#28: Use Breaks in the Action Wisely
Use timeouts in sporting events to care for your camera equipment and prepare for later shots.
#29: Arrive Early for Practice Time
Great digital photos can sometimes be taken while a team is practicing for the game.
#30: A Long Zoom is Essential
Take great sports photos even if you are in the 'cheap seats'.
#31: Photos to Inspire Your Photography
Get your creative juices flowing with these places where you can find great sports photography.
#32: 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.
#33: Call Sporting Venues Ahead
Make sure you can take photographs before entering sporting events.
#34: Consider Accessory Flash Units
Add distance to your flash efforts by purchasing accessory flash units.
#35: 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.
See Also:@ 'Home Run' Baseball Photography Tips
The secrets to taking digital photos of big league baseball games or your "little slugger" at the plate.
@ 9 'Grand Slam' Baseball Digital Photography Tips
More secrets for beginning and intermediate digital camera owners on taking exciting photos of major and minor league baseball games.
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