Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: In the Bag

Equipment Essentials for Photographing Sports

Poring Over the Picture

Gear Isn’t Everything

Cameras

Lenses

Memory Cards

Supports, Strobes, and Cases

Inside My Bag

Chapter 1 Assignments

Chapter 2: Getting Started

The Fundamentals of Sports Photography

Poring Over the Picture

Getting Started

Camera Basics

Sports Photography as a Teaching Tool

Sports Photography for Advertising and Promotional Purposes

Sports Photography as Journalism

Action and Feature Portraits

Lighting

Chapter 2 Assignments

Chapter 3: The Right Perspective

Shooting with Short and Long Lenses

Poring Over the Picture

Short Lenses: From Super Wide to Normal

Long Lenses

Chapter 3 Assignments

Chapter 4: Finding the Light

Using the Right Light

Poring Over the Picture

Ambient Light

Chapter 4 Assignments

Chapter 5: Shooting Football

Big Hits, Big Reactions

Poring Over the Picture

Football: How to Get the Best Shots

Chapter 5 Assignments

Chapter 6: Shooting Basketball

Covering the Action from all Angles

Poring Over the Picture

Basketball: How to Get the Best Shots

How I Cover Basketball

Chapter 6 Assignments

Chapter 7: Baseball and Softball

Shooting America’s Games

Poring Over the Picture

Baseball: How to Get the Best Shots

A Different Feeling

Shooting Emotion

Special Features of Baseball

Chapter 7 Assignments

Chapter 8: Fast Tracks

Horse Racing, Track and Field, and Motor Sports

Poring Over the Picture

Horse Racing: How to Get the Best Shots

Track and Field: How to Get the Best Shots

Motor Sports: How to Get the Best Shots

My Gear

Pay Close Attention to Your Settings

Beyond the Race Itself

Chapter 8 Assignments

Chapter 9: Summer Olympic Sports

From the Greeks to Now

Poring Over the Picture

Where to Position Yourself

Lens Selection

Beach Volleyball: How to Get the Best Shots

Boxing: How to Get the Best Shots

Cycling: How to Get the Best Shots

Diving: How to Get the Best Images

Dressage, Eventing, and Jumping: How to Get the Best Images

Gymnastics: How to Get the Best Shots

Table Tennis: Getting the Best Shots

Swimming: Getting the Best Shots

Weightlifting: Getting the Best Shots

Wrestling: Getting the Best Shots

Capturing the Scene Around the Events

Gear

Settings

Chapter 9 Assignments

Chapter 10: Quick Action

Soccer, Lacrosse, and Field Hockey

Poring Over the Picture

Soccer: How to Get the Best Shots

Field Hockey: How to Get the Best Shots

Lacrosse: How to Get the Best Shots

My Gear

The Camera Settings

Covering the Moments Before the Game

Covering the Action

Covering the Moments After the Game

Chapter 10 Assignments

Chapter 11: Golf and Tennis

The Silent Sports

Poring Over the Picture

Golf: A Nice Long Walk

Tennis: Net Gain

Covering Moments Around the Action

Chapter 11 Assignments

Chapter 12: Personal and Professional Growth

Beyond the Shoot

Poring Over the Picture

Expanding Your Business

Sharpen Your Skills

What’s Next?

Chapter 12 Assignments

Conclusion

Index

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