Are you looking to improve your sports photography to impress friends and family or secure work – including paid work – covering a subject you enjoy?
Check out my online learning course: So You Want To Be A Sports Photographer
Based on my book So You Want To Be A Sports Photographer, this course includes 9 bite-sized modules where I walk you through everything you need to know to be a skilled and highly sought-after sports photographer, including:
- Telling Powerful Stories
- Bringing events to life and creating lasting memories.
- Master Focus and Timing
- Getting your timing and focus just right.
- Building Relationships
- Building rapport and managing crowds and presentations.
- Identifying the ‘Money Shot’
- Taking iconic, saleable photographs that typify an event or location.
- Essential Kit
- From cameras and lenses to hardware, software and footwear!
- Capturing Emotions
- Taking pictures that illustrate the joy and agony of sporting moments.
The course goes live on 1st November, but if you enrol today, you will benefit from my pre-sale price offer.
Here is a snapshot of the course schedule*:
Introduction
- Welcome and course overview
- Importance of sports photography
Preparation & Logistics
- Equipment needed for sports photography
- Planning for the shoot
- Understanding the sports event dynamics
Working with People
- Building relationships with athletes and teams
- Capturing emotions and expressions
- Communicating effectively with subjects
Taking Action Shots
- Mastering the art of timing and anticipation
- Choosing the right angles and perspective
- Using different camera settings for action shots
Capturing Celebrations & Presentations
- Documenting victory moments and celebrations
- Highlighting awards and ceremonies
- Creating memorable images of sports presentations
Human Interest & Case Studies
- Capturing behind-the-scenes moments
- Telling a story through images
- Analysing case studies of successful sports photography
Post-Production & Workflow
- Editing techniques for sports photography
- Managing and organizing a large number of images
- Creating a consistent look and style in post-production
Business Tips & Advice
- Marketing yourself as a sports photographer
- Building a portfolio and online presence
- Pricing strategies and negotiating contracts
Conclusion
- Reviewing key takeaways
- Next steps in your sports photography journey
- Feedback and final thoughts
* This curriculum is provisional and subject to change