Sports photography

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Sports photography tips from Jean Fruth

Sports photography tips from Jean Fruth

| Elja Trum | 2,137 views | 1 comment

This video with sports photographer Jean Fruth makes it clear why I'm not much of a sports photographer. The better you know the sport, the better your photos will be. And I happen to have no interest in sport at all. Fortunately, Jean shares his tips here.

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Sport photography tip: Rain cover for camera and lens

Sport photography tip: Rain cover for camera and lens

| Nico Delmeire | 2,872 views | 2 comments

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Sports photography tip: Always check the weather beforehand

Sports photography tip: Always check the weather beforehand

| Nico Delmeire | 2,750 views | 1 comment

What will the weather be like today? We ask ourselves that question quite often. If you are going to take photos, it is important to know what the weather will be like before you go to a match. If it gets very cold, your batteries will run out faster.

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Sports photography tip: Focusing on the second person

Sports photography tip: Focusing on the second person

| Nico Delmeire | 3,035 views | 0 comments

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Sports photography tip: Know where you're going

Sports photography tip: Know where you're going

| Nico Delmeire | 2,916 views | 0 comments

Always be well prepared for the place you're heading to. If you're going to an indoor event, you need different equipment than when you're sitting outside in the rain.

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Sports photography tip: The best position at a football match

Sports photography tip: The best position at a football match

| Nico Delmeire | 3,961 views | 0 comments

The position you choose is very important when taking great sports photos. What is the best place to sit when photographing a football match?

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Sports photography: how many focus points do you use?

Sports photography: how many focus points do you use?

| Nico Delmeire | 4,818 views | 3 comments

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Sports photography tip: Keep an eye on the coach

Sports photography tip: Keep an eye on the coach

| Nico Delmeire | 2,868 views | 0 comments

Always keep an eye on the coach during a match. Coaches are constantly focused on their athletes and show changing emotions. That can produce great photos.

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