RE: My First Steps in Sports Photography: Capturing Passion on the Field
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The only real difference between a good and bad photographer is what they show you!
With sports photography, the most compelling images I've ever seen have the compositions of renaissance paintings.
This is a composition where the person with the ball, or the centre of attention has all the stress and attention of the figures around them focused on them. They're often more brightly lit in the frame as well.
Don't be afraid to crop in closer in lightoom to make a more dramatic shot.
In sports, burst is your friend (also in live music!) But being able to anticipate the play is another skill. Don't just look through the lens, be aware of what's going on outside your field of view.
It is also okay to take advantage of slower shutter speeds while panning the camera to emphasise motion.
Thank you so much for each one of these tips that I value so much. I'm going to experiment a bit more with Lightroom and try those framings you mention.
My camera has a burst but I still don't master it well, my photos come out a bit blurry, I have to practice a bit more with it.
Thank you very much for your words, I really appreciate them.
Not a problem! Feel free to ask questions anytime!