HOW TO Become A Better SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER In 5 MINUTES.

A career in #sports #photography is a dream for many, but let's be real folks - it's not easy! With these 5 tips, you'll #learn how to become an elite shooter in no time. But pay attention - and don't forget to practice.

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[billieweiss]

Did you watch until the end? I meant what I said about 75%!

[jacklydon]

People make fun of me when I say, "Being a photographer is like being a navy seal; clean targets and clean backgrounds." This guy gets it.

[tobyhooper]

One of the best straight to the point photography videos I’ve seen. No F@#% around in this video but extremely helpful, which is fantastic.

[maridethsandler]

Yes, watched to the end...then over again. Really concise and memorable when I'm shooting. Much appreciated!

[willfudge]

I always come back to this video whenever I start to feel like I'm not shooting my best. It's simple, straight to the point, and exactly what I learned in school, especially when it comes to shooting every event like a story.

[viaduckvideo]

These are great tips, clearly told and explained. I shot my first foray into sports photography this spring shooting a HS softball team and came across every one of these issues plus a few issues particular to HS sports such as tall fences around fields and staying out of spectators view of the game. Good stuff here, thanks.

[chrismancini]

Thanks Billie, I'm new to sports photography and wildly excited to learn and shoot amazing moments. I'll be covering New England junior golf for Under Armour. So I'll be taking my camera on the course and inside the field of play. Thank you for the excellent tips and very important composition advice.

[mirari_engaged]

Just recently got into sports photography and I love the tips you just gave. Thank you so much!

[cherrydt]

I've been shooting sports for over 10 years and you confirmed several thing I've been doing and also pointed out things I can improve on and have not taken into consideration before. Looking forward to seeing more of you videos

[AmericanChevy]

Billie, thanks for the video. I probably try to consciously do 2 out of the 5 but this has inspired me to think about my sports photography in a whole new way. Awesome video....short, sweet and to the point. I'm a subscriber now....

[joeclaymore]

OMG, thank you for mentioning horizon lines. This is the one thing that bothers me the most when i see people post “sport” images on line with a leaning earth! Good stuff as always.

[MrGflan]

Thanks for the video. I had to really readjust my perspective going from professional bird photography to sports. It’s amazing how much more important it is to tell the story of what’s going on in terms of reactions, drama away from the action. I also find it amazing how people will buy photos that you wouldn’t think are technically great, because the emotion or moment outweighs even the beauty of the shot. If that makes sense. Lastly, I think one of the hardest things for me is taking a great photo, blurred background, peak of action and have the client just not care to purchase the image. I shoot action dog sports. So what I try to do now is get with people before the tournaments and see if they are buyers. Then I can focus on their dogs and get more guaranteed sales. I learned this the hard way. Still, I was overjoyed one day when someone who never buys photos just had to buy one of her dog because she never saw a shot captured like mine before with the compression of a 400mm 2.8. Sorry for the ramble, but there is so much I still need to learn and I appreciate the video. Thanks.

[Clarkau]

A 6min video with 100% great information! I have a 4 year old son so am just getting into sports photographer. Thinking about the background makes so much sense. Also taking photos to tell a story is something that I never thought of and would just go for action. I think this is one of the best photography videos I've watched in ages

[markkempton]

Great info. I've been working on all these the last year. (Except leveling the horizon - as a former landscape photographer, I probably spent TOO much time on that when I first started shooting with a deadline!)
It took me a while to commit to cropping in for more emotion. I had read so much about not cutting off players that I think I only submitted full-body shots for my first month of games. Friends pushed me to get in tight, show the face, show the emotion.
My biggest challenge and something I tried to focus on last night is after-the-play. I still drop my camera too early sometimes. Lazy, lazy, lazy!

[carlocbravo]

tomorrow is my first MLS game i will cover as a Sport Photographer and i wanted to say thank you, your tips and advices help me a lot

[gregoryowain]

Great video, really useful and I was glad to see I was already aware of a couple of these things.

[YarivDoron]

Great and simple tips to follow. Thank you!

[UNPRECEDENTEDPICTURES]

Wow! Super helpful. Thank you. Tip no.1 is my favourite.

[navysportsnation]

This is an excellent video. I will be taking a trip soon and hope to get some good shots of some college volleyball, soccer, and possibly football games. These reminders will really help.

[jonglee]

I loved your practical tips - thanks a lot!