Shooting the Triathalon with Peter Read Miller and Sports Photography Tips and Tricks

Sports Illustrated Photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Peter Read Miller chats about his experiences shooting the Ironman Triathalon. He as shot both the second triathalon, helping to launch the entire event, and now the 40th Anniversary of the event.

Peter used the Canon EOS R and he talks about some of his impressions from that perspective as well.

Peter Read Miller has been photographing athletes, events and the sporting life for more than 40 years. He is has worked as a staff and contract photographer for Sports Illustrated for more than 35 years. His images have appeared on over 100 Sports Illustrated covers.

His editorial clients have included: Time, Life, People, Money, The Associated Press, Playboy, Runner’s World, Newsweek, USA Weekend and The New York Times. In addition to covering 9 Olympic Games and 40 Super Bowls, Peter has shot 14 NBA Finals. He has covered the Stanley Cup Finals, the World Series, the Kentucky Derby, the NCAA Basketball Final Four, and the Men’s and Women’s World Cup Soccer Finals.

Click here to view Peter's book: On Sports Photography

[dhadamsoffice]

I always take something away from your videos. It was great seeing how you break down an event that you are not familiar with. You are a pro's pro. Thanks again for making these videos.

[jeztighe]

Peter, Congrats on getting the commission to photograph the Ironman contest and thanks for sharing the experience with us.

[b.willroth]

So inspiring. I concentrate on Polo for the most part and this really makes me want to break my routines. Thanks!

[bokehlicious.nlsportfotogr]

Another great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Maybe one tip for your viewers. When you are on the back of the motorcycle and you are using lenshoods, tape them with gaffer tape. I lost 3 hoods before taping them.

[kirilltigai]

Did you use speedlights in night time?

[HotFootPhoto]

It's tri-athlon, not tri-ath-alon.