Winning Sports Photography With Getty's Elsa Garrison | MPB x WSPA

What does it take to nail a winning shot at every single prime-time moment? Pro sports photographer Elsa Garrison deep-dives into her robust portfolio to show us exactly that. From seconds-to-buzzer moments to swarms of team members rushing to congratulate each other, Elsa knows exactly where to be, and when to be there, so she doesn’t miss any exciting action. Knowing the game is only part of it—you’ve got to know your kit, know your own strengths, and be confident to act or move fast. In the video, Elsa shares tips, her favorite moments captured in time, and the arsenal of photography kit she uses to nail pro-level sports photography in the New York City area and beyond.

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[beardedbokeh]

Awesome video! Love seeing things like this where you can see someone who’s mastered their craft and truly loves the experience of the capture.

[mcs]

I love this! So much passion about her work. What an impressive photographer.

[charleshodge]

Very interesting. Facinating to hear how Elsa's understanidng of a sport get used to anticiapte where to capture these fleeting moments. Thanks MPB for this.

[worldcupjunkie]

Wwwoooowww. I learned soooo much from this video! Thank you so much! This is exactly what I have been looking for for the past few years! Thank you thank you thank you

[tomdoolin]

Elsa your are a brilliant photographer thanks for sharing your knowledge

[ThreeCeeProductions]

Sports is very difficult. You wait for a special moment with no idea when it will happen. Then you have a very short window to get the shots and keep everything sharp. Fast frame rate with great autofocus is a must. I like R5 because it gives enough quality to shoot wider and crop to better tell the story. More options when you got one chance to get it.

[thepanel]

Yes, golfers can get very angry if they hear the camera's motordrive running at full clack, especially Greg Norman!

[dotMY]

Great video about sport photography. tqvm MPB for this value content

[JaredRibic]

Thanks for sharing this video. I've purchased cameras from MPB before, but never knew about the YouTube channel until today.
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[wawanbalik]

Beautiful images, a master at her craft.

[gb]

Hi: Thanks for the video.. I'm curious why you don't use the electronic shutter on the 1DX MK III?

[Thatguyn]

man I love this. I’m still learning all this but these are the vids newbies need!

[petercamyre]

Excellent photography. Did anyone else notice The (partial) Canon banner in the background of the Brock Holt shot?

[buselakeju]

Elsa, thank you very much for sharing your experience and knowledge! love sports photography that's why I am amazed by your works!

[Ontariopipeliner]

Elsa keep up the good work i love the baseball reference. Yankees fan till the day i die ! It's truly a beautiful game that many don't know how is operated. you are my inspiration. Thanks for making this video.

[jamesr]

why do you use first curtain? Any technical reason? I have the R6, original, the rolling shutter is horrible with the electronic shutter ...

[_doubleL]

6:25 how do you get 3 people all in focus? I use back button focus and when you set it on one person then the rest are blurred...

[passionandcommonsense]

Thank you for this. It would have been nice to hear you talk about the autofocus techniques you use. That is one thing many of us amateurs struggle with - which setting to use in which situation.

[johnlei]

I see the gear but what were the settings for those pictures?

[BruceLeroyUK]

Had no idea MPB had a YT channel. Great vid btw.