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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 28735, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 |
ACTION!
The most obvious photos from a football game are the action during the game. If you only shoot this you will miss a good amount of what the game is all about.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 51200, ƒ/5.6, 1/1600 |
REACTION
The fans really care about the game and the outcome. Don't spend all your time looking at the action on the field look into the stands for the reaction to plays.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 25600, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 |
Go back and shoot more action. It is best to get the big plays. It is the time in between plays that you can turn the camera away from the field.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 25600, ƒ/5.6, 1/800 |
A lot happens in those stands. Keep your ears tuned in around you as well as your eyes.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, ISO 25600, ƒ/5.6, 1/1000 |
After major touchdowns many schools cheerleaders have traditions of celebrating on sideline or like here in the endzone.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 25600, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 |
After big plays like this one you will find fans reacting. Sometimes you will see coaches on the sidelines interacting with the referees.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 28735, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 |
The idea is if you are at a game it is a big event with a lot of people doing different things and roles.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 18102, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 |
There are the bands that perform before the game, during the game and at half time. They practice as much as the football team. It is a major performance for them.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 10000, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 |
Not so obvious
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| Nikon D4, Nikon 14-24mm ƒ/2.8, ISO 560, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 |
I take photos of people on sidelines that I work with during games. I try and then send them a copy of the photo. This helps to build relationships so that the next game when I need some help with access these friends are now seeing me as someone they want to help.
Look for different angles
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 25600, ƒ/5.6, 1/1600 |
I like to go up into or onto press boxes to get a different perspective of the game. Don't shoot all the action from the same position the entire game. On the other hand don't move around so much that you are missing action because you are always moving.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, Sigma 2x EX DG APO Autofocus Teleconverter, ISO 25600, ƒ/5.6, 1/800 |
Hopefully you will have editors cheering with your coverage. The key is to give them variety and hopefully these tips will have you looking for different photos at your next football game.
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| Nikon D4, Nikon 14-24mm ƒ/2.8, ISO 4000, ƒ/9, 1/200 |
Don't leave early
Stay shooting after the game. There are still photos to be made.
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| Nikon D4, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM, ISO 800, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 |
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