Second part of the challenge : Sports shots

Having my cousins around , it was a good chance to take a couple of good sport shots . So we headed off to snap a couple of pics . When taking sports shots that aint on the field ( out of actual events ) its more like a modelling session , and so u have to find the best poses in action that help show movement . Poses taken from low angles , with the subject midair usually give a strong action effect .


Also unlike event shots , long lenses arent usually what ure looking for , in fact wide angles can be more useful , as is clear with this shot where i couldnt manage to fit both his legs in the frame . In this shot , i had my cousing jump off a small fence throwing the ball infront of him , as i slept on my back snapping several shots .





Also black and white can give u an impressive look .




U have to find good locations , the sky is always an impressive backdrop . When post processing , go for a look that has a high contrast between light and dark on the model , it gives a radical dramatic look .And what better way to achieve this effect than shooting in the hard light of the midday sun .