capture the passion and sweat of sport through the lens
Want to capture the most beautiful moments of yourself while running, but due to a lack of photography skills, there are very few sports photos that you can truly show off. Therefore, I specially invited Codoon's photography expert to share tips on how to shoot people in motion.
Expert Insights:
She is a fresh and elegant literary talent, a sunny and healthy sports girl, and an outstandingly charismatic freelance photographer. She is Codoon's popular beauty @Photographer Zoe.
The first time I saw Zoe's photos, I was attracted by her serene appearance. Her smooth long hair draped down to her waist, her delicate face adorned with light makeup, simple yet dignified. The hem of her plain long dress was lifted by the breeze, and in the photo, she held a bouquet of bright wildflowers, looking so pure and enchanting.
Despite her quiet appearance, she is a sporty and running enthusiast in private. She once trained daily to complete a half marathon for weight loss. While exercising herself, she also enjoys using her camera to capture others' moments in motion.
Zoe talks about sports photography:
Sports photography includes: sports portraits and sports documentaries.
Therefore, when shooting, the photographer must understand what they want to express. The difference between the two is that sports photography allows for better control over time for posed shots.
On the other hand, sports documentaries are shot under certain limited conditions, with the subjects being highly dynamic, meaning they move quickly, and we cannot afford to take our time adjusting. Therefore, no matter what we are shooting, we need to first understand and become familiar with our camera. So, you need to go out and shoot more, being able to quickly switch aperture, shutter speed, and even lens and menu settings.
A common issue we encounter is blurry images in photos. You might hear the term 'out of focus.' Yes, focusing is a very difficult skill to master. Here are a few reasons why.
First, prevent shaking. During shooting, camera shake can cause blur. The common reasons for shaking are: 1. The camera is not held steadily enough, 2. The subject is moving.
Second, to avoid camera shake, we can choose to use some auxiliary tools, such as a tripod or monopod, which can stabilize the camera and prevent shaking. If not using auxiliary tools, the posture of holding the camera should be correct.
Third, increase the shutter speed. As long as conditions permit, the faster the speed, the better. Generally, using a shutter speed of 1/250 second can reduce the blur caused by camera shake.
Another issue is 'aperture too small.' Here, I would like to briefly introduce the aperture and shutter. The aperture refers to the amount of light entering, while the shutter refers to the time the light enters. When shooting, we cannot blindly pursue a small aperture for depth of field. Using a small aperture will lower the shutter speed, causing blur due to camera shake. Therefore, the correct approach is to actively use a high-speed shutter and auxiliary tools.
As amateur photographers without professional 'long guns and cannons,' we should focus on two key points: one is the vivid expressions of the people, and the other is the spirit reflected by the subject. Touching people with emotion is the essence that photography works need to pursue.