When you capture behind-the-scenes images, you
capture more of the ambience of the event, rather than the typical
cut-and-dried static photos taken by noncreative photographers.
1. Arrive at the event early.
2. If you??™re photographing a local event, such as a high school football
game, ask for permission to photograph the athletes as they prepare
for the event. You can capture some wonderful images of athletes
adjusting shoulder pads and strapping on kneepads, helmets,
and so on. Another possibility is a close-up of an athlete??™s eyes as
photographed through a helmet.
3. When photographing close-up images of athletes, switch to portrait
mode. Alternatively, switch to aperture priority mode, if your camera is
so equipped, and shoot with the largest possible aperture (small f-stop
number) to create a limited depth of field. Your goal is a crisp picture
where the athlete is in sharp focus but the background is blurred.
UICKSTEPS
STEADYING YOUR CAMERA
WITH A MONOPOD
You can also use a monopod to steady a camera. A
monopod is a lightweight alternative to a tripod. This
device is similar to a walking cane and, as the name
implies, has one (mono) leg (pod) and a mounting screw
you attach to your camera??™s tripod mount.
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