- ISBN13: 9781598635690
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Get an insider’s look at the techniques, equipment, and know-how needed to take eye-catching and inspiring sports action photographs with “Digital Sports Photography, Second Edition.” Written by an experienced professional sports photographer and featuring firsthand insight and ideas from other industry pros, this book provides the basics of sports photography whether you are just getting started or want to enhance your skills. You’ll learn about color management, c… More >>
#1 by H. Steiner on April 1, 2010 - 12:58 am
I bought this book for my husband who takes action photos for our sons sports teams. When he opened it at Christmas, he wasn’t too sure about it and definitely wouldn’t have bought it for himself. He was very surprised at how good this book was and how the authors’ experience was very similar to his own. The book addressed the very issues he was having problems with, especially how to deal with different lighting situations. Great information!
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Danton McDiffett on April 1, 2010 - 1:10 am
First, the author spends a good amount of time describing his own entry into big-time sports photography. Interesting, but not very helpful for this amateur trying to learn the best way to photograph junior high and high school basketball, in particular.
Second, there are frequent references to film photography, despite the “Digital” in the title. Why? Does any sports photographer still use film?
Third, too much space is given over to basic info like “learn the game so you can predict where the action will occur” and too little on the mechanics of sports photography.
In sum, if you want to get in on the ground floor of photographing sports action, buy the DVD “Digital Sports Photography Made Simple.” It’s considerably more helpful and accessible to amateurs and beginners. As for books on the subject, I’m still looking for a really useful one.
Rating: 3 / 5
#3 by W. R. Fehling on April 1, 2010 - 3:58 am
I’ve been searching for a good book on taking digital pictures of sports at night and this book easily met my needs. “Digital Sports Photography” was easy to read and gave great tips & suggestions. I’m a novice photographer and I also struggled with high school sports under stadium lights and this book set me straight. Now my pictures look as good as those in sports magazines (well almost). I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in shooting sports at all levels of competition.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by L. Lawson on April 1, 2010 - 4:49 am
Excellent guide for the new sports photographer who is unsure about where to stand and what settings to use! This book helps with all the details such as this and has really helped to answer some questions for me. It makes a great gift to a college student who is majoring in photography and interested in sports and the first chapter is about how the author got started and is an inspiring story! Lots of wonderful pictures and every major sport is covered well! well worth the price!
Rating: 5 / 5