Athletes who perform extreme sports like snowboarding, skateboarding, and motocross are often praised for their fearlessness. But what about the photographers and videographers who document those daredevil moments? Red Bull Illume is a competition that focuses on rewarding them for their contributions to sports and photography alike: In this video, renowned athletes of action and […]
If you’ve ever done sports photography, you know that it can be difficult to get close enough to the action to get a really great shot. You don’t want to endanger the safety of the players, yourself, or your equipment. To get around some of these challenges, photographer Joe Brady has put together a tutorial […]
Environmental portraits are most often shot in expected places. Chefs are pictured in kitchens, artists are photographed in their studios, and athletes are captured during their competitions. To increase the impact of their images, however, commercial photographers sometimes look for ways to photograph their subjects in unexpected settings. In this light-hearted concept shoot with some […]
A certain air of power is present in sports-related advertising. Take in the walls of a Nike store or graze the pages of Sports Illustrated, and visions of strength, perseverance, and success often come to mind. But just how do sports photographers achieve that heroic look? Commercial photographer Kevin Winzeler is an expert at creating […]
Few pro athletes make the transition to pro photographer with the skill and success of F-Stop pro photographer Scott Markewitz. The former professional skier’s photos have appeared on over 400 magazine covers from Men’s Journal to Powder Magazine. Scott makes it a point to research the sport he’s shooting to figure out the best angles and shooting style […]
So you have access to two really cool (and expensive) sports cars, your crew, your camera, and your lighting gear. What do you need to make some awesome photos? Awesome locations. Though your subject is the focus of your shot, the background can make all the difference in the final image. For instance, if you […]
When AFP photographer Oliver Morin set out to photograph the 100m final in Moscow—and, most notably, the legendary Usain Bolt, a 26-year old powerhouse sprinter who holds world records in both the 100m and 200m—he wasn’t trying to capture a ‘career-defining’ shot or the ‘best sports photo of the year,’ but with strategic positioning and […]
Photographing athletes is exciting, but it can also be a challenge. To help create powerful, crisp images of the South Carolina Gamecocks football team, photographer James Quantz, Jr. decided the best plan of action would be to work with composite imaging. Using an assortment of studio lighting on location at the arena, Quantz ran the […]
If you haven’t seen it yet, Upton’s cover shot takes place on the cold continent of Antarctica where temperatures are often below freezing. All the Sports Illustrated stuff aside, it’s interesting to see the crew’s simple lighting setup that resulted in the cover photo. All of the crew is wearing thick jackets and sunglasses to […]
If you’re considering a water sports themed photography session, this next video is specifically made for you! Directed by Jason Maughan, the video reflects on this particular experience from commercial photographer Erik Isakson. He tries to explore the dynamic athletic motion mixed with water. Be sure to take a look if you’re curious about the results. Isakson describes his […]
