Sports Photography - How to Photograph a Premier League Football Match. Tips & Camera settings

Sport Photography - How to Photograph a Premier League Football Match. Tips & Camera settings
I sometimes get asked a number of questions regarding a days photography at a football match and how to Photograph a Premier League Football Match. What time we arrive, where do we sit, how close do you get to the players etc. So I thought I would try and cover some of the days movements and what we get up to from start to finish.
I currently work as a freelance photographer covering various sporting events for The Press Association, mainly football. I am lucky enough to cover Premier League matches most weeks through the season, with Cricket, Athletics and Cycling amongst others keeping me busy through the summer months.
I sometimes sit pitch side and think how privileged we are to get so close to the action! Fans pay a lot some games and sit a lot further back than we do, so it’s always good to stop for a second and be grateful that we can get such good access to carry out our work.
This match didn’t have to much incident unfortunately, so not too much action captured! No doubt I’ll film another match before the end of the season.
Please feel free to ask any Q’s in the comments section. Camera settings, kit etc and I’ll do my best to answer.
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[@dchodeva]

newfound respect for sports photographers with all that swapping of gear throughout the game! very informative video!!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Donald. It’s certainly an all weather job!

[@davidfeatherstone5078]

Watched this 3 times now and would love to see more of the same! When I was a season ticket holder at Old Trafford, my eyes were focused more on the photographers than the game at times especially when there was little action on the pitch. Nowadays, I photograph non-league and loving every minute. Look forward to the next vid of the day in the life of a football photographer 😃

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks David, really appreciate your kind comments and support. Just heading to Southampton at the moment for their game against Newcastle. I will be going over a few more of my settings and a couple of bits of kit all being well. Are you at a game today?

[@davidfeatherstone5078]

Yes I am Mark, Atherton Collieries v Grantham Town in The BetVictor Northern Premier League. Have a good day and will be tuning in as soon as your video is online 👍

[@MarkKerton]

Ah nice one David. Weather looks ok today at least! Have a good game then and catch up soon👍🏻

[@deansalleh2110]

Enjoyed watching this video from Malaysia 🇲🇾 Learning a lot from you…wish can be success like you. thanks for sharing, Mark.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Dean. Keep at it and I’m sure the rewards will come👍🏻

[@marieprice9172]

I’m loving your videos, you make it look so easy. Very inspirational

[@lilldicmossy]

Brilliant video ! Loved how you explained about the management of the day and how you relay photos back. I do photography for main arena up at crufts and this has helped a lot. Subscribed !

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks so much for watching. Sounds like a great job you have at crufts👍🏻

[@EricNoi-m5]

Wow! I’m really impressed! Great work. Beautiful shots. I see a lot of work goes into this

[@Ismael_jagne]

I just like the way they blow up the background

[@TARAWELSH]

Great video! Been looking for videos like this from top sports photographers! Very informative!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Laura, glad you like it. Thanks for the feedback.

[@rwrigdon]

Love seeing the rain frozen in mid air!! Great work

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Ron👍🏻

[@jamaal_ldn]

This was such a great watch. Thank you so much for the insight. I'm aiming to get into sports photography myself. This has helped massively!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Jamaal. Good luck, keep in touch with any Q’s👍🏻

[@mascogni5952]

Thank you for this video. For people that are looking into this profession, this is AWESOME!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Mascog, glad you enjoyed it👍🏻

[@jemmacox]

This is so interesting! When I worked at a local paper I always felt like the sports photographers were a secret club! Really enjoying your videos : )

[@MarkKerton]

Hiya Jemma. Thanks for getting in touch and watching the video. Your right, the sport industry can sometimes be a bit secret squirrel! So thought it would be good to document a few games. Sadly no sport for me at the moment due to covid, so keeping my eye in with the woodlands snd landscapes. Just received your email snd will be in touch soon👍🏻

[@andrewlunn]

A good look BTS - thanks for sharing

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Andrew, glad you enjoyed it.

[@antlerYT]

Really informative and great video for aspiring photographers (which would include myself!) It was great to see a behind-the-scenes look of a professional match

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching, glad it was of interest to you👍🏻

[@Maz-wf3eg]

This would be my dream! Sports photography and Southampton! 📸 ⚽️

[@MarkKerton]

Keep working hard and you will reach your dreams👍🏻

[@SamuelloTV]

Love from Ghana 🇬🇭 I've been watching your videos and I've really learned a lot. I photograph the Ghanaian Premier league. Hoping to go global soon just like you Mark.🙏

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching the video, really appreciate your support. Good luck with your photography and keep at it!

[@weily-why-lee]

So glad the image got to be in the paper, nice work!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Chisala. Was a good game for action. You just never know what the papers might print! Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@Cali62825]

Thanks for showing how to switch from the super telephoto to 70-200. Very nice!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Adolfo👍🏻 Glad you enjoyed the video

[@MBabcock4]

I am also in the sports creative industry, but always looking to get better! Fun to come across your channel! Thanks for giving so much detail from the entire day, loved the video! Subscribed!

[@MarkKerton]

Hiya Maria. Thanks for watching. Really enjoyed filming these vlogs. Sadly no sport for me at the moment due to the covid situation! Hopefully back at it one day! Thanks for getting in touch👍🏻

[@The-creator1M]

You’re sports photography is amazing!! keep it up!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@zaryet]

Great tutorial thank you for visiting great coverage too

[@MarkKerton]

Thank you CESAR👍🏻

[@bayandamdolomba9350]

😮 clear picture

[@brendanweldon9410]

Great job mate, I shoot at amateur matches here in Spain, I just leave on my 70-300 ( I use an Olympus M4/3 so that gives me 140-600 full frame) great tip about the cloudy white balance, I do that here too and it really makes the images pop..Keep up the good work....... On a side note I have the Shane Long match shirt from that game!!!

[@avijitdas8852]

A big fan of yours.. Fantastic video !!

[@MarkKerton]

Really appreciate your support, thanks for watching👍🏻

[@NikCan66]

Again a great video & seen some of the photographers I know from Ireland are here as I had sent on the link to your KZbin page.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks NikCan, really appreciate you sharing the vlogs, thats awesome!

[@marcosponciano3494]

Just started covering games in Costa Rica, your video was amazing!

[@MarkKerton]

That sounds great Marco, good luck with it all. Pleased the videos have helped out👍🏻

[@chloekim2659]

Beautiful shots!!!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Chloe👍🏻

[@jcmartinez9754]

What an impressive job mate, regards from Mexico 🇲🇽🙏

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks JC. Yes, its a very privileged position to work in, I'm very lucky! Thanks for watching

[@K.A_KREATIVES]

one frame at a time.great shots man

[@peterwideman1425]

Just found this video as I'm looking to get into sports photography myself. Have been shooting a bit of basketball and go-karting and a few shots at the Silverstone Grand Prix this year (2022). What a great insight and huge kudos to you keep swapping bodies depending on the shot in front of you. Will definitely be subscribing now and watching through the rest of your videos. One question, which I probably already know the answer, where to start? And I think the answer is local clubs and progress from there.

[@simoncarlton6424]

Very good, informative, keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing more. :)

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Simon

[@luisagualema477]

very inspiring to me :) one day I'll visit England

[@zdanlins]

nice, man. looking forward for more :)

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Daniel

[@sluwe100]

Wonderful profession Mark!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching. Yes, it sure was! Unfortunately no work since March now, with no work on the horizon either! 🤞🏻

[@weejohn123]

Great insight to photography at the football, I'm hoping to gain some experience next season

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching. Good luck next season👍🏻

[@ayahtiiv]

Superb ❤

[@streichervisual5222]

Nice work sir. EPW definitely one of my dream assignments.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks. Yes, it’s a great privilege to photograph prem games. Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@xxcmag]

Great video! , great inspiration

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Jason. Glad you enjoyed the video👍🏻

[@knulerabc]

Very useful tips and video

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Roar👍

[@BoxerTys]

Great work, thanks Mark for the lesson ;-)

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching👍🏻 Hopefully you took something from the video👍🏻

[@hoseinkhamseloo1826]

EXCELENT

[@INTERNATIONALCURTISG]

Great video and pics

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks, appreciate that👍🏻

[@balasport5940]

Superb insight and great video!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks, much appreciated

[@JennaMiller]

Great content! So glad to have connected with you here.

[@MarkKerton]

Ah great Jenna, thanks for having a look. Always happy to help out if I can. Catch up soon👍🏻

[@jasonj87]

Very awesome info in for those situations. I hope to get into NFL photography. So far people trying to make me do more High School football when I have 6 years of Training Camp using a 200mm canon lens.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Jason. Keep at it and the rewards will come in sure👍🏻

[@pixelphotostudio3343]

Good job! Congrats!

[@MarkKerton]

PIXEL PhotoStudio 👍🏻

[@campclark]

Great Video and a great education I’m just seeing shots that I was missing e.g the managers reaction

[@MarkKerton]

Ah great, glad it’s helped you out👍🏻

[@bachokintsurashvili]

Respect 👌😊

[@vukosibaloyitv2761]

You have just earned yourself a subscriber :)

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Vukosi👍🏻 Glad you enjoyed it

Very cool video! Really shows what goes on! I have only done rally and more recently F1 testing. Cheers!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks! 👍 I used to shoot a lot of Rallying. Really miss it!

@@MarkKertonMotorsports is awesome, actually never photographed football!! seems cool

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

same as Donald Chodeva's comment. I never realised what goes into sports photography until I came across you. (to stress full for a 71 year old) I will stick to landscapes. You certainly earn your money.👌

[@MarkKerton]

Hiya Ray. It’s a fast old job on the sport for sure. I do enjoy the buzz for the few hours I’m there but then keen to get back into the landscape world too! Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@andrewbuchan7413]

Very interesting thank you. 👍🙂

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Andrew

[@gregwestwood7453]

Hi mark, got into sport photography a few months ago, been watching your videos back, thanks for the tips😁

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Greg. Really appreciate that. Thanks for tuning into the channel👍🏻 Good luck with the sports photography

[@gregwestwood7453]

Mark Kerton do you have an Instagram I could follow?

[@MarkKerton]

Yes Greg, thanks. instagram.com/mark_kerton

[@PhillTicehurst]

great video always been interested in how it all works

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Phil, appreciate that.

[@nomadcompany]

hey mate really enjoyed this so thank you - ive PMd u.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching👍🏻 Where have you messaged to?

[@ramzino9331]

Nice video mark very informative on what I’m looking for I want to be a press photographer and sports photographer so this video helps a lot thank you.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Ramzino👍🏻 There are 3 more similar videos too with more tips and tactics. Let me know if you have any questions👍🏻

[@ramzino9331]

@@MarkKerton yes I was binge watching some of your videos last night very informative for what I’m trying to do as a press photographer thank you.

[@MarkKerton]

@@ramzino9331 Ah that’s great, thanks and pleased you found them interesting👍🏻

[@TelekineticFool]

Great video...quick gear question, when you shoot with the 400 and 70-200, are you using the 7D2 body on the 70-200 to "close the gap" in focal length between the 200 and the 400? It looks like you aren't using two 1DX, but I can't immediately tell if your other body is 5D or 7D.

[@ashikislam8541]

Nice bro

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Ashik👍🏻

[@luap1983]

This is brilliant Mark! When I finish work later Im going to go through your videos! Can I ask how do you get into this type of photography? Do you have any videos regarding this topic? Cheers you’ve got a new sub!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Paul. I’ve done a video on “How I got started” here’s the link👍🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ-ZenuLmNmrnZI

[@akmedia8206]

This looks like the best job in the world

[@MarkKerton]

Hi there. It certainly is a very privileged job to have for sure!

[@Cali62825]

It’s a fun job. It requires energy & stamina. It’s work. But a lot of fun

[@NARRASSAFilmes]

My dream work!

[@MarkKerton]

Very privileged job for sure. Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@alemiphoto3993]

Great video and good job!! Which rain cover are you using? It seems really convenient

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching. This white cover is actually a free hand out from Canon Pro Services nothing special but it’s a great cover and works very well. Hope that helps👍🏻

[@moeran1944]

Great video. I'm matchday photographer for WSL Blues women - no pitchside ethernet where they play! I'm lucky to not need to wire out from the pitch like all the PA/Getty/Reuters/Rex photographers - I send mine up to the Blues media same evening while sipping on a beer. I'm still using the 1DX like you (and the 70-200 on a 5Diii) with a cast iron 400mm 2.8 mki. I'd never have thought 20 years ago I'd be into football photography, but I absolutely love it.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Pete, wonder if we’ve passed by each other in the past? I covered Yeovil v City Women last season I think it was, really impressed with the quality! You out with them every Sunday then?

[@moeran1944]

Mark Kerton Yes I cover most of their matches - but not every away game. I don’t remember going to Yeovil though. But if you’re ever at a City women’s game look out for me! Be nice to say hello. Blues have just changed manager as it happens.

[@moeran1944]

Mark Kerton So do you shoot for PA?

[@MarkKerton]

Really! Some new stock frames to grab this weekend then! Yes, if I get a shift on a Blues game I’ll let you know for sure. Be great to catch up👍🏻

[@MarkKerton]

That’s right Pete yes, PA, as a freelancer obviously. A real privileged position to be in working for them too. Can be quite difficult some months as a freelancer so to have a regular set of shifts is great.

[@jack8th355]

great content, would you please share the tips of which focus mode that you're using? will you choose the eye detection method while taking football photos? thanks!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Jack. I shoot in continuous AI Servo single point👍🏻

[@kudlatyonsuzuki]

Hello Mark. Your videos are great. What are weather proofing covers are? They look very simple. Thx. Kris

[@stewartdouglas1164]

Hi Mark. Really enjoyed this video. I shoot mainly fashions but have managed to cover the slower pace of the Australian Golf Open. Are you shooting RAW at all times and typically how many shots are you taking in the 90mins.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Stewart. We always shoot in jpg as large files aren’t needed and speed when sending is a must. Usually around 800-1200 images will be taken on a busy game👍🏻

[@SavageCreates]

Thanks for the video! Very nice recap. Do you ever set up remotes behind the goals? I wonder about how that is accomplished. Thank you and cheers from Bristol, Tennessee USA.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Patrick. Thanks, appreciate that. Yes, I use remotes. I actually covered remotes in my latest video. Let me know if there is anything I have missed. Catch up soon 👍🏻

[@joennick1]

Hi Mark. What's the white rain cover you put on over you bigger lens? Also does it restrict you shooting in portrait orientation because you're lens collar is attached to a monopod? Thanks.

[@joonas.manninen]

Liked the video for great content, subbed channel for fantastic answers to comments. Thanks!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Joonas, appreciate your support👍🏻

[@arwen311]

Hi Mark, commenting from across the pond here in Maryland. I really enjoyed this video, especially on how you managed to juggle between the 400 and 70-200. Question: What is the usual aperture you shoot at for futbol matches? F2.8 might be too wide open because then the other players would be out of focus. Your thoughts?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching the video Tim and getting in touch. Great to know the video has reached Maryland. I think the majority of sports photographers shoot wide open at 2.8 to 3.2, ensuring you have a nice drop-off and really make the players stand out from the crowd and backdrop. It can be a bit tricky if you have two players running at you, one will always be slightly soft but as long as you focus on the player with the ball, That is the most important bit I do however shoot at F5 .6 on the 70-200. Just to ensure I do get two or three players nice and sharp when capturing the action in the goalmouth. Hope that helps Tim👍🏻

[@djfistoz]

IM A DJ BUT THIS IS DOPE JOB AND I DIDNT KNOW ALL THIS HAPPEN BHIND THE SCENES

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching🤣 Glad you enjoyed seeing what goes on BTS👍🏻

[@johnmannickphotography9762]

great video and very informative ... i am just wondering why "manual" i always use shutter priority for football, am i doing something wrong settings wise, should i be on manual all the time ???

[@ricchano]

Mark this is a great video and at some point I would like to be a full time sports photography. Your video is amazing I was able to feel the environment and also see "a day in a sports photographer". I'm curious on knowing what gear you use? Also if your focus is merely on the half or 1/4 of the court that you are? Also (besides of the lens size obvios reason) why swapping between the cameras; what you were trying to photograph? Finally: do you use AI Servo and which focus mode you use the spot or area?

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Ricardo. Thanks for getting in touch and supporting the channel. I recently put together a "Whats in my bag" video with all my kit on show. I swap lenses as the 400mm is for all the long shots and then as play moves closer I change to the 70-200. Hope that helps Ricardo.

[@ricchano]

Thank you @@MarkKerton I'll search for that video and yes that helps! I really love your channel, keep it up and stay safe

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Ricardo. Keep in touch and take care

[@JulietHotel7]

Hi Mark, Great video , just a quick question... why do you take to hood off the 400 for some of the shots and leave it on for others?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Tommy. 1st half I was sat on my own so it didn’t impede anyone else’s view. 2nd half I was sat in a row of guys so we usually take the hood off if it’s not needed so everyone can see clearly towards the goal. Then it started raining so I popped it back on.

[@nickbimages]

Great video Mark - I learned a lot! Do you swap the ethernet cable between your camera bodies and send images from both?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Nick. I also have a wft transmitter which is usually on the second body. Sometimes I just swap the card over if the WiFi isn’t great. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@nickbimages]

@@MarkKerton Ah! Thanks Mark.

[@keithfussell1237]

Hi Mark, Do you have a favourite position to sit at when photographing A match, I always sit in line with the 18-yard box either Goal line or Touch Line I will admit mine is Southern league games so do not have the crowd problems.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Keith. Thanks for getting in touch. I’m very similar to you, 18 yard line mostly. Although Saints first half I tend to go to the sideline/corner flag for any cele’s. Think the 18 yard line is a happy medium at most grounds. Hope that helps👍🏻

[@johnmallett2217]

Mark do you send everything back to the desk off the camera or do any culling of images in camera before sending?

[@MarkKerton]

Hi John, I just select the frames that may be relevant for a possible story through the game. Fouls, yellow or red cards, bad tackles, manager reactions and of course goals and cele’s. Then once back home I’ll download the cards and look for any possible stock images, man & ball type frames or top half portraits. Any frame that could accompany a future story. Hope that helps

[@joonas.manninen]

Few questions: ISO auto or manual? Do you get good shots of opposite end goal with that 400mm, or do you focus on shooting action in same side of the field you are positioned? How many photos do you shoot per game? Do you use back button focus? Thanks for great content!

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Joonas. Mainly shoot in AUTO ISO. The 400 is great for far end goal action yes, the ideal lens for sport. Usually average around 1000 frames each game, action depending of course. Some 0-0 games can be as low as 400 ish! I use shutter button focus. Just can’t get my muscle memory into BBF! Hope that helps Joonas👍🏻

[@joonas.manninen]

@@MarkKerton thanks for the answers!

[@Jmilligan820]

Wow this was very cool to see quick question have you ever had one of your photos in a newspaper?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching. Guessing you didn’t watch till the end where I show all the papers uses😉

[@Jmilligan820]

Oh wow I see now loads of great photos

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@chris.fitzgerald]

Great video. How many pictures do yo take on average for a match? Of those how many are keepers, and I don’t mean the position on the field. Lol Cheers from the New Jersey Shore.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Chris. Thanks for watching. I usually shoot between 800-1200 frames at a game. We send live off the back of the camera through the match and usually send in 40-60 frames. Then might send in a further 20-40 in a 2nd edit after the match. Hope that helps Chris👍🏻

[@PJB90]

Hi Mark. Can you recommend any gear or equipment that can send to a desk if my camera isn’t picking up the Wifi via a transmitter Is there anything else i can do to send images to a desk without using a laptop My transmitters can be funny at times

[@twizzle1952]

Great insight into the life of a sports photographer. Many thanks. One question: why did you shoot in manual mode? Is that a preference?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Jim. Yes, always shoot in manual, just to keep in full control really. Same with my woodlands and landscapes.

[@twizzle1952]

@@MarkKerton thanks for the reply mate. Another question (sorry 😄) do you use auto iso?

[@MarkKerton]

Ask away Jim👍🏻 Yes, I shoot sport in auto iso mainly. If it’s a dull day I might go into manual perhaps.

[@trevorwilkinson244]

Great Video blog Mark, hope you will be doing more, interesting that your shooting with ethernet connection what have you got connected at the other end I’m assuming laptop pre set with email ready to go etc.... keep them coming.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Trevor. The Ethernet is connected into a multi port box mounted on the back of the digital boards. This is basically a remote router connected to the stadium system. I hope to go into detail on this soon, weather permitting! Fingers crossed whilst I’m at Bournemouth v Chelsea tomorrow🤞🏻

[@trevorwilkinson244]

Mark Kerton good luck tomorrow at Bournemouth and let’s hope storm Jorge stays away.... I’m up in Birtley to photograph the mighty Redcar Athletic in the Ebac Northern League weather permitting and will be definitely be taking the wet weather gear just in case.

[@MarkKerton]

Fingers crossed for you weather wise Trevor! Think we should get away with it🤞🏻 Planning on making a quick video tomorrow all being well! Have a good game tomorrow Trevor👍🏻

[@dcchannel2808]

Wow

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@baconpopcornbrus7108]

How do you wire the images from the 7D? Great and informative video!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching. I swap the cards over and send off the 1dx.

[@MJH001UK]

Really interesting video. Thanks Mark. Great to see behind the scenes of another area of photography 👍. Is 1/1250 a usual speed for football photography?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Martin. More soon hopefully👍🏻

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Yes it is Martin. Sometimes we use a faster shutter speed on a very sunny day and sometimes slightly slower for night games in very poor light

[@MarkKerton]

Martin Harrison Hi Martin. Recently I’ve been shooting at 1650-2000th when possible just to make sure everything is pin sharp and frozen

[@BruceLeroyUK]

@@MarkKerton sorry to have jumped in Mark, I thought you had missed that question.

[@MarkKerton]

@@BruceLeroyUK No problem, I was slow on this answer.

[@capunoedmir8579]

Hi Mark! Great content & very helpful for young sports photographers like me. By the way I shoot for a football team here in UAE. I would just like to ask if you shoot RAW or JPG? Thanks Sir!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Capuno, appreciate you watching. We shoot in jpg as a rule. It’s much faster sending and the client only requires small file sizes for online content and printing. Which team do you shoot for?

[@capunoedmir8579]

Mark Kerton Thanks for your response Sir! I’m shooting photos and videos for Fujairah FC.

[@darrenfrancis326]

As a photographer, good video and photos👍 As a Pompey Fan, hated watching it 😂

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Darren, appreciate your feedback. Sat here finishing off an edit from Bournemouth’s game this weekend, also listening to the Pompey game! Hopefully live in the next hour👍🏻

[@darrenfrancis326]

Like your work Mark. I’m originally from Portsmouth but now living in Vancouver, so Hockey is my main sport that I shoot and basketball in the summer. Checkout UKChief on Instagram 👍😉

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Darren. How are things in Vancouver at the moment, quiet I presume? I follow Pete McKinnon, as do most! He's still locked down I think!

[@darrenfrancis326]

Mark Kerton Hi Mark, yeah we are on lockdown, still, getting things done, learning with online courses on photo mechanic, photoshop etc, sorting out my gear so I’m ready to get going when this craziness goes away. Keep the vids coming bud 👍

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Darren. Same as here in the UK then! We’ve just gotta keep plodding on keeping ourselves occupied! I’ve just filmed a short piece on kit maintenance. If it looks ok I might post it, we’ll see?! Stay safe Darren👍🏻

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Hello from Texas! Great behind the scenes video! A couple of questions for you - do you edit any pics or just select a few to transmit? On average, how many pics do you shoot in a typical match and how many are sent in/edited? Subscribed! Thank you!

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Stephen. Thanks for your kind comment. I sometimes edit myself and send from the laptop, mainly during lower league matches. The average match shutter count is probably getting up to 1000 frames I’d say. An average transmit count would be around 50 images or so. We then do a 2nd edit once back home and a further 30-50 might be sent, man and ball type frames for stock. Thanks for the sub👍🏻

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Mark Kerton great information - thank you. I shoot quite a bit of sports and find I will edit 10%-15% of shots (depending on the sport I might shoot 200-1500). This past weekend I rented a 1DXMkIII and WOW!!! Very impressive bit of kit... but $$$$!! Keep up the great BTS videos!

[@MarkKerton]

Nice one Stephen. I’ve not had my hands on a mkiii yet! Few guys have them on our circuit, staff guys that obviously have them purchased by their agency. $6500 is WAY out my price range unfortunately! One day! Which sports do you cover?

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

We mainly shoot HS sports (football - hey, it’s TEXAS!!, basketball, swimming and diving, baseball, etc.). I also shoot club soccer (sorry - football..) and club volleyball (VERY challenging lighting!!). We also shoot portraits, headshots, lifestyle stuff... I am getting more into commercial photography too which is great fun and challenging.

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

You can see our portfolio here: www.ssbmediagroup.com

[@giannisalexopoulos117]

Hi mate hope you are doing well , the wire cable in your camera where you connected to thanks for sharing this video. Cheers.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Giannis. Very well thanks, hope you are well too. We plug into a port mounted on the digital board, which in turn are connected to the main server. I show these boxes in the next two football videos. Hope that helps.

[@kentaufderheide8454]

That was a great video. First time watching your work. If you have time I have a few questions. It looked like you were shooting at 5.6 or 4.0. Why not 2.8?. Do you use single point focus? When you send pics straight from your camera those are unedited I assume. Are they edited by the service you are sending them to? Do you shoot Raw? I just saw in another post that you shoot JPG. Is that right? BTW, great pics!! Sorry, one other question. Do you use Auto ISO ever?

[@MarkKerton]

Kent AufDerHeide Thanks👍🏻 I tend to work at 3.2 on the 400 as it’s getting tired now and has lost some quality but more importantly sometimes I’ve found the players chest can be sharp but his face slightly soft! So 3.2 eliminates that I find. 5.6 is used on the 70-200 to ensure I obtain god depth on a group of players for the goal mouth action. Single point focus as a rule (latest video) All frames are edited by my editor and we always work in jpg. Phew🤣 hope that helps👍🏻

[@kentaufderheide8454]

@@MarkKerton Thanks!! I really appreciate the information. So helpful.

[@MarkKerton]

Anytime Kent, thanks again for your support.

[@mohammedahmedattia9455]

Were the photos showed in this video edited or from the camera directly and do you shoot Raw or JPEG? And of course very good effort keep it up 💪

[@FayadHameed]

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[@MarkKerton]

Hi Mohammed. We always shoot in JPEG. Quicker process speeds. The shots in the video are edited, most of which were sent to the papers. Thanks for watching Mohammed👍🏻

[@paulwilliams8955]

Hi Mark, great vlog as usual… what stool are you using? Thank Paul

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Paul. I use a mini-max stool. You can find these on eBay, not the cheapest but really good quality. Mine hasn’t let me down yet after nearly 6 seasons👍🏻

[@paulwilliams8955]

@@MarkKerton Thanks Mark, I've just bought the walkstool and it's superb. Q? Where did you get hold of the 400mm I've got a 500mm and sometimes its too much so I'm digging deeper in the wallet :)

[@terryrensch2561]

Hi Mark what rain do you use and do you ever put one on the smaller lens

[@MarkKerton]

Apologies, I missed this comment! I tried a rain cover on the 70-200 but found it just got in the way as I swap lenses so much! The cover on the 400 is just a free Canon, pro services cover, handed out at Wembley one season. It does the job nicely.👍🏻

[@naijafootballphotographer]

Nice job Mark. I want to know how to calculate the 400mm. At what distance can I use the 400mm? Kenneth from Nigeria.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Don. I usually switch from my 400 to the 70-200 just as the players reach the 18 yard line, about 50 yards. I turn the 400 to portrait to fill the frame then swap to the 70 - 200. Hope that helps

[@adrianstober5781]

Hi, Im starting out with taking pics of my daughter playing football.... I have a Lumix G85, Should I be using 4k burst when taking pics? I sometimes use it in manual, but not that good at it yet., thanks for your insight in to what you do.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Adrian, sorry for the very late reply! I’m not sure about the Lumix camera set up, but that word 4K gives me nightmares! Only being that I don’t have a huge memory on my laptop or a lot of hard drives for anything in 4K it’s going to use up a lot of time and space! As a rule, we just shoot in JPEG and send off 1-3 MB images. To achieve multiple images in a burst you need to be keeping the shutter speed up to around 2000 of a second👍🏻

[@jamesheadspeath3726]

Great video Mark. You are probably sick of this question but how do you break into sports photography, what would be your advice?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks James. Best thing to do is start at a low level and build a strong portfolio over a season or two, then approach some agencies👍🏻

[@jamesheadspeath3726]

@@MarkKerton Thanks Mark, I assume low level means like non-league/sunday league games etc?

[@NikCan66]

I use the Sun sniper dual camera straps for carrying 2 camera bodies on my side as I find the normal strap cuts sometimes into your neck. Also Sun sniper camera straps has a steel cable inside the camera straps so the the camera can’t be robbed with someone with a sharp object trying to cut the strap.

[@MarkKerton]

I used to use a Sun strap for my 70-200 NIkCan but found it sometimes swung to far round my back so went back to the neck strap.

[@NikCan66]

Mark Kerton I have the dual strap and the fast hold moneymaker dual strap as well

[@MarkKerton]

Swinging in all directions NIkCan 🤣

[@NikCan66]

Mark Kerton Jesus that comment covers all the non gender fluid snowflakes brigade in case someone or thing finds offence.

[@grassmanBoca]

It would have been nice if you explained what you did and how for that transmission cable

[@MarkKerton]

Check out the next sports vlog. I go through the process👍🏻

[@samuelodihumbo6764]

can we get a tutorial on how you sent the images to the office, great vid

[@MarkKerton]

Check out the next football video. I run through the process in more detail👍🏻