Sports Photos That Make You MONEY!!!

The Sports Photos That Make You MONEY!!!
Action photos are the photos that get you paid in sports photography. Good action photos will get you hired. Here are tips on how to get good action photos. You need to know how to photograph sports in order to get good action images. Action photos are the easiest way to make money from sports photography. If you want to get better you need to move up from regular action into peak action photos.
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[@Paul_Rutherford]

Whats your best tip for action photos?

[@Twobarpsi]

I like your tip about changing your angle by kneeling or laying down on the ground excellent point!

[@JackBeasleyMedia]

I'm with you Paul. I shoot mostly for parents and players, occasionally for whole teams or the media. The images that sell, 9 times out of 10, are that player in action - even if it's just running down the field. Having said that, you'd be amazed at how many shots I sell of players, hand over heart, standing for the national anthem. It also varies by sport. For example, in baseball, my biggest selling shots are of batters, in the box, waiting for the pitch. I also try to get pics of players that don't normally get much attention. I love it when a game is a blowout because that means the 2nd and 3rd string players from both teams are going to get some playing time.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

It's fun to find those parents that will buy an entire sequence of photos of their kid. Doesn't matter what they are doing they love it!

[@darrenfrancis5042]

Best tip from me would be know the game and try and be different than the norm.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Yes, when you see all the photographers in one location. Don't be afraid to go somewhere else. Just make sure you aren't missing anything super important!

[@tylerHphoto]

I would add don't be afraid to move to a new position, If you aren't getting good shots for whatever reason try a different spot.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Love trying new spots!

[@benbarson2810]

Straight to the point. Not beating us upside the head with your lut packs. Great video my guy 💯

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Haha, Appreciate it! No need for luts!

[@bquinn722]

Nice video Paul and great points. I’ve really been challenging myself in baseball to get different angles and different types of shots. The batter hitting the ball and pitcher throwing a pitch, while shots you have to get, are boring after a while. Got an awesome one last weekend where a runner is going to third and hops over the ball while the SS in coming in to field the ground ball.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Nice! Love when switching it up works out! Thanks for watching!

[@tonygruenloh]

I'm just a hobbyist photographer. My favorite sports to photograph are baseball and softball because I know both sports well. This Fall I've been photographing soccer matches . I know nothing about the sport and enjoy learning where and when to shoot. Enjoy your videos.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Soccer is tough when starting out trying to find the positions that work best for you. So many times you feel like you miss action because you are on the wrong side, but it always comes to you at some point!

[@darrenfrancis5042]

Liking your vids Paul. Keep em coming.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Appreciate it! Lots more on the list to make!

[@allentuckermedia]

Would love a video or something around how to get noticed and getting hired as a teams photographer/videographer

[@Paul_Rutherford]

I haven't been hired as one so I'm not sure how helpful my insights would be. haha. I'll add it to my list though! Check out Billie Weiss. He has a video about being the Red Sox team photographer. It might be helpful.

[@tedk2814]

I'm very familiar with baseball and softball, so I've gone through the same thought process you are speaking about however football and lacrosse are newer to me so its just gonna take time and practice ( learning the game and positions better ). This winter I would like to set up a remote for high school basketball, I've got a couple years experience with remotes for baseball and one season with basketball but never above the net shots. The AD gave me and the school yearbook photographer permission to do just that this winter and I've got the pocket wizards and articulating arms, cables etc. so gotta make a plan. If I go behind the plexiglass I need some of that black foil, not sure where we will mount the camera yet. my widest lens is a 24 mm. Any tips for setting this up would be appreciated. This would be my bucket list action photo. Still waiting for the hurricane to move out of Florida so sports can begin. local high schools are closed until Monday.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

I haven't done one up behind the glass yet either! But make sure to pre focus and tape it down! I'm sure you do that with the other remotes too though. 24 might be a little tight, so you may need to pick one side of the basket to keep in frame. Good luck and make sure it's safe up there!

[@tedk2814]

@@Paul_Rutherford safety is my primary concern. Double nylon coated steel cables from the camera and the manfroto magic arms to the railing system. For long lens, I use two magic arms, one to the camera base and another to the monopod mount on the lens tied together with carabiner clamps and cables. For shots like this I purchase general business liability insurance by the day through a company called Thimble. they give me a policy I print out to show the venue for proof of insurance. I'm gonna try it, manual pre focus on someone standing on the ladder and tape the focus ring with gaffer tape. I sure enjoy your channel and all the experience you share. thanks

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Great to hear! I know it is an afterthought for some people. Thanks for watching and I hope it goes well!

[@Seechan13]

Have you ever covered rugby?

[@Paul_Rutherford]

I've covered a game or two for fun, but have never been paid to cover it. Great sport but I'd really need to learn a little more about it to get better photos!

[@tharealsleep]

I'm confused. I just saw a video of yours stating that action photos are overrated but this video says it's what makes you money and what everyone wants. I don't get it. No on action photos or yes on action photos?

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Yup! Both are necessary. Personally I enjoy taking the non-action photos more, but you need the action photos too.

[@tharealsleep]

@@Paul_Rutherford Got it. Thanks

[@sohmiJesuswithme]

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