Nice video. In the fixed lighting situation of a sparring session or real fight, once you figured out the exposure and what shutter speed works to stop the action, I found that I will leave the settings alone and just concentrate on camera focusing on the action and trying to anticipate the punch combinations. This is the hardest part. Both fighters constantly move and turn, so framing a good shot takes tremendous concentration. Shooting Nikon, I constantly jockey the focus point with the joystick around to the fighter facing me so I can get the subjects framed appropriately. You have to be ready for the opportunities for a shot, because you will be fixed. Look at that historical shot of Ali standing over Sonny Liston. I counted 6 photographers behind Ali, who just happened to be on the wrong side of the ring.
Hey Lew! Sorry for taking ages to reply to you here! I totally agree, if the lighting conditions are the same then set your settings and stick with it! What I failed to mention here is that we were often moving about areas in the gym some of which were better lit than others. So in a situation like that, it might be worth checking what shutter priority can do for you.
@@RichMaciverPhoto hey 👋, Got it! I gonna use a 50mm efs llens. I'm starting at photographing, so I have a basic DSLR, the Canon 1300D, I think I will have some trouble taking this photos, but let's get through it!
@@John62581 Nice one John. Just enjoy it and don't put too much pressure on. yourself. Remember to take in the whole experience. 50mm should be good, hopefully you can get pretty close. If you can keep to 1/500s and above. ISO try not to go higher than ... like 1600 (3200 at a push!). f4 - f11. That should get you decent sharp shots (in any situation actually). If it is really dark and ISO1600 still isn't bright enough, come down on your f-stop. Let me know how you get on!
Madison Beach hey Madison! Hope you’re well. I didn’t actually do too much in post. Just a colour grade in Capture1 (lightroom will do the same). A batch edit and then go through each image to check if anything needs tweaking. I need to screen record my workflow but I use QuickTime to screen record and it kiiills my computer! Really need/want an upgrade 🙈
Hey Blue Lava! There's a couple ways really. But the two i'd suggest would be looking for events nearby that are free to the public and just try getting as close to the action as you can (no press pass needed). For example, you can go on Red Bull's website and find what upcoming events they have - I really want to get to some of the Car Rally's they list here. Secondly I would suggest DM'ing local athlete's in your area. Let them know you just want to practice your photography and in exchange they can use any pictures they like however they like (Do not charge! If you do it enough and enjoy it enough and get GOOD enough, people will then come to you and then you can think about that) Hope that helps! And enjoy! *sidenote, actually you could just do what I do here and photograph random people - ua-cam.com/video/2tbtVGJuKqg/v-deo.html
Rich Maciver Photo Thanks for your advice and I will use everything u said. One question I know I will love doing this type of photography but does it pay well?
It can pay really well, or it can pay zero (negative £ when you consider your time and equipment) It all depends on who you speak to, who you work for and what level you get to. If you're just in it to make a quick buck, then it isn't for you. People who LOVE it for what it is and pour their lives into it usually come out on top.
Nice video. In the fixed lighting situation of a sparring session or real fight, once you figured out the exposure and what shutter speed works to stop the action, I found that I will leave the settings alone and just concentrate on camera focusing on the action and trying to anticipate the punch combinations. This is the hardest part. Both fighters constantly move and turn, so framing a good shot takes tremendous concentration. Shooting Nikon, I constantly jockey the focus point with the joystick around to the fighter facing me so I can get the subjects framed appropriately. You have to be ready for the opportunities for a shot, because you will be fixed. Look at that historical shot of Ali standing over Sonny Liston. I counted 6 photographers behind Ali, who just happened to be on the wrong side of the ring.
Hey Lew! Sorry for taking ages to reply to you here! I totally agree, if the lighting conditions are the same then set your settings and stick with it! What I failed to mention here is that we were often moving about areas in the gym some of which were better lit than others. So in a situation like that, it might be worth checking what shutter priority can do for you.
I will be photographing a judo Championship. What shutter speed would you recommend to me?
Hey John, sounds like a great shoot!! To avoid any blur you’d want to be at least at 1/500s.
Do you know what lens you’re going to be using?
@@RichMaciverPhoto hey 👋, Got it! I gonna use a 50mm efs llens. I'm starting at photographing, so I have a basic DSLR, the Canon 1300D, I think I will have some trouble taking this photos, but let's get through it!
@@John62581 Nice one John. Just enjoy it and don't put too much pressure on. yourself. Remember to take in the whole experience.
50mm should be good, hopefully you can get pretty close. If you can keep to 1/500s and above. ISO try not to go higher than ... like 1600 (3200 at a push!).
f4 - f11. That should get you decent sharp shots (in any situation actually).
If it is really dark and ISO1600 still isn't bright enough, come down on your f-stop.
Let me know how you get on!
Great shots, did you do much in post?
Madison Beach hey Madison! Hope you’re well. I didn’t actually do too much in post. Just a colour grade in Capture1 (lightroom will do the same). A batch edit and then go through each image to check if anything needs tweaking.
I need to screen record my workflow but I use QuickTime to screen record and it kiiills my computer! Really need/want an upgrade 🙈
How do you get into this type of photography I really love boxing and I have been doing photography for 2 years
Hey Blue Lava! There's a couple ways really. But the two i'd suggest would be looking for events nearby that are free to the public and just try getting as close to the action as you can (no press pass needed). For example, you can go on Red Bull's website and find what upcoming events they have - I really want to get to some of the Car Rally's they list here.
Secondly I would suggest DM'ing local athlete's in your area. Let them know you just want to practice your photography and in exchange they can use any pictures they like however they like (Do not charge! If you do it enough and enjoy it enough and get GOOD enough, people will then come to you and then you can think about that)
Hope that helps! And enjoy!
*sidenote, actually you could just do what I do here and photograph random people - ua-cam.com/video/2tbtVGJuKqg/v-deo.html
Rich Maciver Photo Actually have a friend that fights pro for Showtime and his sister just signed a deal with bare knuckle boxing
Rich Maciver Photo Thanks for your advice and I will use everything u said. One question I know I will love doing this type of photography but does it pay well?
This would seem like a go to for you! See if you can get into their training sessions and build a bit of relationship.
It can pay really well, or it can pay zero (negative £ when you consider your time and equipment) It all depends on who you speak to, who you work for and what level you get to. If you're just in it to make a quick buck, then it isn't for you. People who LOVE it for what it is and pour their lives into it usually come out on top.