How to Photograph Children During Sports Activities

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get to know the coaches and other parents.

   This will reduce any uncomfortable moments.
   
   People tend to get protective and angry if someone they don't know is too concerned with photographing their children.
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   Step 2: Check your camera to see if it has a 'Sports' mode.

   This will set your shutter speed, aperture, and other things to improve your photo. , Since you can't be that close to your child while getting the shot, you need a lens with a little range.
   
   Image Stabilization:
   Use it if you got it , Let them forget you are there with a camera.
   
   In this day and age, that should happen pretty quickly.
   
   Most parents have cameras of some sort. , touchdown, goal, radical cheer, the ubiquitous blooper... , You will be more likely to catch your shot that way. , E.g.
   
   Excitement, despair, intensity, etc.
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   Step 3: If it doesn't

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   Step 4: try these settings: Metering Mode: Evaluative Drive mode: Single shot or continuous Shutter Priority (allowing for you to set up appropriate speed) ISO setting: The lowest you can go for the current light conditions Focus Mode: Continuous Autofocus (this improves your chances of getting a non-blurry image) Focus point: Single autofocus point Focal length: 100mm or more.

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   Step 5: Wait until the children start playing.

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   Step 6: Wait for a stupendous moment: e.g.

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   Step 7: If your camera has the ability to take more than one photo at a time

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   Step 8: try using that setting.

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   Step 9: Be sure to capture their emotions.

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