Master guide for team sports photography / James Williams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, James.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photography of sports.

Physical Description:

126 p. : col. ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Team sports photography

Place of Publication:

Buffalo, N.Y. : Amherst Media, 2008.

Summary:

A comprehensive look at all aspects of photographing sports teams—from selecting and using equipment to processing and presenting the images while building a client base—this reference proves indispensable to any photographer looking to expand their repertoire or branch out into a new profession. Professional guidance covers topics ranging from working with school administrations and coaches to the keys to capturing subjects in motion. Chapters on creating attractive, salable group packages and forming a distinctive business plan are also included.

Contents:

Cover

DEDICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

1. ESTABLISH YOUR BUSINESS

Set Short and Long-Range Goals

Make Everything Reflect Your Image

Develop Great Telephone Skills

Dress the Part

Speak as a Professional

Maintain Good Public Relations

Keep a Professional-Looking Studio

Join Professional Organizations

Master Good Management Techniques

Manufacturer and Retailer

Get Smart About Pricing

Surround Yourself with Great Employees and Suppliers

Run the Business, Don't Let it Run You

Start Small and Grow Gradually

Success Leaves Clues

2. EQUIPMENT SELECTION

Camera Systems

Ease of Handling and Weight

Write Speed

Dynamic Range

Lenses

Camera Supports

Battery Life

Lighting

On-Camera Flash

Portable Strobes

Light Modifiers

3. PRODUCTS AND PACKAGES

Products You Will Want to Offer

Lab Products

Additional Products

Franchise Deals

Packages You Will Want to Offer

Number and Price of Packages

Base Package

Buddy Package

Additional Items

4. SCHOOL SPORTS

How to Get an Assignment in a School System

Who Decides

How to Apply for the Job

When to Look for Jobs

Contracts

Who's Your Boss?

The Shoot

Before the Shoot

The Day of the Shoot

Schedule a Retake Day

Additional Services That May Be Expected

Photographing Game Action

Photographing Clubs and Organizations

Photographing School Dances

Other Images

You're Only as Good as Your Last Job

5. LEAGUE SPORTS

How to Get Hired by a League

Educate the Client

Your Presentation

Organizing the Teams for Picture Day

Time Schedule

Order Forms

The Photo Shoot

Don't Rest on Your Laurels

6. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PORTRAITS

Indoor Shots

Backdrops

Studio Lighting.

White Balance and Exposure

Outdoor Portraits

Potential Problems

Lighting Techniques

7. POSING TECHNIQUES

The Basic Poses

Head-and-Shoulders Poses

Three-Quarter-Length Poses

Full-Length Poses

Tips for Flattering the Body

The Shoulders

Tilting the Head

Chin Height

Eyes

Arms

Hands

Torso

Legs

Hips and Thighs

Feet

Tips for Posing Individual Players

Young Athletes

Teen Athletes (and Older)

Expression

Styling

Posing Groups and Teams

Bookending

Head Heights

Subject Proximity

Focus

Hierarchy

Final Check

Beauty is in the Eye of the Check-Book Holder

8. HOWTO PHOTOGRAPH GAME ACTION

Equipment and Basic Shooting Techniques

Exposure

Know the Sports

Football

Soccer

Volleyball

Golf and Cross Country

Tennis

Softball and Baseball

Who to Photograph

When to Deliver the Images

Additional Income from Game Action

9. BUSINESS SKILLS: AFTER THE SHOOT

Handling the Money and Bank Deposits

Dealing with Bad Checks

Matching Checks and Subjects

Bank Policies and Deposit Fees

Credit Cards

Dealing with Your Photo Lab

Educate Yourself

Internet

Calibrate Your Monitor

Be Clear and Concise

Leave Room for Cropping

Rush Jobs

Pay on Time

Packaging the Job

Make it Easy for the Coaches

Exceed Your Delivery Times

Follow Up After the Job Has Been Delivered

CONCLUSION

VENDORS

INDEX

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-60895-150-2

1-58428-215-0