September 8, 2023
at 4:00pm -
10:30pm
with Tod Gomes, CPP
This course will be on Action Sports Photography. We will go over game day preparation, some do's and don’ts on and off the 'field', as well as what I do to capture THE "winning image" of the game. We will talk a bit about equipment selection, camera settings, as well as how to brand yourself at a game to both be seen and be visible to your clients and future clients, but at the same time how to be 'stealth-like' to not be seen at all. This includes interaction with officials, coaches, parents, and team members. We will talk about the business side of Action Sports Photography (both the high's and low's). There will be a possible on-field game day experience to photograph a high school football game for "Friday Night Lights".
We have been confirmed to photograph a Varsity High School game for Friday Night Lights from the sidelines! All attendees will work with me one on one on the sidelines during a game. My go to lens for football games is my 400 2.8, though I will also use my 17-40, 24-70 and 70-200 depending on how the action flows and where the action is on/around the field.
When on the field, we will be moving quite a bit and at times QUICKLY, so be prepared!
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Location:
Alhambra High School
150 E street
Martinez, CA
United States
150 E street
Martinez, CA
United States
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