The wonderful world of sports presents a great opportunity to take high impact shots. Although the game may be more exciting live, you can capture some truly amazing moments with Nikon cameras. But just like concerts, sports are fast moving and you have to be on top of your game. With some helpful tips and some good photography equipment, you can have some pretty spectacular photographs.
Whether you're at a little league game or watching NASCAR, stadiums and playing fields usually don't have ideal lighting. In order to improve your shots, always increase your ISO to shoot at a higher shutter speed. Most sports photographers use a shutter speed of around 1/1000 of a second. Night games can be a little tricky and you will need a faster f/stop. If your lens can't handle that, an increased ISO will make up for it, usually around 1600.
When taking photographs, don't forget about the surroundings. Before the game starts, use a wide lens to take a picture of the entire stadium full of cheering fans. Take a few shots of the team getting pumped up before the game or devoted fans waiting outside and tailgating. These provide a background story to the event. Don't be afraid to try new angles or shoot from different locations. Always look for new ways to approach a game. Even if you're photographing a high school game, you can still approach it as if it were the World Series.
Having the right lens can make or break your shot. If you're serious about sports, invest in good quality interchangeable lenses. If you can afford it, purchase a long lens, such as 300mm or 400mm. If not, a lens between 70-200mm. The lens should have an f/stop of f/2.8 or f/4. The lens should have a tripod mount built in and look for lenses that have been on the market for awhile. Nikon and Canon don't change their line up frequently for a reason. With the right care, good interchangeable lenses can last for a decade, if not longer.
For sports photography, and anything else that is fast paced, don't stop to look at every photo you take. You'll miss out on great shots, not to mention you might get hit by a baseball or tackled by accident. Before I mentioned about trying something different and that also means lowering your shutter speed. I also said earlier to increase it, but when you lower your shutter speed you can have the player be in focus and the background be blurry. This is a pretty cool effect that will make your photos pop with energy.
The most important rule is to always try something new with your DSLR cameras. You never know what will turn up at the game.
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