So you want to be a sports photographer?
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If shooting sport is the career you crave, our advice will get you on the podium. Back of the net!
Words Roger Payne Pictures Dan Matthews
So you can take a decent action shot. Nice one – in itself that’s something of an achievement. But now you want to take the next step and make some money from your abilities, which is where we come in. Like most branches of professional photography, sport is a competitive environment that can be tough to break into. There are plenty of photographers out there who can capably capture the action just as well as you, so you need to stand out and that means having people skills as well as being able to deliver the goods with your camera.
It’s the harsh reality of a competitive environment that you may have to work initially for little or no reward and at unsociable times of the day or night to get on the first rung of the ladder. While image libraries will accept generic sporting images that will have a timeless appeal, you’re more likely to find success if you shoot newsworthy sporting events – sometimes the more obscure the better. Don’t aim too high too early. The chances are you’ve already been down to the local football pitch on a Sunday morning to capture some non-league action, but you can’t underestimate how important this time is – it’s a great chance to hone your technique skills and start building up a variety of images that can be presented to picture editors if and when required.
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