Sports Photography: Making the Shot

It’s unpredictable and happens in a fleeting moment; the game winning point, the facial expression of success, the underdog coming from behind moment. Capturing athletes in their sport not only takes a quick shutter, but also the right prep and creativity to stand out. Al Bello is an award-winning photographer and the Chief Sports Photographer in North America for Getty Images. He has covered 11 Olympic games and has photographed numerous well-known athletes. 

In this course you’ll learn:

• What to look for in order to get a successful and creative action shot 
• How to prepare for a variety of sporting events 
•  The behind the scenes in capturing unique and timeless images including an in depth look into underwater sports

Learn how to prep and capture sporting events and stand out in a field of photographers.  

• What Makes the Shot?
• How to Break into Sports Photography
• Process and Prepping for an Event
• Olympics Coverage
• Pushing the Boundaries with Underwater Photography
• Sportraits