Soccer Matches

Shooting soccer matches at the professional level, will prove difficult due to the permits required, so is better to start with your kids little league

• You will need a good DSLR with a good AF system, and at least a good camera with 4 frames per second. A good lense such as a 70-300 mm should be enough.
• In some countries there are some local adult teams, is best to request their permissions, most of the time a phone all is all that's needed.
• Is basic you need to understand the rules of the game, need to know when certain positions will be moving up or down the field
• In most games, the action happens in midfield, so find yourself a good spot on the center of the field.
• Your speed should be around 1/640 secs if you want to freeze the action. Ensure you are using AF and use continuous shooting mode.
• If you have a lens shorter than 250mm then think of staying midfield, if you have longer than 300mm then it might be worth spending some time behind one of the goals, this will allow you to capture action midfield, and great opportunities for goals.
• Ensure you are filling the entire frame, if you are going for an entire body shoot then ensure you are not cutting arms or legs, and make sure you are capturing the ball on the shot.
• Try to predict the action, for example start shooting when the players jump for the ball, so you will capture right at the moment they hit it. Pictures that denote contact are the most dramatic ones.
• Don't forget to keep an eye on the coach or the crowd to capture reactions to any referee calls.
• Once you have the shots, it might be a good idea to contact the local club to share some of them, for promotional material, display on the local bar this is a good way to say thanks to the club.
• Another place to promote your shots is contacting the local newspaper.

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