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Don't buy this book.I did and am VERY disappointed. The photos are very uninspiring in general, and very little useful knowledge.Instead get "Sport and Action". A much better book.
The best things about this book are that it is a) filled with sports info from a wide variety of sports photographers each specialized in their own area; b) it is very readable and conversational; and c) written by a photographer who knowledgeably shares his experiences and techniques and doesn't talk-down to readers. This excellent book very clearly targets "enthusiast," part-time, and semi-pro photographers taking photos of sports. I got a lot out of the general sections of this book, and from the sports-specific sections that interest me and relate to what I shoot (mostly bicycling). It's clearly not intended or marketed for the pro, who will know most of what's here, or for the beginner, for whom there's more information than they need. But, for the weekend warrior sports photographer, parent, or person intent on learning and practicing digital photography using sports as subject matter, it's perfect. It made some photography concepts really clear in a way that I had not found in other books I've read on photography. It was an enjoyable and informative read and continues to be a valuable reference for me.
If you're brand new to shooting sports or photography in general, then this isn't a bad book. I learned more in a 20 minute conversation with a real sports journalist than I did reading the book. It covers alot of the basics acrss different sports that if you'r not familar is a decent introduction. However, if you've ever been on a sideline shooting as I have for the last few years - you'll learn very little new that will make you're pictures better. My recommendation is to rent this one from the library or buy it used if you have to have it. My copy is now for sale on ebay.
20pp on what a great int'l fencing photographer he is, followed by fluff, then a rehash of some digital darkroom basics. Absolutely a disappointment; publisher's marketing group pulled one on us with this title.(BTW, great work in the photos; sounds like a good guy)
I am a semi-pro photographer and found this book to be very helpful in my growing career. It really helped that there was so much pro talent talking about how they shoot each sport -- all the other sports books I have seen have been one photographer writing about how to shoot every sport. I shoot tennis, soccer, and football primarily, as well as some alternative indoor sports like martial arts, and the techniques presented significantly improved the results of my images. I especially liked how the author used multiple pro sports photographers -- each specialized in the different sports -- to share their techniques and approaches, yet he maintained a consistent discussion and methodology throughout the book. This book was way more honest and realistic. Great book.
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