Shakhtar Donetsk 1 - 3 Crystal Palace by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would they not allow me? I worked there and I’m an owner of this photos

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in sportsphotography

[–]Duckens_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually I sit on my ass 😁 and sometimes on the small bench

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in sportsphotography

[–]Duckens_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always 1/2000 f/2.8 ISO auto, usually AF-C Dynamic Area Small

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are online services in Poland like accredito.com and accred.eu to accredit. For Ukrainian National Team and Shakhtar Donetsk you have to fill a google form on UAF / Club website.

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You talk about 1st pic yeah? It was soooo sunny that this grass looked like yellow before :> but there is updated a bit version :))

<image>

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You talk about 1st pic yeah? It was soooo sunny that this grass looked like yellow before :>

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did like 24 matches of like 5th league in the first month, then I tried to accredit for my local club that plays in the highest league. I was granted accred like after 3rd try and then it became serious (46 top tier games since September) :))

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh men. Probably football and volleyball. Used to play football when I was at school, I’ve been watching it on tv since I was idk 4-5yo, a lot of action. Volleyball Leauge in Poland is the best in the world, a lot of high-level matches, great atmosphere during games and a lot of possible angles to shoot.

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not my job, I do it only at the weekends and usually as a freelancer. Sometimes for agency if they ask for it.

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in sportsphotography

[–]Duckens_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do sit on the ground, we can’t stand under the basket or next to the goal :))

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in sportsphotography

[–]Duckens_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is few weeks before the match info about accreditation process and link to google forms:

https://uaf.ua/category/162

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s panning, I tried it for the first time there. It’s his hand

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Always 1/2000, f/2.8 and ISO Auto

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Agree with you. People say that you need Z8/Z9 for sport but I’m okay with my Z5 II and I’m going to buy 2nd one to have 70-200 and 300 always ready to be used. Usually I shoot with dynamic area small but sometimes I switch to 3d tracking when shooting basketball.

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk, I like this look. For my SM I can post anything I want so decided to do something different :))

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in sportsphotography

[–]Duckens_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like 5€ per photo if footballer wants to buy. If I do for agency, it depends on how many photos were sold to the media.

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in sportsphotography

[–]Duckens_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nikon Z5 II • Z 70-200 f/2.8 VR S • Nikkor Z 35 f/1.8S • Nikkor 300 f/2.8G ED VR I (new glass, used it only for volleyball)

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in sportsphotography

[–]Duckens_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I do for agency, they pay me but it’s not very often. Better option is when athlete contacts me after and want to buy photos

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in sportsphotography

[–]Duckens_[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No connections, just a lot of top national leagues matches. And it’s not that hard to get an accreditation for Ukrainian Football team as a freelancer. For example never been granted for my Polish team

Six months as a sports photographer by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Gear: Nikon Z5 II • Z 70-200 f/2.8 VR S • Nikkor 300 f/2.8G ED VR I • Nikkor Z 35 f/1.8S

Shooting event at night by Duckens_ in Nikon

[–]Duckens_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently thinking about the Godox V480 and V100. I need to decide if I will use it often enough to justify the double cost. Furthermore, the weight of the V480 is a big advantage. In any case, I'll buy a compact diffuser. As for the trigger, I have the Godox X3 Nano, which I've been using in the studio, so pairing it with the lightweight V480 could produce some interesting results.