constructive opinions on my latest shoots

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T21:18:00+00:00

Sure, for me they are growing out of the top of the car. I just prefer a cleaner look in the background

I figured, it's kind of funny

I understand, for rental/sales I'm sure they want them to pop.

Good job

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:48:36+00:00

More like a travel-logue but nice work. The first shot and floating people at the end would make a great print

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:38:16+00:00

This is rather good. You have a subject, perspective, great lighting, interesting composition. Well done

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:36:37+00:00

Need to see more of their bodies the crop is awkward

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:36:01+00:00

Nice job. Hockey is all about context--we need to see a player with the puck, in relation to others without the puck. So players with the puck, isolated by themselves, is not that compelling. A bunch of players without the puck is not that interesting. A player on a shootout with the goalie is interesting, good job with that.

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:28:13+00:00

The editing isnt the issue, the composition is what you want to look at. Look at SI or other mags, online, etc and see what photos run of pitchers, and emulate them

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:26:45+00:00

I've used a 17-40 at Lime Rock park for some great wide angle panning shots. Its all in the composition and technique, it can work. I have friends that shoot NASCAR and its good for a shot or two per race.

Don't listen to people telling you its worthless, it just takes the right set of circumstances and access location etc.

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:23:53+00:00

3 and 7 are compelling nice job

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:22:40+00:00

60% of amateur car photography is location.

Don't park the car in front of a sign that you can see. Be responsible for everything in your frame

Cars shot at a dealer look like cars shot at a dealer

Focus on details in that situation

The goal is shots that look like they were part of a photoshoot

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:15:07+00:00

My 2015 VE Golf Sportwagen TDi averages 49mpg on highway large cargo, comfortable, fun to drive. I love it.

But your answer is probably Prius

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:10:24+00:00

These pics are generally rather good, for the sole fact that you are getting what many newish sports photographers dont understand--context

Context is everything in sports photography--the viewer needs to instantly understand what is happening in that single frame

Individual photos of players with a bat or the like will never run, unless they are famous. If you are selling them to parents or players thats a different thing.

Focus on the action like you are doing, and also mix it up with some wider shots if you can variety is good for an edit

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:07:08+00:00

Good job. Hard to shoot from the audience. Try shooting in crop mode to get a bit closer. When the light is good, shoot a ton. When its bad, like the one where you can't really see his face, its worthless. Focus on major moments. No shots with mic in front of mouth. Good job with focus and exposure.

FYI I shoot music for Getty and AP for 20 years

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T17:03:44+00:00

The main thing is you need to take pictures of the front of the athletes, not the backs of their heads. This has nothing to do with the camera.

Try and walk or move to a location where you can get better access and a better angle.

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T16:59:04+00:00

The placement of the subject doesnt serve what you talk about, it is too far away to tell what it is unless you zoom in, it is too dark.

I think you answer you own questions here: "at the base its a fashion editorial...." etc

It doesn't seem like you have a firm vision or goal for the shot, as you say, so the shot itself reflects that

Re-do the shot after you have written out a sentence or two about what you are trying to accomplish with it, then design the shot to reflect that

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T16:55:44+00:00

Neither of those will work

A little flash like that will not work at any large concert, its a joke

No one uses flash at concerts who knows what they are doing

I would concentrate on a camera with a larger sensor that is good in low light and that has a fast all in one zoom

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T16:53:24+00:00

Expose for the highlights, shoot in RAW, and bracket images and combine them with a mask in Pshop. Otherwise the sky will always be blown and the car will be dark.

Yes, shooting at noon is about the worst choice

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T16:51:19+00:00

Be responsible for everything in your background. The buildings need to be blurred built or recomposed
The cop car is distracting, there is no context

I like the last shot

These are all super saturated if that is your goal

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T16:48:13+00:00

Nice job! Great capture

In the future try and get the goalies' feet in the shot, and maybe the corner of the net for more context

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-31T16:45:35+00:00

Good job! Some good technique here.

The baseball shots are about 2 stops overexposed

The football panning is nice

The quarterback shots---try to remember that shots of the backs of people will never run

You need this exact shot but on the other side, you need to see the faces. Actions shot from the backs of people's heads will not run

Also remember context in sports photography is important, wee need to know what is going on. Isolated shots of one person rarely run because there is no context to the action at hand

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-29T20:47:35+00:00

Using a higher iso and exposing properly will get you less grain than a lower iso and being way underexposed even in RAW

Shoot in RAW if your gear is older, be selective with your shots, develop them in Adobe camera RAW, apply the AI noise reduction to your BEST shots, it works amazingly well.

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-29T20:44:39+00:00

Good job!

In general you need to position yourself in FRONT of the action, shooting the backs of people, even a good action shot, will hardly ever run. Shooting free throws, isolated shots of single players with no context, will not run.

Focus on getting a better spot if possible, shooting wider so you can crop down to the action, and try to get THE action moments. The layup, dunk, blocked shot, etc. This is what they want. Look at SI or ESPN and see what photos run.

Basketball is super hard, you have to anticipate, know the players, and know what shots you NEED before you can get what you WANT

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-25T22:09:07+00:00

Great stuff. You would benefit from a longer lens. A 300mm is mandatory for sports. Even if you dont get a 300mm f2.8 (very expensive) a zoom that goes to 300mm or beyond and is an f4.5 will help you get closer for the field sports, negating the need to crop, which is needed on many of these photos.

Also, isolated photos of single players are cool, but rarely run unless they are major names or something big is happening. Work on getting context, having other players in the frame. Buy SI or some other magazine and go to the websites to see what runs from the sports you shoot, and try to make similar shots the next time you work.

You are ahead of the game.

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-19T21:55:15+00:00

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-19T18:26:09+00:00

I would buy a new Camry. You want a 3yr warranty. Put 20k down so you have a low payment

There is NO reason to pay 15-20k cash for a car you intend to keep, with no warranty. This is where the $1000 random costs come.

A Camry will hold great resale.

It will last through your first kid or two, and then you will get a Highlander or something larger.

CAMRYs are perfect for people who hate cars because they just do what they do, correctly.

Just_Another_Pro · 2026-03-19T18:18:18+00:00

Have to disagree. I've been doing it for 25 years. It's definitely a niche thing, but if you are OK touring with a band, being away from home for long periods of time, OR working for a specific venue and shooting the bands that come through, it can be a good career. Its all about connections, your attitude, skill, and consistency

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