FLM 181 Sports Photography

A comprehensive course covering the techniques, production, equipment, and marketing of action and adventure sports photography for editorial, advertising and stock clients. Topics covered will apply to all sports photography. Subjects and examples will emphasize action and adventure sports. Topics covered include: essential exposure, focusing, and camera handling techniques; equipment for sports photography (including telephoto lenses, specialized equipment, and remote cameras); safety; covering the event over which you have no control vs. the event which you can control; extreme shooting conditions; and professional practices (locations, model releases, editing, captioning, and submissions). The class builds on concepts that are applicable to both still and motion cinematography.