Action Photography: Taking World Class Photos

by Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@graphicdesignschoolreview.com
GraphicDesignSchoolReview.com Columnist

With the world of photography going digital, there is a new crop of advantages and drawbacks to the technological revolution. Capturing those crisp action shots with your digital is challenging. Here are some photography class tips for making it work for you.

Nothing is more frustrating than taking a collection of action shots with your digital camera only to have them come out blurry and unrecognizable. You know the problem isn't with your camera. It's most likely that you have never had the photography class training you need to work your digital like a pro. While they certainly aren't a good substitute for that photography class, here are some simple ideas for capturing action shots that will have you taking pictures like a pro.

Photography Techniques: Action Shots

• Subject Centering. You can better center your subject by pressing the shot button milliseconds before the action reaches the center of your digital frame.
• Setting the Speed. Photography classes will teach you that setting your digital on a faster speed will almost always result in clearer, sharper shot.
• Move Yourself. Another key to capturing perfect action shots is to vary your position with respect to the moving object. Get in line as opposed to cross line.

Photography is becoming much more than a weekend hobby or tourist ritual. There are students who graduate from a photography class and go on to build a respectable career in this art form. Here is what the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has to say about what it could mean to a graduate from a photography class.

A Photography Class: Prepare for Career Success

• Environment. Media artists work in chic design studios, concert halls, or playhouses to convey their messages.
• Outlook. Employment for photography class grads is expected to grow as fast as the national average through 2012.
• Education. The typical photography class can last from a couple of weeks to a couple of months depending upon the level of study.

A photography class will teach you how to establish a freelance business and make some serious money doing what you love.

Sources
Shooting Digital: Capturing Action, MSNBC.com
Photographers, U.S. Bureau of Statistics

About the Author
Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in a variety of respected educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines.