Category Archives: Action

12 Tips for Better Nighttime Event Photography ~ Ben McKechnie

There’s no way around it: doing nighttime event photography is tricky. Festivals, ceremonies, parties, and parades involve fast action, difficult lighting conditions, and hectic environments. It’s no wonder that first attempts at nighttime event photography often result in blurry and … Continue reading

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Photographing a SpaceX Rocket Streaking Across the Night Sky Returning to Earth ~ Zach Grether

At 1:21am on May 6, 2016, SpaceX continued its run of aerospace brilliance with a night launch of its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying its Japanese communication satellite payload to geostationary orbit. The most spectacular portion of this event was the … Continue reading

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Beginner Tips for Shooting Action Photography ~ Kalyan Kumar

Digital camera owners who are not that experienced in taking photos often find it hard to capture the action scenes they so desire. With their subjects being mobile, they may not be aware of what to do with their camera … Continue reading

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13 Tips for Doing Action Photography in Bad Light ~ Jim Hamel

Sometimes I feel cursed. Like any parent I want to take pictures of my kids doing their activities. However, I have a daughter who is a gymnast. For a photographer, that is a toxic combination of very fast action with … Continue reading

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