Making Great Sports Portraits
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5 Simple steps
• Start with harsh light to create strong shadows for a powerful image.
5 Simple steps
• Start with harsh light to create strong shadows for a powerful image.
• Stylized the shoot with a piece of sports gear and a uniform.
5 Simple steps
• Start with harsh light to create strong shadows for a powerful image.
• Stylized the shoot with a piece of sports gear and a uniform. • Built a rapport with the athlete to create emotion.
5 Simple steps
• Start with harsh light to create strong shadows for a powerful image.
• Stylized the shoot with a piece of sports gear and a uniform. • Built a rapport with the athlete to create emotion. • Retouched blemishes to make the athlete look their best,
and then over-sharpened the image to get a gritty look.
5 Simple steps
• Start with harsh light to create strong shadows for a powerful image.
• Stylized the shoot with a piece of sports gear and a uniform. • Built a rapport with the athlete to create emotion. • Retouched blemishes to make the athlete look their best,
and then over-sharpened the image to get a gritty look. • Create presets to apply to an entire set of images.
What gear do we need?
What gear do we need?
• 3 Speed lights or strobes
What gear do we need?
• 3 Speed lights or strobes • Camera with a portrait lens
What gear do we need?
• 3 Speed lights or strobes • Camera with a portrait lens • 2 Stripboxes
What gear do we need?
• 3 Speed lights or strobes • Camera with a portrait lens • 2 Stripboxes • 1 Octagonal Softbox or beauty dish
What gear do we need?
• 3 Speed lights or strobes • Camera with a portrait lens • 2 Stripboxes • 1 Octagonal Softbox or beauty dish • 3 Light stands
What gear do we need?
• 3 Speed lights or strobes • Camera with a portrait lens • 2 Stripboxes • 1 Octagonal Softbox or beauty dish • 3 Light stands • Black Backdrop
Setting up the Lights
Start with harsh light to create strong shadows for a powerful image.
Remove all ambient light
Right Side
Left Side
Both Lights
Keylight
All Lights
Grit Look
Rehearse
Before you photograph your client for this one look, practice with an assistant.
When the client walks on set, you can focus on posing and getting the emotion you want for a powerful image.
The entire shoot should only last about 10 minutes and they will be in awe on how simple you made it appear.
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