1. to promote the art of photographing lacrosse or any action photography;
2. to know it takes time to develope ones skills, not just the technical aspects of action photography and post production but IMO more importantly are the aspects of the action you are trying to capture;
3. don't stop posting if you receive little or no feedback (negative or positive) this is a tough forum.
For most of the regulars who post here, I am not posting anything you do not know. For those and probably the majority of those who post here, this is intended for you (see #3). When I first started shooting and posting on this forum, I didn't know squat....just a few 8-years ago. I am still learning.
Lastly, my tips.......
shoot...shoot...shoot and keep on shooting;
when appropriate, get as low as you can when shooting;
don't be afraid of shooting in adverse weather conditions (poor light or rain);
isolate the action;
emotion/intensity/sweetness you need them or blah;
shoot...shoot...shoot and keep on shooting and apply what you have learned.
I am posting 20-images from my last 8-years of shooting lacrosse.
Nice shots. The only thing I would add to getting as low as possible is shooting as wide open as possible. Isolating the action is really only possible with a shallow depth of field.
It also does not hurt to edit yourself and be pretty critical. I've seen too many message boards or forums where you come up against know it alls that know nothing. Believe in what you are doing and look at others who work you admire.
csbill wrote:
Nice shots. The only thing I would add to getting as low as possible is shooting as wide open as possible. Isolating the action is really only possible with a shallow depth of field.
It also does not hurt to edit yourself and be pretty critical. I've seen too many message boards or forums where you come up against know it alls that know nothing. Believe in what you are doing and look at others who work you admire.
Well stated. not so sure being wide open is always true but being critical of oneself may be the most difficult step in the growth of an artist (music, photography, sculpture or any other art form).
(j/k). Fantastic post Ted. Great images and great advice. In the three years I've been here, it has been wonderful to follow your posts. I've never seen a lacrosse game in my life but you've somehow turned me into a huge fan and supporter of UNC LAX. Much like Russ has me cheering for the Utes.
lhryshko wrote:
Stop everything! Is that a nose ring in #5?
(j/k). Fantastic post Ted. Great images and great advice. In the three years I've been here, it has been wonderful to follow your posts. I've never seen a lacrosse game in my life but you've somehow turned me into a huge fan and supporter of UNC LAX. Much like Russ has me cheering for the Utes.
You have been a great role model!
Larry
................ I can assure you Larry, no nose ring............. I rememeber this image as if it were yesterday, when I reviewed the image....I said to myself that looks like a nose ring.............
Yes indeed Ted, that #12 is great...lately I've been shooting a little more @ f4..vs. f2.8. Still getting decent isolation.
Also, another tip (like any sport) is 'know the game'. Girls LAX has lot more play stoppage, esp for penalty shots...gives you a great opportunity to set up for the penalty shot.
Great post, Ted. Thank you. I don't believe I've ever seen #18 before (not sure if you've posted it). It's just perfect in so many ways.
I haven't yet had the heart, or maybe it's the energy, to go back through the archives (wait, maybe it's the lack of organization!) to come up with a chronology of my daughter's soccer. I know that's not quite what you've done here, but it looks to me like you're on your way.
Aqualung wrote:
Yes indeed Ted, that #12 is great...lately I've been shooting a little more @ f4..vs. f2.8. Still getting decent isolation.
Also, another tip (like any sport) is 'know the game'. Girls LAX has lot more play stoppage, esp for penalty shots...gives you a great opportunity to set up for the penalty shot.
Russ Isabella wrote:
Great post, Ted. Thank you. I don't believe I've ever seen #18 before (not sure if you've posted it). It's just perfect in so many ways.
I haven't yet had the heart, or maybe it's the energy, to go back through the archives (wait, maybe it's the lack of organization!) to come up with a chronology of my daughter's soccer. I know that's not quite what you've done here, but it looks to me like you're on your way.
Russ, I am honored by your reply. I have learned from you and others on this forum. #18 is a first posted here and there are a few others 9, 13, 16-19.
We are left with 1000 pictures give or take of the best of our girls.
The energy is "tuff" to go back, delete and refine but, why did we take the images? You know the anwser.
Ted....nice shots as always and your daughter has a great smile. One of the other things these shots show is your collection of Canon gear over the years.
Really fine examples, and I appreciate your taking the time to explain what you are looking for, and how to achieve the most successful results. Thanks for the inspiration.
Mr. Ellis,
nothing i can/ would say could top what everyone else has already said, so...
great stuff.
I will be shooting my first LAX in June and i have bookmarked ALL of your posts
and if they were paper, they would be very dog-eared.
as always, thanks for sharing.
B
Frank Lauri wrote:
Ted....nice shots as always and your daughter has a great smile. One of the other things these shots show is your collection of Canon gear over the years.
bwhip62 wrote:
Really fine examples, and I appreciate your taking the time to explain what you are looking for, and how to achieve the most successful results. Thanks for the inspiration.
kateman wrote:
Mr. Ellis,
nothing i can/ would say could top what everyone else has already said, so...
great stuff.
I will be shooting my first LAX in June and i have bookmarked ALL of your posts
and if they were paper, they would be very dog-eared.
as always, thanks for sharing.
B
B:
LAX is so much fun to shoot. If you need help in the future don't hestitate to PM me.
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