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Introduction to Sports Photography

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  • Is this course for you?

    In this practical, hands-on course, you will explore the technical aspects of sports photography through a series of engaging classroom-based sessions. Learn about the essential equipment needed to capture a wide range of sports, and discover helpful tips and tricks to elevate your sporting images. Whether you’re photographing fast-paced action or dynamic moments, this course will guide you in learning the techniques to produce compelling and professional sports photographs.

    If you are looking to improve on existing skills, or even if you are starting with little knowledge, this course is the stepping stone to a career or just for your own benefit and hobby.

  • Required qualifications

    No formal qualifications are required just an enthusiasm to be creative and learn a new skill.

  • What skills will I develop?

    Throughout this hands-on course, we’ll explore how to photograph a variety of sports, each with its own unique challenges and techniques. You’ll learn how to approach:

    • Football – Capturing fast-paced action, player expressions, and key moments.
    • Cricket – Focusing on timing, positioning, and storytelling through slower-paced but detail-rich scenes. ·
    • Rugby – Managing unpredictable movement and physical intensity.
    • Indoor Sports – Dealing with low light, fast shutter speeds, and limited shooting angles.

    Each session will combine classroom-based technical instruction with practical exercises, helping you understand the gear, settings, and creative approaches needed to produce dynamic and impactful sports imagery.

  • Is this course for you?

    In this practical, hands-on course, you will explore the technical aspects of sports photography through a series of engaging classroom-based sessions. Learn about the essential equipment needed to capture a wide range of sports, and discover helpful tips and tricks to elevate your sporting images. Whether you’re photographing fast-paced action or dynamic moments, this course will guide you in learning the techniques to produce compelling and professional sports photographs.

    If you are looking to improve on existing skills, or even if you are starting with little knowledge, this course is the stepping stone to a career or just for your own benefit and hobby.

  • Required qualifications

    No formal qualifications are required just an enthusiasm to be creative and learn a new skill.

  • What skills will I develop?

    Throughout this hands-on course, we’ll explore how to photograph a variety of sports, each with its own unique challenges and techniques. You’ll learn how to approach:

    • Football – Capturing fast-paced action, player expressions, and key moments.
    • Cricket – Focusing on timing, positioning, and storytelling through slower-paced but detail-rich scenes. ·
    • Rugby – Managing unpredictable movement and physical intensity.
    • Indoor Sports – Dealing with low light, fast shutter speeds, and limited shooting angles.

    Each session will combine classroom-based technical instruction with practical exercises, helping you understand the gear, settings, and creative approaches needed to produce dynamic and impactful sports imagery.

Testimonials

"For me, photography is about telling the story of the world. I’m drawn to the natural world, its beauty, detail, and emotion, and to capturing people within it. Whether it’s landscapes, wildlife, or portraits, photography helps me connect with others and share cultural stories through powerful, meaningful images."

Darren Quinton

Photography Lecturer

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