Timing is of the essence for a sports photographer. Other than that are the most basic elements of photography: light and composition, framing, content, etc. Emphasis on the subject is intense in sports photography.
That is why professionals would usually give sports photography tips that do not only involve the elements mentioned earlier. Aspiring sports photographers should also be knowledgeable of the game they are shooting. This would help them anticipate the momentous shots, the winning goals, the passion of the athletes. They have to know what might happen to the game. Sports photography is both mental and physical. Photographers have to practice more to improve their reflexes.
There are no schools that offer professional degrees in sports photography but there are workshops you can attend. From there, you will get to meet with professional photographers and hobbyists who can be your potential mentors. Nonetheless, you can obtain plenty of sports photography tips on the internet and by looking at the photographs in sports magazines.
Best of all, you have to practice as much as you can. Look at sports photographs in the newspapers and magazines and try to find the elements that made them stunning. Try these techniques on any sports event in your community. Volunteer as the official photographer for your friend’s kid who is joining the little league. Go back to your high school to watch one of their football games. There are many athletes out there waiting for someone to chronicle their games. You might easily be that person they are waiting for if you will just grab the opportunity.
Go Photography !!!
