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a lot depends on the court and where your shooting from.. local courts around here and its a balcony up and behind the players.. i ended up going on court and setting it up getting them to shoot a few balls above my head... scarey stuff but got my shot.. needed summat decent for local paper..
You might be going to a posher court with glass walls ?
Depend on the court and what you want pics for.. natural as in an event or setup ?
You might be going to a posher court with glass walls ?
Depend on the court and what you want pics for.. natural as in an event or setup ?
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Hi Tony.
I'm doing some publicity shots, and have seen some obviously taken on court. I had much the same idea as you. What lens did you use? I've a 10-22 or a 24-70 that I guess would be best. Hoping the club (in the posher part of Kent) has glass walls, but we shall see. I had thought to take my lightstands and speedlights for more lighting, and also trying some slow-sync shots. Not the sort of thing I really get an opportunity to set up as I don't play squash!
I'm doing some publicity shots, and have seen some obviously taken on court. I had much the same idea as you. What lens did you use? I've a 10-22 or a 24-70 that I guess would be best. Hoping the club (in the posher part of Kent) has glass walls, but we shall see. I had thought to take my lightstands and speedlights for more lighting, and also trying some slow-sync shots. Not the sort of thing I really get an opportunity to set up as I don't play squash!
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^^This.
If you are doing PR setup shots then you can do pretty much what you like, especially if you are shooting experienced or skilled players. Certainly if you are taking speedlights or strobes onto court then you need to make sure you assess the risks, and have this OK'd by the centre and players.
I typically shoot match action, and presentations at the end/start of the match. There is no way I'd even suggest being on court during a match, or using additional strobe lighting (from outside the court) for those. So as Kipax says your choices are entirely defined by which you are shooting, and if you are shooting match action then the court will determine what and how you shoot.
Ideally you want a glass fronted court - rarely seen and usually only at top tournament venues, then a glass backed court, and worst case the balcony shot due to a rear plaster walled court.
90% of the time I'm shooting through rear glass and so:
- 24-70mm or 14-24mm (on a Nikon)
- Watch for marks on the glass, and reflections
- Watch for phasing of fluorescent lighting - I always shoot RAW to be able to correct for the cast
- Keep low (so I don't block spectators) and don't move during points
Balcony shots tend to be very samey, lack drama, and are my least favourite to shoot.
Usual sports photography applies - action, ball in frame, emotion.