Sports

Hockey player in a black and red uniform skating forward on an indoor ice rink, gripping a stick as snow-like ice chips fly up.

Photography has evolved at an incredible pace over the last several decades. From manually advancing rolls of film and carefully focusing each frame by hand, to today’s mirrorless cameras capable of tracking subjects with remarkable speed and precision, technology has continually reshaped the way photographers work. Yet despite all the advances, the goal remains the same: capturing meaningful moments and telling compelling stories through images. Few photographers have witnessed that evolution as closely as Andre Ringuette. Having worked through the film era, the introduction of autofocus, the rise of digital […]

With the Olympics on the horizon and summer sports in full swing across Canada, we wanted to revisit some valuable tips and gear recommendations for Sports Photography from Sony Alpha Universe Photographer David Horn. We hope you take inspiration from this and learn some great tricks to improve your live action sports photography skills! Dive into this inspiring blog from the Sony Alpha Universe: What’s In my Bag: A Sony Alpha Sports Kit for Premier League Action David Horn (@davehorn247) has been photographing professional sports since 2012. “I’m co-owner of […]

Shooting sports can be a thrill. Sporting events offer up so many incredible opportunities to capture the human experience — from the proverbial agony of defeat and joy of victory — that they can be a storyteller or photographer’s dream. There’s nothing quite like capturing that perfect moment, whether it be a winning goal or just a knowing smile between teammates. While most of us can make do with a good DSLR or mirrorless camera, along with some basic photography skills, to capture our kids’ hockey games, if you want […]

Figure 1 : Even with white balance correction, you can see the reddish tint of the light here

At most pro sporting events, what type of camera you’re allowed to bring in is strictly controlled. Even though “real” cameras – DSLRs, for the most part – are not allowed, smartphones and point and shoots appear to be usable at will. We can argue these policies at another time. Many of us, though, have family members who enjoy amateur sports in the winter. Whether this is watching the game, placing bets using one of the top 10 sportsbooks, or even playing. Capturing a picture of a friend while they […]