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My first big game
Robby Gallagher, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Brookings | SD | USA | Posted: 12:38 AM on 03.19.10 |
->> I am shooting the Oklahoma vs SDSU women's basketball game. It is my first big game and I was wondering if you could fill me in on what to expect and what I should bring. Are anyone of you going to be there?
Thanks!
Robby |
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Nic Coury, Photographer
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Monterey | CA | | Posted: 12:48 AM on 03.19.10 |
| ->> Check the archives. |
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Robby Gallagher, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Brookings | SD | USA | Posted: 12:54 AM on 03.19.10 |
| ->> what do i look under? |
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Justin Edmonds, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Denver | CO | USA | Posted: 12:55 AM on 03.19.10 |
| ->> A camera. |
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Robert Scheer, Photographer
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Indianapolis | IN | USA | Posted: 12:59 AM on 03.19.10 |
| ->> If you're so inclined, there'll be a media meal. Otherwise, have fun and shoot it just like any other game. |
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Brad Mangin, Photographer
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Pleasanton | CA | USA | Posted: 1:06 AM on 03.19.10 |
->> Robby- whenever I go somewhere I have never been to shoot a big game like this the first thing I do is make sure I get there plenty early. Make sure you inventory all your gear before you go and make sure your batteries are all charged, etc.
When you get there early you will probably need to check in with the folks in charge to find out where your assigned shooting position is.
Once you get through with all the hoopla of this being a tourney game it is just a basketball game like you have shot before. Only this game will mean so much, resulting in some nice emotional pictures from the winners and the losers.
Get there early, relax, and have fun. Big tourney games like this are always fun to shoot.
Good luck! |
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Chad Ryan, Photographer
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Fort Wayne | IN | USA | Posted: 10:44 PM on 03.21.10 |
->> Robby,
First, take heed of Brad's advice. His knowledge is a great resource to the members of this community. When he offers help, take it.
Second, as far as equipment goes, take what you normally use to cover a game. Don't get bogged down into thinking you need to bring everything and the kitchen sink too. When it comes to a tournament game there isn't likely to be as much space on the baseline as normal, so bring only the gear you are comfortable using. Now is not the time to be fumbling around trying to set up remote cameras if you haven't had much practice doing it. If you regularly use remotes then you may be fine to set something up, but you will have to check in to find out whether or not you may even have permission to use remote equipment at this point.
The bottom line is just like Brad says. Get there early. Take a walk around to get familiar with the place after you check in. Then just relax and realize that after all it is still just another game - just on a little bit bigger stage. Cover it like you normally would, stay calm and you'll get your shots. |
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Nick Adams, Photographer
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Lynchburg | VA | | Posted: 11:02 PM on 03.21.10 |
->> I really really like Justin post!
But this might help. Thomas Witte has a great tip area on his website.
http://www.gophotography.net/tips/NBAtips.html
I know its not NBA but you get the idea. |
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Robert Scheer, Photographer
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Indianapolis | IN | USA | Posted: 11:11 PM on 03.21.10 |
| ->> How'd it go Robby? |
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Robby Gallagher, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Brookings | SD | USA | Posted: 4:37 AM on 03.22.10 |
| ->> It went pretty well. I was hoping the fellow photogs that were there would be a little more talkative but it wasn't that way. No big deal though. I wasn't exactly out there to run my mouth haha. Other than that, I think it went pretty well. I sat close to the hoop, so it was a new area from what I am used to (the corner) but All in all it worked out pretty well. This game also seemed move quite fast for a women's basketball game. So all in all, I thought it would help if I had a shorter lens to pair with my 70-200mm and a faster auto focus. But other than that it went really well. Thanks for asking |
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Mark Sutton, Photographer
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Herndon | VA | USA | Posted: 7:55 AM on 03.22.10 |
->> Robby,
I'm glad you were able to enjoy the experience. I would love to see some of your images from the game. Funny thing, I had a similar seating arrangement (under the basket) at Duke on Saturday and we were packed in there very tight. |
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Robby Gallagher, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Brookings | SD | USA | Posted: 1:40 AM on 03.23.10 |
| ->> check the last five on my page! |
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Robby Gallagher, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Brookings | SD | USA | Posted: 1:55 AM on 03.23.10 |
| ->> Some are pretty blurry but that is what happens when your short lens is not a 2.8 haha |
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Michael Fischer, Photographer
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Spencer | Ia | USA | Posted: 11:49 AM on 03.23.10 |
->> Robby,
It looks like you got thru it fine. Think about what went right and more importantly, what can be improved upon.
I always chuckle about "BIG GAMES". The game may be important to the teams and fans, but once play starts, it's another game. Do what you would do anyway: Look for and make images that tell the story. That NEVER changes, whether it be Pop Warner or the Super Bowl.
If you keep that perspective, you'll be a lot calmer and able to succeed easier. |
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