6. Moving Target

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Techniques and tricks with action photography

Photographing moving subjects is exciting, especially when you catch something you weren’t expecting. When I was a kid photographing on the sidelines of my high school’s football games, I used to dream of becoming a professional sports photographer—there’s just something surreal about capturing a moment in time that only you could see with your camera. Whether you’re photographing sports or your child running around the backyard, this chapter will give you the tools you need to get some great action shots.

Poring Over the Picture

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