I was asked recently about how to photograph soccer. I do a great deal of thinking about photographing different things, events, games etc.... But I'm always taken aback when asked how I do something. I guess its because I generally push myself to do something different--not always naturally, but a lot. After being asked this question I began thinking about how I'd like to do things and then decided why not try for some of those types of shots. I'm experienced enough now that I can get some sort of picture that will be fine for the newspaper no matter what I try...and if things aren't looking too well after a fashion, I'll make sure I do what is needed to ensure I have something for the paper. This soccer game I shot the entire thing lying on my belly right next to the goal. I liked this picture when I shot it and I didn't even know the bee had flown into the frame. Had it been the actual goal keeper it would've been an even better play on words.
Meadville Tribune photograph by Richard Sayer
Oh yeah I forgot to mention, apparently the coach of the team was upset since he asked my buddy Jim Stefanucci not to shoot from there - but no explanation was offered. Jim's a great soccer shooter and had no intention of doing what I did anyway.
Meadville Tribune photograph by Richard Sayer
Oh yeah I forgot to mention, apparently the coach of the team was upset since he asked my buddy Jim Stefanucci not to shoot from there - but no explanation was offered. Jim's a great soccer shooter and had no intention of doing what I did anyway.