Photo Contest Coming Soon
I’ve noticed a pretty dramatic increase in the number of spectators with digital cameras along the sidelines of youth sporting events these days. And I have to say that some of you have some pretty nice equipment.
I imagine that with all the pictures you shoot you probably have a few really nice shots. So why not share some of your best pictures with the rest of us and possibly win something in the process?
Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies turns a double play.
In the next few weeks we will be formally announcing a photo contest strictly for the parents, relatives, and friends. Although the exact details of the contest will be outlined later basically we’ll be accepting one image from each person and the picture must be of an action shot from a youth sporting event. The contest will be only open to amateur photographers in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area and you will have to state your relationship to the player(s) or team(s) shown.
All the photos will be looked at and judged accordingly. The winner will in turn receive a prize and have their photo displayed prominently on our blog.
Keep checking back for the formal announcement.
Chances are you read this blog because you have a child who plays a sport of some kind. And because of decreasing prices and increased interest there’s also a good chance you or someone you know has purchased a nice digital camera (DSLR) and enjoys taking pictures at the games. Let’s face it: sports are fun, and taking photos is fun. So what could be more awesome than taking photos of sports?
2008 Katie Samson Lacrosse Festival
So let’s say you are one of these “sports shooters”. You’re taking lots of pictures of your son or daughter, and maybe other parents are even asking you to take pictures of their children. When you look at your images you are pretty satisfied but see room for improvement. Problem is you’re just not sure what your photos might be lacking or maybe you don’t know how to get there on your own. That’s where PhotoFX Pros can help.
We offer a variety of photo training sessions for both the individual or even small groups. Whether you’re just a bit lost with all the camera settings, new to photography, want to take better pictures, or simply need to know how to process all those digital image files, PhotoFX Pros is ready to help. With our experience covering professional and college sports, as well as local high school athletics and youth sports leagues, PhotoFX Pros can offer you the hands-on training and feedback that few others in the area can. All training sessions are personalized and customized, designed to fit your specific needs. Email us at PhotoFX Pros for more information.
The Joy of Being Joyful
What to do with three little girls on a rainy Saturday afternoon? Well in order to avoid the inevitable “let’s give Dad a make-over!” I suggested a photo shoot. Now knowing that my children have little patience for dad and his photography habit, I gave them a bit of a backstory. Let’s pretend that each of you are trying out to be in the next High School Musical movie. I need to see how you look in front of the camera so act, sing, dance, or whatever you want to do.”
I set up my studio lights, grabbed my camera, put on a High School Musical CD and here are a few of the results:
