6-19, 6-20, 6-21. Going outdoors is a good approach to creating athletic images. Look for great lighting that allows you to create more active poses.
high-school football field will give the photographer opportunities for action shots not available in most studios. If the model whose portfolio you are
Your approach
shooting seems particularly muscular or otherwise well-suited for this kind of
to great lighting will
work, take a field trip with some sports gear and athletic wear, then experi-
be to find it, rather than to create it.
ment with active, high-energy poses. Because you’ll be working on location, your approach to great lighting will be to find it, rather than to create it. Working later in the day or looking for overhead light-blockers will help ensure more directional light (i.e., less overhead light, which creates unflattering shadows). Having a reflector available will also be useful for controlling contrast. Additionally, keep in mind that MATCHING THE LIGHT TO THE IMAGE 97