LO1: KTA 2: Resources Gathered on One Photographer/Style

BOB MARTIN - SPORTS/ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY

 Generally, professional sports photography is a type of photojournalism, whereas amateur photographs of children competing is a specific branch of vernacular photography. In most cases, dedicated professional sports photographers work for newspapers or sports magazines, but sports photography can also be used for the marketing of branding of a sportsperson or to promote a specific sport. Photographs are usually taken during an activity as an athlete runs or a swimmer swims. This is defined as 'action photography'.

The sports and action photographer I have decided to talk about is Bob Martin. Bob Martin is a British award winning sports, action and graphic photographer. He specializes in editorial photographs for corporate clients and advertising . Martin's career in this field has spanned over the past thirty years. He's photographed nearly every major international sporting event of the last three decades; thirteen Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the most recent of which, London 2012. He has won over 57 National and International awards recognizing his work. He has traveled the world taking photographs and is currently the only 'Sports Illustrated' photographer working outside of the USA.

This is a action photograph of the USA 'Night Train' four man Bobsleigh crew. It was taken using a wide-angel lens. This lens was used because it allows a detailed, quality shot but from a safe distance. It is powerful, effective and captures the energy of the team as they take off on their Heat 2 run.in the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010.

LO1: KTA 1: Photographic Evidence of Mind-Map & Evidence of Class Research

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This photographer has used the logs on the beach in the foreground as leading 

lines to draw the attention of the viewer towards the house in the background. 

The photographer has used the stepping stones in the pond as a leading 

line that draws the attention of the viewer towards the maple tree.

The photographer has used the moss in the road as a

leading line to draw the attention of the viewer.

An Example of a Rule of Three

Our Portrait Photographs - 27/09/13

"Indoor Paired Portrait (Well, sort of)" 
 We thought we'd be really clever and creative with this shot. We found a ghost under the stairs this little alcove-y space under a set of stairs and I used the torch on my phone to cast a shadow onto the back wall. This photograph would have looked even better if we'd managed to focus on Lauren's face.

 "A Low Angle Portrait" 
We were really thoughtful about the lighting in this photo, we had to use the flash because the light through the window was making me into a silhouette. Although that also could have looked good. Probably. This photograph would have even better if I was actually looking at the camera.

"A Solo Close-Up Portrait" 
We were really impressed with the focus in this photograph! Beth wasn't. This photograph could have been improved by having a darker background to create more contrast in colour within the picture.

"A Group Portrait Outdoors" 
We liked the idea of this one, it'd make a great shot of a Sheffield band! This photography could have been improved by zooming in closer to the group and making them more the focus of the shot.



A Few Extra Photos

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