Sports Photography: August 2008 Archives

I asked action photographer Charlie Borland to shed some light on what he thought was the most important thing for our listeners to remember. The answer was very insightful.

Action photography is one of the hardest types of photography to master. There are so many factors to consider, and experience plays a huge role. I asked Charlie Borland what our listeners could do to improve the results of their adventure and action photography shoots. He provided some great suggestions.

The contrast of this rock climbing photo is amazing and it's proof that lighting is everything, but more isn't always better. Charlie Borland explains how he made this beautiful shot happen.

This camping shot at Joshua Tree is a prime example of how flash can make the magic happen.

When people think of self-portraits, they usually think of boring poses. They most likely don't imagine themselves on something as exciting as an ATV. Well, Charlie Borland did get on an ATV, and this picture proves just how exciting self-portrait shots can be. Charlie shared his interesting self-portrait technique during my interview with him.

Sometimes the shot you get just isn't the shot you want, which is exactly what happened when Charlie Borland took this ice climbing shot. How did he get a so-so shot to look so amazing? He let us in on his secret.

Charlie Borland has told us quite a few times that lighting is very important when taking dramatic adventure sports pictures, and this AK camping shot is a perfect example of this fact. Charlie explained what he did and how he captured this impressive image.

This picture of a man mountain biking is a perfect example of how Charlie Borland is able to capture speed, movement and excitement in a single photo with the help of flash.

Charlie Borland took some time to discuss how he captured this great shot of a woman snowshoeing.

When it comes to taking adventure and action sports photographs, there are secrets and insider tricks that separate the amateurs from the pros. Getting to the bottom of those secrets can be somewhat of a challenge if you don't know who to turn to.

Fortunately, I was able to ask famous adventure photographer Charlie Borland what his master secrets were and he was kind enough to oblige.

Light is supposed to work to your advantage when shooting outdoor adventures.

Taking photographs of outdoor adventures is one thing, shooting those outdoor adventures in the snow is something completely different. Any outdoor photographer knows that a snowy environment holds unique challenges and concerns. Charlie Borland addressed some of these concerns during my interview with him.

Sometimes outdoor photography takes you into snowy conditions. How do you get great shots while keeping your equipment safe and dry? Charlie Borland has some advice...

A great action photographer doesn't just wait for the amazing shots to occur -- he or she works to make them happen. How does one go about doing this? Charlie Borland had a number of interesting tips to share.

Great adventure photos aren't something that just happen. You have to know how to make the extraordinary shots. Charlie Borland understands how to do just that, and he shared some insider secrets for our listeners.

When I asked Charlie Borland about keeping his camera dry during rafting photography excursions, he was kind enough to share his experiences with Ewa Marine's waterproof equipment. I asked him if there were any other must-have pieces of equipment that rafting photography enthusiasts should invest in. Here is what he had to offer...

When you're photographing near or on the water, as people do with rafting photography, keeping delicate equipment dry can be a challenge. I asked Charlie Borland how he manages to keep his camera safe. He had some helpful pointers to share with us.

Charlie Borland was kind enough to explain where to find models for adventure photos. However, I wanted to take it a step further and find out how our listeners could actually get those models to pose. He had some interesting advice to offer.

Not everyone makes a good action sports model, and people who look at your action sports photos will be able to tell if your models are faking it. So finding models for action sports is sometimes easier said than done. Fortunately, Charlie Borland was willing to share some tips. Here he explains how he finds models for his action photography shoots -- and how you can too.

During the interview, Charlie Borland explained how he gets motion into his action photographs. I asked him to go into further detail about shutter speeds and getting sharp-as-a-tack images. He was more than happy to share his advice.

Not all action photos are created equal. It seems that "frozen action" sports shots are the norm. In other words, most adventure sports photographs are still shots of one moment in time. However, others capture the essence of the action that was happening.

I asked Charlie Borland how he creatively gets a sense of motion into his action photos.

In the world of action photography there's a common mistake that almost everyone makes. I wanted to find out what this mistake was so our listeners could avoid it. Fortunately, Charlie Borland was more than willing to share his expertise in this area.

Have you ever wanted to improve your adventure and action sports photography techniques, but just didn't know where to start? Do you wonder how the pros manage to capture the thrill, excitement and intensity in the photos they shoot?

I interviewed Charlie Borland for these answers (and many more). Charlie was more than willing to answer our listeners' top 7 photography questions and address the challenges that many adventure and sports photographers face.

Join us as Charlie shares his insight, experiences and tips with our listeners...

How do you pack excitement and adventure into your action sports photography photos? How do you get across the energy, excitement and thrill? And how do you find the best people to photograph rafting, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, etc.?

Those are just some of the things I asked expert photographer Charlie Borland during our interview. He was happy to share his tips, experience and advice as I asked him the top 7 questions about adventure and action sports photography.