Live AMA with Matt Hernandez

[miar]

How do you capture an athlete in motion without it looking weird?

[Matt Hernandez]

How do you capture an athlete in motion without it looking weird?

My best tip for that is very similar to any other portraits…you have to get them to relax and talk to them so they dont think about the fact they are getting their photo taken. Research the sport ahead of time so you know what types of movements you want them to try, then when they do them in the shoot have

[Matt Hernandez]

How do you capture an athlete in motion without it looking weird?

them repeat it 5-10 times in a row so they get in a rhythm and forget they are at a shoot.

[Matt Hernandez]

How do you capture an athlete in motion without it looking weird?

you also need to make sure your lighting is good too, which is obviously VERY crucial. If you are struggling with this maybe do some practice shoots before you do it for a paid client.

[miar]

How do you capture an athlete in motion without it looking weird?

All great tips, thank you so much!