I will be taking some hockey/wrestling photos again this winter but I will not be using auto settings all of the time this year.

For hockey, do you think I should be up at the top of the stands or rink side? I’m relatively new to sports photography (almost 1 1/2 years) so any feedback is appreciated.

  • robertraymer@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    1. Shoot from the glass. Unless you have a lens that is 300mm or longer you will be too far away from the action at the top of most stands.

    2. Equipment is your friend. Make do with what you have but a fast lens is key here.

    3. White balance off the ice, ideally before it is cut before warmups. Glass will affect color balance, contrast, and light.

    4. My typical settings at local rinks are 1/1000, 2.8, ISO around 3200.

    5. Back button AF is your friend.