How to Take the Best Photo
Let’s face it, very few of us have kite photos that reflect the stoke and essence of the experience. Most of us have a pretty feeble collection at best. We’re here to change that! We partnered with North Carolina local, Charles Ash who has been providing professional photo and video services for extreme sports for over 18 years. His work has been featured in countless kite magazines and online videos. Whether you’re a total newbie, or seasoned hobbyist, these tips will have you upping your photography game soon enough.
Know your camera: Get familiar with your camera and know where settings are so that they can easily and quickly be changed. Many shots are missed due to fumbling through the camera settings. It’s best to pre-set your shot, i.e. exposure, shutter and ISO prior to shooting. This will help get your exposure closer to what it should be for the shot and allow for minor changes that don’t take as much time to change.
Prepare beforehand: For spectacular photos, treat it like a photo shoot opposed to just taking a few snaps on the fly. Talk with your rider about what exactly what they will be doing and have them designate a specific area where the action will take place and ultimately where you will take the shot. Take some test shots in the area that the activity is going to take place. With the test shots; be aware of your light source, the sun, keeping it behind you to effectively light your subject, otherwise you’ll get a silhouette or back lit type shot. Early morning and just before dusk provide the best lighting conditions.
Hire someone If you don’t have anyone willing to snap some photos, look to hiring a pro (like Charles – check him out at GoProVideo). There are qualified photographers in your area, and with a few people pooling funds, it’s likely a very affordable option and will produce great results.
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