Essentials for a SPORTS Photography Business

For anyone wanting to get started in sports photography there’s no better brain to pick than the legendary Dave Black. In this class, moderated by Scott Kelby, Dave takes questions from a live audience on a range of sports photography topics. As the questions come in and the answers flow, Dave shares his well earned insights into a range of topics, such as choosing the right gear for the sport you are covering, how to work with a wire service, how to get credentials, what makes a photo publishable, who owns the copyright of your photos, how to get started in the commercial side of sports photography, and more. All along the way Dave shares fascinating stories from his decades of experience covering a wide range of sports.

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Dave Black

Release Date: 2019-05-01

Lessons

Choosing Gear and Settings

Scott introduces the class and the Q&A begins.

Duration: 11 mins 25 seconds

Getting Credentials

Dave explains the process of getting credentials to access games.

Duration: 14 mins 13 seconds

Getting Work With Wire Service

Learn how to get work with a wire service.

Duration: 10 mins 29 seconds

What Makes a Photo Publishable

Dave discusses what makes a photo publishable.

Duration: 11 mins 39 seconds

Income Possibilities

Dave discusses the possible pay rates a photographer can expect.

Duration: 15 mins 45 seconds

Who Owns the Photos

Dave explains who owns the photos you take.

Duration: 15 mins 25 seconds

Comercial Photography

Lighting is the vehicle that takes you into commercial photography.

Duration: 3 mins 41 seconds

Are There Shortcuts to Success?

Making fantastic pictures is the shortcut to success.

Duration: 5 mins 9 seconds