Conclusion

“You cannot possibly photograph a sport unless you understand it completely, and understand and know the men who play it. The same intensity they have to play the game you must have to record it. Not stop it, but suspend it forever in time.”

—Robert Riger, Sports Artist (www.robertriger.com)

Hard work, dedication to craft, education, and the ability to fall in love every day are what it takes to be a good photographer. Add reflexes and knowledge of the games, and you have the recipe for being a good sports photographer.

To understand the future, it is important to study and value the past.

The best sports photographers have some attributes in common:

• They work very hard, taking little for granted.

• They are dedicated to their craft ...

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