First wrestling match

ladykassie

This is my first ever photography shoot on wrestling for the newspaper I do sports photography for and even going to a wrestling match. It was really interesting, alot to learn on the game though. What moves are, points, etc... working on that so on the next paper shoot I will be more prepared. ;0)







Thanks

~alice

JeffCanon

#1 the facial expression of both wresters is very good & eye on the red wrester too, but IMO horizontal crop would be better

johng

Alice,

Nice first start. I would suggest a few alterations for your next time out:

1) set a manual white balance - WB in these shots is a tad off - typicall of auto WB results indoors. Works great outdoors but not in.

2) Get the exposure up - these are underexposed. Actually, if you can, use an external flash - it's usually allowed for wrestling if you're media. The important part is FACES - in shots 2 and 3 especially the faces are in shadow. Flash provides the best way to expose for them but if you can't or don't wish to use flash you need to bump your exposure so facial detail is more prevalant.

ladykassie

Thank you!

I am not sure about using a flash... but I will test out the wb on my next shoot!

austinado16

Those bring back some memories!!

Nice first shoot. Watcha using for a lens (what body)?

I would think (just coming off my first season of learning how to shoot gymnastics) that a prime lens would be your new best friend. You could really get the shutter speed up in the 320th or 400th range and that would be enough to stop wrestling motion....I would think. And at a lower ISO too. 50mm/1.4 85mm/1.8 would be good choices I would think, since you're allowed right out on the side of the mat.

You can tweak your WB in PP if you've got a program to do that and are shooting in RAW.

cr8ingwaves

http://www.sectiononewrestling.com/documents/wrestling_hand_signals.gif
http://www.wvmat.com/overview.htm

those links will get you started in understanding the rules and scoring.

the downside to using flash in wrestling is that many of the spandex singlets are metalic and reflect the flash. I have had the flash turn the singlets into an almost transparent fabric and colorful boxers could be seen in the photos. Funny teenagers!
Facial expressions are always good. capturing fireman carries, tilts, banana splits, arm bars and any other moves that result in submission are good.
Be very careful to not capture crotch shots. there is a market for those shots but your newspaper probably isn't it.

Have fun and hope to see more from you during the season.

Alicia

that first image....I think a horizontal crop that cut out the blurred hand would be much better. I know the blur shows movement, but it is distracting, IMHO

leaforte

Not just a cool wrestle shot do I look for in my local paper but the shot of the move that makes or breaks my Tornados standing in the local division. Oh Yeah!