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Episode 6 Which l Lens is Best for Volleyball

October 05, 2026  •  Leave a Comment
The Best Lens for Volleyball Photos? There Isn't One My favorite image from this high school volleyball match came from the 300mm. So did most of my misses. After going back through the photos, I don't think there's a best lens for volleyball photography. But I do think falling in love with one lens can cost you shots. This is the last part of my h...
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High School Football: Gear, Positioning, and Challenges to Expect

September 28, 2026  •  Leave a Comment
High School Football: Gear, Positioning, and Challenges to Expect After a run of volleyball episodes, we're switching sports. High school football brings a different set of problems. We're outside now, at night, under stadium lights, with a lot more players and a lot more field to cover. The Challenges Stadium lighting is the first hurdle. If you...
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How would you shoot/edit this? Episode 5 - High School Volleyball

September 21, 2026  •  Leave a Comment
The Cheapest Upgrade Is Moving Your Feet In this episode I demonstrate at a high school volleyball game why where you stand matters more than gear. The Background Test I set up at the same server position twice during the match. The first time, I shot with signs and doors visible in the background. The second time, I moved a few feet and cleaned...
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How would you shoot this? Episode 4 - High School Volleyball

September 14, 2026  •  Leave a Comment
High School Volleyball: Why Background Matters More Than Your Lens I've spent the last two episodes on middle school volleyball. This time we're moving up a level. High school volleyball brings some of the same challenges, a few new ones, and a gym layout that changes how I shoot. The Challenges Carry Over Gym lighting is still tough. Unless you...
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How would I shoot this? Episode 3 - What I learned? Middle School Volleyball

September 07, 2026  •  Leave a Comment
Autofocus, Learned (and Relearned) This is the last post in the series I've been running from a middle school volleyball match, where I've been walking through what I learned along the way. If you missed the earlier episodes, start with the plan I laid out before the match, then the results and keeper rate numbers from two games. This one's shorter...
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