SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sports photography Sports photography refers to the genre of photography that covers all types of sports . In the majority of cases, professional sports photography is a branch of photojournalism , while amateur sports photography, such as photos of children playing association football , is a branch of vernacular photography . The main application of professional sports photography is for editorial purposes; dedicated sports photographers usually work for newspapers, major wire agencies or dedicated sports magazines. However, sports photography is also used for advertising purposes both to build a brand and as well as to promote a sport in a way that cannot be accomplished by editorial means. Equipment Equipment typically used for sports photography includes a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera or Mirrorless Camera with high continuous shooting speeds and interchangeable lenses ranging from