Shooting Football Games - Advice From Photographer Rod Mar

Shooting a live event can be challenging, you've only got one shot at that perfect moment and you're at the mercy of the lighting conditions, the environment and the subjects themselves. Despite the difficulty, it can be some of the most rewarding photography you do. Rod Mar, a Seattle sports photographer that regularly covers the Seattle Seahawks, knows this well.

"Football is easily my favorite sport to photograph," he writes in a recent article on Gizmodo. "Combining peak action, great emotion and a sense of ritual and ceremony, football is not only a visual feast for the eyes, but also your camera."

Mar goes over some of the basics, but he says the fundamental is something that's been passed down for years. To get a usable picture, you need two faces and a ball. It's even better if you can manage to capture a players eyes as well. "Remember - the eyes have it. If you can see their eyes, your photo is better."

You can check out the full article, full of useful photography tips and even a list of Rod's gear, over on Gizmodo.