Peter Read Miller on Sports Photography A Sports Illustrated photographer's tips, tricks, and tales on shooting football, the Olympics, and portraits of athletes

by Miller, Peter Read

• ISBN13: 9780321857125
• ISBN10: 0321857127
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-09-11
• Publisher: New Riders

Summary

In Peter Read Miller on Sports Photography, the 20-year Sports Illustratedveteran photographer takes readers into the action of many of his most iconic shots, sharing the stories behind the photos of some of the world's greatest athletic events. Miller discusses the circumstances surrounding particular shots, shares observations of the athletes themselves, and provides key techniques for sports photographers of all levels who are looking for tips on getting great photos of football, track and field, gymnastics, swimming, and portraits. Each chapter includes at least one gallery of photos that showcase Peter's images while illustrating the technical points he is discussing in that chapter. Unlike photo collections by other greats of sports photography, Miller's book seamlessly interweaves his images with the stories behind the shots, photographic instruction, and his inside look at what it's like to work at the nation's leading sports publication. Beautifully illustrated with Miller's images of the Olympics, football, and portrait sessions with professional athletes, Peter Read Miller on Sports Photographyoffers a rich and inspiring experience for all photographers, especially sports photographers; as well as sports fans and Sports Illustratedreaders.

Author Biography

Peter Read Miller has been photographing athletes, events, and the sporting life for more than 30 years. Currently a staffer at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked for over 20 years, Peter has shot over 100 SI covers. He has covered 8 Olympic games, 34 Super Bowls, 14 NBA finals, as well as Stanley Cup finals, the World Series, the Kentucky Derby, the NCAA Basketball Final Four, and the World Cup soccer finals.

Peter is a Canon Explorer of Light, he teaches a yearly sports photography workshop in Denver, and he is an active speaker at events such as Imaging USA and Photo Plus. He lives in Manhattan Beach, CA. Learn more at www.peterreadmiller.com

Table of Contents

TOC

PART 1: OLYMPICS
Ch 1 Barcelona 1992 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Ch 2 Summer Olympics, The Big Three: Swim, Gym, and Track
Ch 3 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City 2002
Ch 4 Beijing 2008 and London 2012

PART 2: FOOTBALL
Ch 5 Getting Started with Football Photography
Ch 6 Shooting the Super Bowl and Major Events
Ch 7 More Techniques and Reflections on the Game

PART 3: PORTRAITS
Ch 8 Getting Started with Portraits
Ch 9 Working with People
Ch 10 Special Project Portraits