We are excited to announce this brand new workshop. Shoot along side the Pro’s during a live collegiate football game. You will have supervised field level access to photograph a division 1 college football game. Due to the nature of the sport and limited field space this workshop will be limited to 6 participants. Learn sports photography specific skills, get game day experience, and the best access possible. Due to the unique nature of this workshop there are some limitations that may not allow everyone to participate. Keep reading for all the details.
What’s Included In This Workshop
- Sports Photography Class at San Jose Camera Before Game Day
- Game Day Experience
- Post Game Image Critique And Editing Lecture At San Jose Camera
This experience is limited to 6 participants.
Cost: $399
Class Details:
Sports Photography Class
Workshop participants will meet at San Jose Camera a day or two before the game for a 2-hour lecture. Learn football specific photography techniques to help you capture the best possible images come game day. You will be briefed on pro photographer etiquette, stadium rules, and “on the job” photography technique.
Game Day Experience
You will receive press access to the stadium where you will be able to photograph the site pregame and players during the game. Each participant will be on the field for 2-quarters of the game. The remaining 2-quarters not on the field, participants will be able to photograph from the stands and around the stadium.
Post Game Image Critique
A day or so after the game participants will meet at San Jose Camera for a recap of your experience, share photos, and best practice image editing recommendations.
When and Where?
Two workshops are being offered this season.
Saturday September 9, 2023 (Game Day)
&
Friday September 22, 2023 (Game Day)
Full schedule for each workshop can be found on the reservation page for each workshop. The full itinerary will also be emailed to participants after registration.
IMPORTANT NOTES AND POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS
During the game day experience there are specific exceptions and potential limitations that you need to be aware of and acknowledge compliance of stadium specific rules.
Stay together and in your assigned spot. All participants who walk on to the field to photograph will be assigned a specific area to photograph from by your instructor. You will not be able to deviate from that location. Free roaming without your instructor will lead to your dismissal and escorted from the stadium.
There will be no seats on the field. During you time on the field you will be kneeling, standing or sitting on the grass. You most likely find yourself sitting on the floor or kneeling for approximately an hour during your time on the field. You must be able to physically capable of this to participate in the on field shooting experience. Chairs and folding stools are not allowed on the field.
Be alert and aware at all times. You must stay alert and be ready to move out of the way should the action get a little to close. The distance from your spot on the field and the field of play is incredibly close. You do not want to be tackled accidentally by aspiring professional football players running at full speed. By participating in this workshop you acknowledge the inherent risk of injury and damage to your equipment due to the inherent nature of the sport and your willingness to participate.
You can’t bring everything. As you walk onto the field during the game there are limitations as to what you can bring. Stated simply, you can only bring what you can carry on your person. No bags of any type. No, tripods, monopods, bags or stands of any type. Any equipment you bring onto the field has to be in your hands, in pocket on your clothes, or hanging from a strap on your body. During the pregame class we will discuss what lenses you should bring with you to avoid carrying unnecessary equipment with you.
These rules and limitations are in place for the safety of the players, coaching staff, game officials and you the participant. We want you to have a safe, and enjoyable experience.
