How to photograph a subject in action?

Taking pictures of moving objects and people in action is a difficult task. Unlike any other kind of photography, action photography requires a quick click to record a sharp and clear image of a person or object in action. It needs a lot of practice and hard work to capture the quick reflexes. Another important thing to consider in action photography is the composition. How you capture other elements of a picture is also important.

Anyone, with a camera can master action photography if he/she is ready to put in some extra efforts in learning. A little dedication, a little seriousness for photography and a lot of practice can help you improve your action photography skills.

Here are some action photography tips:

1. Be quick. Action photography is all about timing. If you loose a shot, its gone forever. You need to be really quick in whatever you capture.

2. Capture the subject at the time when the action is at its maximum impact. For example if you are photographing a soccer game, know what type of shot you want. Do you want 'The Goal', the fall of a player, Goal-keeper's jump etc.

3. Action photography looses its impact if it is not composed well. If you include the most interest part of action, it is ought to be interesting. Keep thinking which is the best way to compose your picture.

4. Focus in advance. Predict in advance and identify a spot where you think some action may take place. Focus your camera on an empty space where an interesting action may take place.

5. A little knowledge about the action and subject helps you a lot. Like for example if you know a little about the Soccer game, you know what kind of action will be there, and what kind of shots you'll be taking.

These are just the basic tips to get started with action photography.