Sports Photography Seminar by Patrick Murphy-Racey Sony Photographer

Speaker: Patrick Murphy-Racey (PM-R)

12 years as a contributing photographer for Sports Illustrated

Over four decades of professional sports photography experience

Sony Artisan of Imagery

📸 What You'll Learn

🔭 Super Telephoto Lenses Breakdown

PM-R will show sample images and compare performance of:

200-600G

300mm f/2.8

400mm f/2.8

600mm f/4

400-800mm

Superzoom lenses (e.g. 200-600mm, 100-400mm, etc.)

He’ll address:

Compression & framing differences

Autofocus performance across focal lengths

Real-world scenarios for each lens

🌌 Depth of Field & Bokeh

How aperture and focal length interact at different distances

Creating subject separation in fast-paced sports

Comparing bokeh quality across lenses

🔄 Teleconverters

How 1.4x and 2x converters affect:

Aperture

Autofocus speed & accuracy

Image sharpness

When they’re worth it — and when they’re not

🏟️ Lens Choices by Sport

Tailored gear suggestions for:

Football

Baseball

Soccer

Basketball

Track & Field

Indoor sports

⏱️ Shutter Speeds & Low Light Tips

Why high shutter speeds are non-negotiable in sports

Techniques to minimize noise in low-light conditions

ISO handling strategies

Proper exposure vs underexposing and lifting shadows

In-camera vs post-processing noise control

✍️ Final Note

Prepare to take notes — this session is packed with hard-won, practical insights from one of the top voices in sports photography.

FREE to attend this Seminar

$10 Cardinal Camera Gift Card for all attendees