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Theres a lot that goes into being a world-class extreme-sportsphotographer.
BO BRIDGES
You need a good eye, obviously, and plenty of high-quality equipment.
You also need almost as much athleticism as the athletes youre photographing.
It was pretty gnarly.
Bo Bridges
Basically, he was holding a sit-up in midair, at altitude, with 200-mile-an-hour wind as resistance.
Heres what he had to say.
When I asked if he’d ever “missed a shot,” Bridges said no.
BO BRIDGES
I dont think Ive missed anything when Im there, he says.
Its the stuff you miss because youre not there.
The point of an action shot is to make someone look like a badass.
So, you kind of want to put them on a pedestal, Bridges says.
One way to do that is to shoot from down low, and aim high.
If youre on a board, you better dive underneath waves as they come, he says.
Dont be afraid to start with any of the entry-level cameras, says Bridges.
Most phones have quality cameras, and theyre only getting better.
One thing to be aware of when youre using your phone, says Bridges, is focus.
When shooting sunsets, you typically want to underexpose your shots.
Water is hardest to photograph, Bridges says.
Typically you want to be [at the water line], right at the waters edge.
Of course, this means your camera needs to be waterproof.
Although Bridges has plenty of specialized equipment, he also loves the convenience of simpler cameras, like GoPros.
I usually carry at least two in my camera bag, he says.
Bridges recommends getting a camera with a full-frame sensor for the best possible images.
Full-frame sensors are especially important for wide shots, Bridges says.
Equipment is important, but knowing what youre shooting is even more important, says Bridges.
Thatll make it that much easier for you to anticipate the perfect moment.
If not, spend some time watching before you pick up your camera.
Ive always said, work with what you have, he says.
have a go at do whatever you’re able to to get something new and different.
In the end, it all just comes down to pushing that little button at the right time!
