One of the things I always love to shoot, is what other photographers never do.
There are plenty of sideline shooters looking for the "Immaculate Reception" picture. I'll admit, I am always looking for it to. But being a good photographer is also about being versatile and creative.
In today's High School culture of school spirit, there are some colorful face painting and costume selections in the student sections.
One of the tings I always take time to do is to try to create flattering pictures of the kids. If I see a kid in the picture with bad acne, I will clean it up before I post it. If I see someone with teeth that are not very white, I will touch them up. I always try to be careful and remember how those things affected my self esteem when I was that age.
You also have to double check your images to make sure no one in the background is giving you a "one fingered salute" or showing something they shouldn't. (Yes that has happened!)
I like to use "Selective Color" to bring my subjects to light and blend out the back ground of random fans.
Lets face it, parents or kids, are more likely to buy their pictures, if they look good in those pictures.
This particular photograph is from the Monroe Hornet student section in Monroe, Ohio during a Friday night contest.
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