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Recent Sports Photography By Paula
Sun, Softball, and the Art of Chasing the Perfect Shot at the Allen JV Softball Game
Making the Most of a Sunny Softball Game If you’ve ever driven past Allen Highschool on a game day, you know the softball field just buzzes with energy. Well, last week I found myself behind the fence at the JV game, camera slung over my shoulder, blinking into what...
Is a 400mm Fixed Lens the Best Play for High School Football?
The Challenge of Capturing Fast Action with a 400mm Lens Ever lug a giant lens onto a football field, fully convinced it’s going to be your MVP? That was me last Friday, sideline-side at an Allen High School football game, clutching a rented 400mm fixed lens with both...
Capturing the Magic of Senior Sports: Why You Should Book a Special Photo Session for Your Senior Players and Their Parents
For this blog post, I will be writing about my experience doing a special team session with the seniors on a local high school baseball team, but this type of set up works for any sport or club that your child is a part of. So as you read "baseball," you can imagine...
More Than a Game: Capturing the Heart of a Featured Athlete
You ever have one of those projects that just makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning? That’s exactly how I’ve felt since I started my Featured Athlete program over here at Paula Mason Photography. Recently, I’ve been following around one seriously talented...
Senior Session Spotlight: Jeep Vibes, Baseball Ties & a Hot Summer Night
Last week, I had the absolute joy of photographing a senior session that was special on so many levels. Yes, it was a very hot summer night (the kind where your camera and your clothes feel like they might melt), but the heat didn’t even come close to dulling the...
Capturing Chaos: Shooting Allen Eagle Basketball in a Packed Gym
Capturing Chaos: Shooting Allen Eagle Basketball in a Packed Gym You ever get yourself wedged under a basketball hoop in a room packed tighter than a can of sardines? That was me last weekend, shooting the Allen Eagle basketball team at a tournament in Duncanville....
Chasing The Action: My First 7v7 Football Photo Session
Fast-Paced Fun: Shooting My First 7v7 Football Match Ever tried photographing something so fast that your eyes almost need a seatbelt? That’s exactly how I felt walking into my first 7v7 football match. Now, I’ve shot plenty of outdoor sports photography before, but...
Capturing the Moment: Why Sports Team Photography Is a Great Investment for Your Team
As the summer season kicks in, sports activities are in full swing. Whether it's baseball, soccer, basketball, cheer, volleyball, lacrosse, or any other sport, there's a buzz of excitement as players hit the fields and courts, giving their best performances. One of...
Shooting Hoops: A Friday Night at the High School Varsity Basketball Game
Hey there, sports fans! Have you ever wondered what it's like to capture all the action of a varsity basketball game on a Friday night? Well, I recently had the chance to do just that at my local high school, and let me tell you, it was a night filled with excitement,...