Kitepix Magazine No.6 April - June 2015 | Page 184
W
e regularly get kitesurfing pictures sent to us
here at Kitepix but unfortunately we can’t use them
all. With so many pictures to choose from we only
pick the best!
Kitesurfing is one of the hardest subjects to shoot,
there are so many variables to get right; being an
action sport at a distance and in the sea makes it
that little bit trickier.
Now I can’t help you with purchasing your next
camera or massive lens but I can give you some top
tips on getting that perfect kitesurfing picture.
Get the sun on your back
Some pictures work well with the rider as a silhouette
and the sunlight glistening off the water. But to achieve a
crisp colourful picture you need the sun on your back and
shining straight onto your subject.
Get something else in the picture
To make an interesting picture try and get the beach or
other riders in the shot. This might mean wading out into
the sea or standing on a sea wall. But remember not to
overcrowd your image or your subject will be lost.