Sports photography is perfect for capturing monumental moments in a game or match. Every game tells a story, and it’s up to the videographer or photographer to capture it. Whether it’s a professional or local game, learning how to capture sports can be a lot of fun. Here’s your guide to sports photography and video on iPhone.

Before diving into the guide, let’s address the question: Can an iPhone capture sports photography and video?

The accessories you choose for capturing sports will significantly impact the quality of each shot.

Below are the lenses, filters, and gear we recommend for sports photography:

Telephoto Lens: The Telephoto lens captures detailed, portrait shots at 2x optical zoom. This allows for even sharper images.

Wide Lens: With so much happening at any given moment during a sporting event, its important to capture it all. The wide lens is ideal for ultra-wide shots, especially for night games in lowlight conditions.

Fisheye Lens: Are you looking to add a creative flare to your shots? The fisheye lens is perfect for capturing unique angles of any sport.

Hybrid ND/PL Filters: The Hybrid filter combines two essential filters: a polarizer to reduce glare, enhance color, and clarify skies and water, and a neutral density filter for better control over shutter speed, exposure, and light. These features make it the perfect filter for land, or water sports.

The creator grip is ergonomically crafted to capture photos with ease. It will allow for better stability and control of your iPhone.

Burst Mode: Burst mode allows you to capture multiple images with a single click by increasing the shutter speed.

AE/AF Lock: The AE/AF (Auto Exposure/Autofocus) lock on iPhone lets you select a focus point while maintaining consistent lighting. This is ideal for capturing moving subjects without causing blur.

Including gear for capturing sports videos will make your overall experience a breeze.

Below are the lenses, filters, and gear we recommend for sports videography.

Lenses

Telephoto 6x Lens: The Telephoto lens captures detailed, portrait shots at 6x optical zoom. This allows for even sharper images, and for up close shots that you could only get if you were playing the game.

Wide Lens: With so much happening at any given moment during a sporting event, its important to capture it all. The wide lens is ideal for ultra-wide shots, especially for night games in lowlight conditions.

Filters

Motion Filter: Motion Variable ND Filter allows you to adjust your iPhone camera to any environment. Add cinematic motion blur for upping your filmmaking game during any sporting event.

Hybrid ND/PL Filters: The Hybrid filter combines two essential filters: a polarizer to reduce glare, enhance color, and clarify skies and water, and a neutral density filter for better control over shutter speed, exposure, and light. These features make it the perfect filter for land, or water sports.

Gear

Film Rig: The Film Rig is ergonomically designed to hold comfortably for extended filmmaking . Its versatile swivel mount ensures seamless compatibility with gimbals, delivering a stabilized footage when shooting action.

Creator Grip:

The creator grip is ergonomically crafted to capture videos with ease. It will allow for better stability and control of your iPhone while on the move.

Action Mode: Action mode on iPhone helps to reduce any shakes, or bumps while recording on iPhone.

AE/AF Lock: The AE/AF (Auto Exposure/Autofocus) lock on iPhone lets you select a focus point while maintaining consistent lighting. This is ideal for capturing moving subjects without causing blur.

1. Know the sport you're capturing. This is important so you know where to be and where not to be.

2. Follow the ball. You can always count on the most action happening where the ball is.

3. Think about the story you want to tell. Each game holds a story that unfolds, and you get to capture it through your lens.

Your first game will involve many learning curves, but you'll quickly get the hang of all the action.

Happy shooting!