Shots on Goal: Goalie Photography

With all of the teams I normally shoot on a holiday break for the week, I thought it was time to dig into my archives and show some goalie masks. Also, for the shutterbugs amongst us, look for a photo tip on shooting through the glass at the end of my post.

Nathan Lawson, in his second season with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, has posted a 6-7-1 record with a 2.34 GAA and a SV% of 0.927 so far this season. Nathan’s mask is a tribute to Johnny Cash on one side, and the Sound Tigers on the other.

(Click on Nathan Lawson for some different views of his mask.)

Photo Tip: Shooting Through the Glass

I like to arrive at the rink a little early to check out the glass and find the cleanest areas to shoot from. I carry some extra lens wipes in my pocket so I can clean my side of the glass.  Also, try to shoot 90 degrees to the glass, otherwise the glass can defract the light and cause your autofocus to not work properly. I also recommend shooting with the lens hood on, and as close as possible to the glass to cut down on the reflection of objects behind you.

These are some of the techniques I use, If any of our readers have any other ideas, please feel free to write in. I’m always up for new ways to improve my images.