Skate photography is the art of capturing skateboarding in its purest form.

It’s a combination of art and athleticism that has been around since the early days of skateboarding, but it wasn’t until recently that people started taking notice and appreciating this style of photography

What Is Skate Photography?

Skate photographers are often seen as outsiders who are able to capture an image that nobody else can see because they’re not actually there on the board themselves.

They have an eye for what makes an amazing shot, even if it’s just one frame out of hundreds or thousands taken during an event like X Games or Dew Tour Finals.

Skate photographers are also responsible for documenting history; without them we wouldn’t have any visual representation from past competitions or events such as Z-Boys: The Movie (2001) which documents how Tony Hawk got his start in skateboarding through interviews with him along with other legends like Steve Caballero and Christian Hosoi

Equipment and Setup for Skate Photography

When it comes to skate photography, you can’t just use any old camera and lens.

The right equipment will help you get the shots that you want as well as make your life easier when shooting.

Here’s what I use:

Camera bodies:

Canon 5D Mark IV or Sony A7R III (I have both).

These are full frame cameras with mirrorless technology which means they are smaller than DSLRs but still have interchangeable lenses like them.

This makes them ideal for skateboarding because they’re easy to carry around and don’t weigh much either!

The quality of images produced by these cameras is also very high–they produce beautiful colors with great detail even in low light conditions such as at night time skating sessions where there isn’t much light available due to lack of street lamps etcetera…

Shooting Techniques for Skate Photography

To get started, you’ll need to make sure that your camera settings are correct.

You can find a comprehensive guide on how to set up your camera here: [link to blog post].

It’s also important that you understand composition–the art of placing elements in the frame so they create an aesthetically pleasing image.

Composition is often used by photographers as a way of telling a story through their images, but it’s also useful for skate photographers who want their photos to look professional and high quality.

Editing and Post-Processing Skate Photography

Editing and post-processing skate photography is an important part of the process.

It can be the difference between a good photo and a great one!

Editing Software:

There are many different types of editing software available for photographers, but I recommend Adobe Lightroom because it’s fast and easy to use, with plenty of features for both beginners and professionals alike.

 

Color Grading:

This is what makes your skate photos look like they’ve been professionally edited by someone who knows what they’re doing!

You can do this in Lightroom or any other photo editing program that has curves adjustments available (such as Photoshop).

The goal here is to get rid of any harsh contrasts between lights/darks while maintaining detail in both areas so that there aren’t any “clipping” errors where parts of your image become completely white or blackened out due to over exposure/underexposure respectively

Sharing and Distributing Skate Photography

Once you’ve taken the photos, what do you do with them?

Prints:

You can print your photos and hang them on the wall in your home or office.

This is a great way to share your work with friends and family members who might not be able to see it otherwise.

Don’t forget about framing options!

If you want something fancier than just a simple mat around the image, there are lots of ways to make it look nicer without breaking the bank (or even spending any money).

Social Media:

If someone wants access to all their social media accounts at once, they’ll need an account manager like Hootsuite or Bufferapp which will allow them streamline their posting schedule across multiple platforms simultaneously so that no matter where people go online–whether it’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram–they’ll always see fresh content from Skate Photography Co..

This also means that if someone wants more control over what gets posted when (for example if there’s an event coming up), then they could use one platform like Snapchat instead where only those who follow them would see these images first before anyone else sees them later down the road when they appear elsewhere online too.”

Best Practices for Skate Photography

Safety

Insurance

Copyrights and contracts

Collaborations

Marketing Skate Photography

Skate photographers are in a unique position to market themselves and their work.

You have access to an audience that is engaged, interested and excited about the sport you shoot.

Skateboarding is an activity that is often shared with friends and family members, so it’s easy to reach out to people who may not know about your work yet.

In addition, skateboarders are often active on social media platforms such as Instagram or Facebook where they can see what’s going on in the world of skating at any given time.

   

You can use these tools for marketing purposes by posting photos from events where you were shooting photos (like contests), posting behind-the-scenes content from shoots or even just sharing some random shots from around town if they’re interesting enough!

Skate Photography – Wrapping Up

In this guide, I’ve covered the basics of skate photography and given you some tips on how to get started.

Skateboarding is an exciting sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.

If you have a passion for skating and photography, then it may be time for you to start shooting some photos of your own!

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