Masterclass: Sportfotografie im Wandel – Wie Social Media die Fotografie verändert hat

In the organizer's words:

Experience an intensive masterclass with the experienced sports photographer Ulf Duda, who will show you in a practical way how sports photography is changing in the age of social media and what creative possibilities this opens up. Together, you will immerse yourself in the world of modern sports photography, where speed, storytelling and emotional image composition are just as important as technical perfection. Ulf shares exciting insights from his work in the professional basketball environment, talks about his experiences on the court and behind the camera and reveals valuable tips on how you can effectively showcase yourself and your photos on social media.

• Introduction of Ulf Duda, career and current work in professional sport
• Development of sports photography through social media
• Opportunities and challenges in modern sports photography
• Creative formats: GIFs, videos, series, storytelling
• Reading game situations, timing & positioning
• Working under difficult lighting conditions
• Efficient workflows for selection & editing
• Using technical aids sensibly (e.g. Sony Alpha 7 V)
• Behind-the-scenes: preparation, collaboration, post-processing
• Developing your own visual language, using social media, building a network
• Summary of the most important learnings
• Open Q&A session and exchange with participants

Details

Sports photography is not just about technique, but above all about how you incorporate your creativity and personal style to make every image something very special. It is precisely this combination of technique and feeling that makes the difference between a good and a really strong picture. In addition to classic action shots, in our masterclass you will learn how to tell stories in pictures, capture emotions and generate new attention with new formats such as GIFs, short-form videos or series. You will learn practical tricks to better read game situations, find the perfect timing and adapt flexibly to unpredictable moments.

Ulf will show you how to achieve brilliant results even in difficult lighting conditions and how to design your workflows cleverly and efficiently. You will also find out how cameras with the latest technology - such as the Sony Alpha 7V - can provide you with optimum support in dynamic scenes: from AI autofocus and pre-capture to targeted continuous shooting speed. You will not only understand what works, but also why - and can use this knowledge for your own projects.

The masterclass also gives you valuable insights behind the scenes: what the pre-match preparation looks like, the collaboration with the teams and the media as well as the post-processing of your images. You will learn how to develop your own visual language, position yourself on social media and build a network that will make you visible as a sports photographer in the long term. Through the intensive exchange with Ulf Duda and the other participants, you will receive direct feedback, new perspectives and plenty of inspiration. At the end of the masterclass, you will not only go home with lots of practical tips, but also with fresh ideas and the motivation to take your sports photography to the next level.

Register now and secure your place - become part of this unique experience and discover how much fun creative sports photography can be!