Reuters staff photographer Mike Segar shares stories about working as a wire service shooter at the US Open, including near-instantaneous image transmission workflows, nailing tight shots of peak action from the pits, along with great tips for great photos for visitors to this two-week tennis spectacle.
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Reuters Staff photographer Mike Segar shares great advice for shooting tennis and sports in general in this podcast. The US Open is a unique event in that it is possible for fans without press credentials to make great images of the action and excitement from many spots both in the stadiums and the field courts. If you're heading to the US Open, you'll want to pay special attention to some of the best spots and times for making memorable images.
3 Things Mike Segar always keeps in his camera bag are a 1.4X telextender, a 14mm ultrawide lens, and a microfiber cleaning cloth.
Two photographers Mike Segar suggests we check out right now are Al Bello and David Gray.
1 dream shoot for Mike Segar would involve professional underwater photography of wild creatures.
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