Photography

Mastering Professional Sports Photography

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The best sports photographers do not react to the moment — they predict it, a second ahead of time, because they knew where to stand and were ready.

A complete professional path through the sporting event: knowing the game and owning your position, training reflex and muscle memory until the camera disappears, reading the athlete to anticipate the peak, freezing and panning motion with the right shutter, reaching across the field with telephoto glass and continuous autofocus, composing and lighting the human story, and delivering it — culled, captioned, and on deadline — like a professional.

Course Overview

A complete professional course in sports photography, covering how to read the action before it peaks, position for maximum impact, and select the decisive frame from every burst.

8
Lessons
Comprehensive modules
24
Quizzes
Test your knowledge
8
Assignments
Practical work
3
Credits
Academic credits
Course Identifier
PHJ 294
Department
Photography
Effort Required
3–5 hours per week
Length
8 lessons across 4 modules
Prerequisites
None

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Diploma
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Faculty & Resources

Nasrul Eam

Dean, Department of Art & Photography

Nasrul Eam has established a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades as an author, photographer, cinematographer, editor, educator, and art director. Currently, he holds the positions of Dean of the Department of Art and Photography, Head of the Department of Language and Linguistics, and Department of Mass Communication & Advertising at Light & Composition University. Nasrul began his professional journey in 2000 in advertising, initially with Grey Global Group, where he collaborated with renowned organizations such as Nokia, Coca-Cola, Bata, and Telecom Malaysia.

In 2006, he joined Paper Rhyme under WPP, a leading British multinational holding company in communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce, serving as Head of Interactive. Concurrently, Nasrul played a pivotal role in establishing advertising and event management firms like Spell Bound and Final Avenue. During his tenure in advertising agencies from 2000 to 2007, Nasrul produced four documentaries, created 35 animated commercials, and developed over one hundred high-end corporate websites.

An accomplished author, Nasrul has authored more than 60 books covering diverse topics in art, photography, cinematography, advertising, language, linguistics, and science. His multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to creativity, education, and advancing knowledge across various disciplines.

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