Dates: February 21 - 28, 2027
Meetings: Sundays, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST (2 sessions)
Location: Houston Center for Photography
Cost: $195 (HCP members can receive a 10% discount)
Instructors: Juan DeLeon
Skill Level: Open to All Levels
Capture the action, energy, and emotion of sports! Led by sports photographer Juan DeLeon, this hands-on workshop explores the essential techniques for photographing fast-moving subjects, from mastering exposure and autofocus to anticipating action, refining composition, and capturing compelling moments.
Through examples from DeLeon’s professional work, camera demonstrations, and practical exercises, students will learn to freeze motion, experiment with panning, and tell engaging visual stories. Between the two sessions, participants will complete a photography assignment, returning to share their images for group critique and individual feedback.
Ideal for aspiring sports photographers, parents photographing their children’s games, and anyone looking to sharpen their action photography skills, this workshop combines technical instruction with practical experience to help students capture the excitement of the game.
Objectives:
Select appropriate shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings to capture sports
Use continuous autofocus to track moving subjects and maintain sharpness
Anticipate key moments and capture the action by understanding the sport you photograph
Improve composition through effective positioning, framing, and background selection
Apply techniques such as freezing motion and panning to create dynamic images
Select and edit photographs to communicate compelling sports stories
Prerequisites:
Students should have a basic understanding of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO and know how to adjust these settings on their DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Course Prep:
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a lens, a fully charged battery, a memory card with available space, and your camera manual (printed or digital). A telephoto zoom lens is helpful but not a must. Before class, please review how to change exposure settings, autofocus modes, and continuous shooting mode. Be ready to discuss questions you have about photographing sports.
Dates: February 21 - 28, 2027
Meetings: Sundays, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST (2 sessions)
Location: Houston Center for Photography
Cost: $195 (HCP members can receive a 10% discount)
Instructors: Juan DeLeon
Skill Level: Open to All Levels
Capture the action, energy, and emotion of sports! Led by sports photographer Juan DeLeon, this hands-on workshop explores the essential techniques for photographing fast-moving subjects, from mastering exposure and autofocus to anticipating action, refining composition, and capturing compelling moments.
Through examples from DeLeon’s professional work, camera demonstrations, and practical exercises, students will learn to freeze motion, experiment with panning, and tell engaging visual stories. Between the two sessions, participants will complete a photography assignment, returning to share their images for group critique and individual feedback.
Ideal for aspiring sports photographers, parents photographing their children’s games, and anyone looking to sharpen their action photography skills, this workshop combines technical instruction with practical experience to help students capture the excitement of the game.
Objectives:
Select appropriate shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings to capture sports
Use continuous autofocus to track moving subjects and maintain sharpness
Anticipate key moments and capture the action by understanding the sport you photograph
Improve composition through effective positioning, framing, and background selection
Apply techniques such as freezing motion and panning to create dynamic images
Select and edit photographs to communicate compelling sports stories
Prerequisites:
Students should have a basic understanding of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO and know how to adjust these settings on their DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Course Prep:
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a lens, a fully charged battery, a memory card with available space, and your camera manual (printed or digital). A telephoto zoom lens is helpful but not a must. Before class, please review how to change exposure settings, autofocus modes, and continuous shooting mode. Be ready to discuss questions you have about photographing sports.
Images: © Juan DeLeon Creative
