On Deck, with Jean Fruth, Part 5: Grassroots Sports Photography

Before the contracts, before the money, there’s the pure love of a sport during a grassroots game. Photographing amateur games allows you to practice your techniques in ways that you might not be able to during a professional game. Join Sony Artisan Jean Fruth as she captures grassroots baseball games in the Dominican Republic.

• 0:00 - Why Grassroots?
• 3:01 - Planning & Gear
• 4:23 - Storytelling & Angles
• 6:00 - Grassroots Baseball Women
• 7:01 - How to Approach Games
• 9:15 - Portraits & Candid Photos
• 11:22 - Sharing
• 12:14 - Pick Up Game

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