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Title: How to photograph 2 boys playing basketball on basketball court

TIP: Know the sport: Understand the rules, dynamics, and key moments of the sport you're photographing. This will help you anticipate action and capture decisive moments.
Camera Settings
• aperture: 2.8 • exposure time: 1/160 • focal length: 33.0 • ISO: 800
Camera And Gear
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. Here is equipment compatible with SONY ILCE-7M3, that was used for the original photo:
image for Camera Body SONY ILCE-7M3

Camera Body
SONY ILCE-7M3

image for Lens (telephoto, zoom) SONY SEL2470GM2

Lens (telephoto, zoom)
SONY SEL2470GM2

image for Lens (wide, zoom) SONY SEL1635GM2

Lens (wide, zoom)
SONY SEL1635GM2

From RAW to JPEG
Post-processing is indispensable for transforming raw pixels into captivating, impactful photographs, enriching their storytelling and aesthetic allure. Tools like darktable (open-source) or Lightroom (commercial) facilitate adjustments in brightness, contrast, and color, which enhances visual appeal, corrects imperfections, and enables creative expression while optimizing photos for various outputs such as prints or social media. Post-processing isn't a dark art for pro artists or geeks; it's a vital requirement for every image, regardless of its subject or content.