EVENT

Rugby World Cup 2019



Sports photography

A photographer lies on the ground to photograph a rugby scrum.

ARTICLE

3 pros,
3 sports, 3 techniques

From scoring the 'money shot' to getting artistic with light, here’s how to raise your sports photography game with Canon L-series lenses.

19 Sep 2019


France rugby player Gaël Fickou dives to score a try against Argentina. Photograph by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images. ARTICLE

Cameron Spencer: my rugby shot of the day

What makes a great sports shot? Getty Images' Cameron Spencer picks his best photo of the day at the France v Argentina match at Rugby World Cup 2019™.

17 Oct 2019
Essential kit for Rugby World Cup photography ARTICLE

Essential kit for Rugby World Cup photography

Getty Images' Mark Kolbe, Hannah Peters and Cameron Spencer share their essential Rugby World Cup shooting kit.

06 Sep 2019
What's in a sports photographer's kitbag? ARTICLE

What's in a sports photographer's kitbag?

Getty Images' Warren Little reveals his favourite Canon camera, lenses and accessories for capturing Rugby World Cup action.

29 Aug 2019
Scotland rugby players celebrating. Photo by Mark Kolbe with a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. ARTICLE

The story behind how this rugby triumph was shot

Getty Images sports photographer Mark Kolbe reveals the story behind this rain-soaked shot, taken with an L-series prime lens.

14 Aug 2019
An aerial shot of Wales and Fuji rugby players, taken by Tom Jenkins. ARTICLE

Is it just luck? Tom Jenkins on 'the money shot'

British sports photographer Tom Jenkins on how lightweight lens technology is helping him make the winning shots.

19 Sep 2019
George Kruis of England wins a lineout during the England v Tonga match at Rugby World Cup 2019™. ARTICLE

A day in the life of Dave Rogers, rugby photographer

What's it actually like being a photographer at Rugby World Cup 2019™? Getty Images' Dave Rogers reveals how he spends a working day

24 Oct 2019
Capturing game-changing video at Rugby World Cup™ ARTICLE

Capturing game-changing video at Rugby World Cup™

How Canon's innovative Free Viewpoint Video System is bringing the audience closer than ever to the action, with Rugby World Cup™ highlights from every angle.

07 Nov 2019
Two Wales players tackle an Australian player in the Walves v Australia match at Rugby World Cup 2019™. Taken by sports photographer Warren Little on a Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. ARTICLE

From pitch to publication: getting sports shots to market

Today's sports images are transmitted around the world within minutes of being taken. Getty Images photographer Warren Little explains how.

14 Nov 2019
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