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favorite tips — and a few of his secrets — to help those who hope to capture one of steeplechasing’s thrilling moments.
His advice can help any photographer — beginner or expert — take better steeplechase photos:
• Walk the area and look for a good vantage point, said Lees, who uses a motorized Nikon.
Many race meets don’t let amateur photographers on course because due to safety concerns. However, try taking photos on the rail, whether at the finish or near a hurdle or timber fence. The paddock area and the tailgate parking spots often make interesting shots as well.
• Try to get up high and shoot down on your subjects, said Lees.
“You can get a better perspective, a better field of view,” he said, suggesting you “stand on a knoll, or on a stepladder.”
• Background is extremely important, said Lees. The less cluttered the background, the better.
“Try to really look at the background. Tents that are white and bright usually make a bad background,” he said. “And try to avoid the sky [by shooting down] — it can affect the metering and it
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