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Making The Game Easier, Sports Videography Tips: Why You Keep Missing Shots in Sports Videography (And It’s Not Your Camera) -
If you’ve ever come home from a game and felt like you somehow missed every important moment, your first instinct is probably to blame something external. Maybe your autofocus wasn’t fast enough. Maybe your exposure wasn't right. Maybe you need a better lens. I’ve been there. But the truth is, you’re probably not missing shots because of your camera, instead you’re missing them because of how you’re approaching the game. Welcome back to my series: Making The Game Easier: Spor

Sam Silver
Apr 23 min read
Making The Game Easier, Sports Videography Tips: Tools Don’t Make the Shot — Skill Does
Making the Game Easier for Videographers (Part I) There’s something I’ve noticed after a few years of shooting in sports. A lot of people (including me at one point) start thinking the next piece of gear or the next trick in the workflow is what’s going to level them up. New camera. Shoot everything in log. More slow motion. Better LUTs. And yeah, those things can help. But they don’t actually fix the underlying problem. Because at the end of the day, tools are just tools. If

Sam Silver
Mar 213 min read


How I Balanced Four Different Sports Brands At Once
This season, I had the opportunity to work with four different college women’s volleyball programs at the same time. Four teams. Four brands. Four completely different identities, goals, and stages of growth. On paper, that sounds overwhelming. In reality, it was one of the most rewarding creative challenges I’ve had. Each program required a different approach. These could not just be visually, they had to be strategic. Different coaching styles, different comfort levels wit

Sam Silver
Jan 294 min read


Why Respecting a Brand Matters More Than Adding Your Own Spin
A freelancer’s perspective on why uplifting an existing brand matters more than adding your own style, and how respecting brand identity builds trust over time.

Sam Silver
Jan 233 min read


Tips for Capturing High School Sports in the Twin Cities
As a Twin Cities high school sports photographer, I’ve learned that capturing the energy and excitement of games isn’t just about having the right gear. It ’s about mindset, curiosity, and having fun while you work. High school sports are chaotic, unpredictable, and full of emotion, and learning how to navigate that chaos is what separates a good photographer from a great one. Here are my top tips for photographing high school sports and making the most of every game. 1. Em

Sam Silver
Jan 233 min read


The Myth of Gear: Why Fundamentals Matter in Photography
In the world of photography, there is a persistent myth that the quality of your gear determines the quality of your photos. It's easy to...

Sam Silver
Jul 3, 20244 min read
Capturing Memories: Behind The Scenes of The Widgren Wedding
Being a solo wedding videographer comes with its challenges, but it's also incredibly rewarding when everything comes together...

Sam Silver
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Capturing Perfection: Behind the Lens of the 2024 UWRF Women's Hockey Undefeated Season
As a photographer and videographer, I've had the privilege of witnessing history in the making. This season has been nothing short of...

Sam Silver
May 29, 20242 min read
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