When I Say Jump: You Say How High

Jump shots are fun and they are becoming a trend. Sometimes it can be frustrating for the subject if they are asked to jump repeatedly because the photographer failed to capture the jump while they are on the air. If you are interested to learn how to take successful jump shots, this post is for you.

If you have a point and shoot camera, make sure your camera setting is set at rapid burst. You may also do this using your cellphone cameras. Expect the shots to be a little blurry though. However, if you are using a DSLR camera, you do not really need to select sports setting to capture the perfect jump shot.

I do not like using sports setting for jump shots as it takes a number of shots and you always end having too many pictures to choose from. The best way is to use automatic setting. All you need to do is let your subjects stand in place then make a half press (this focuses the camera on the subjects). Then gives instructions as to how your subject/subjects will jump simultaneously. You may ask them to jump at the count or three. Once they are in the air, click the shutter (of course you have already focused the camera on the subjects so pressing the shutter quickly won't be a problem).

You may need some practice, but trust me, you will like it this way. I so love this picture with my 64 yr old mother who gamely participated in a jump shot. Read full post...