The photography world has many different genres and therefore various areas of expertise. Golf course photography is one of those areas that is closely related to landscape photography, and even if golf is a sport, this type of photography is fairly distant from the usual “sports photography”.
Golf course photographers need to have the ability to capture the beauty of space in dramatic and subtle light, while composing the photo with different shapes, forms, undulations, textures, greens — so the photography appeals to future-golfers.
The post-production is very important as well, since it’s ultimately necessary to optimize the colours as well as provide interesting skies to maximize the drama and impact in the photograph.
When
Golf-course photographers tend to prefer the magic hours (Golden and Golden Hour).
Normally when golf clubs and resorts hire professional golf photographers to do a photoshoot, it can last anywhere from one day to a couple of weeks, it depends on the dimension of the area they’re shooting as well as how prestigious the venue is.
Nonetheless the photographer can propose a photoshop upon seeing and researching the golf course website or social media. If the golf course marketers like your approach you may get the chance to cover the venue.
Evolution
With the world’s digital advances, many golf course photographers have taken the chance to branch out into aerial photos and videos, with the help of drones — which can provide amazing results.
