Alright, so I wanted to do a photoshoot inspired by Stephen Curry. Here’s how it all went down, from start to finish.
Getting Started
First, I brainstormed some ideas. I mean, you can’t just do a Curry photoshoot without a plan, right? I thought about what makes him iconic – the shooting form, the intensity, the celebrations. I wanted to capture that essence.
Gathering Props and Gear
Next up, I gathered my stuff. Obviously, a basketball was essential. I also grabbed a Golden State Warriors jersey (a knock-off, don’t judge) and my trusty old sneakers. As for the camera gear, I used my basic DSLR and a couple of lenses – nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. I also borrowed a hoop from my neighbor.
Setting the Scene
I decided to shoot in my backyard. It has decent lighting in the late afternoon, and there’s enough space to move around. I set up the basketball hoop and made sure it got enough light. I did a few test shots to get the lighting and angles right. It was all about trial and error, moving things around until it looked halfway decent.
The Actual Shoot
Now for the fun part! I put on the jersey and started shooting. I tried to mimic Curry’s form – the high release, the follow-through. Let me tell you, it’s harder than it looks! I took tons of shots, experimenting with different poses. Some were action shots of me shooting, others were more posed, trying to capture that “focused athlete” look.
- I jumped.
- I shot.
- I dribbled.
- I even tried (and failed) to do some of his signature celebrations.
Post-Processing
After I was satisfied (and exhausted), I uploaded the photos to my computer. I picked the best ones – the ones where I didn’t look like a complete goofball – and did some basic editing. I adjusted the brightness, contrast, and colors to make them pop a bit more. Nothing too crazy, just enough to make them look presentable.
The Final Result
And that’s it! It wasn’t a professional-grade photoshoot by any means, but it was a lot of fun. I managed to get a few shots that I was actually happy with, and that’s a win in my book. It was a cool way to pay homage to one of my favorite players, and I learned a thing or two about photography along the way.
Maybe I will give this type of project another try in the near future.
