Who are the top amateur billiard photographers?

[Tony_in_MD]

I second Rich R.

I know someone else said it but I want to make sure to call it out. Rich R is one of the best I've ever seen. He shoots the US Open every year and many of his shots are just amazing. He's also shot our state 9 ball championships several times and he has the ability to read players get just the right shot at the moment. Many of his pics tell the player's internal story.

If you PM him, he'll be glad to send you links to his library and sell you some amazing shots.

Brian in VA

 

[Cornerman]

I was wondering, who are the top amateur billiard photographers? By this, I mean people who snap pictures at events as a hobby, rather than to make money from it.

You did say amateur, right?

Diana Hoppe and RickS - are they professionals? And where do you put Steve Booth and JRCalvert?

RichR and JCIN have taken the best photos for amateurs that I can think of. They may even bounced a few ideas back and forth on equipment.

Freddie <~~~ world's worst published amateur photograph

 

[OneIron]

Got to disagree with you here. I did the whole "How hard could it be?" thing. Three years later I have a very small understanding of photography and all that is possible even in a pool room setting. I would wager I have shot as much as anyone in the last few years and the key is something Mason King told me "All of the interesting stuff happens after the shot." or before in some cases. No way I could of shot these pictures three years ago without good equipment.

That's good stuff! (I just added you as a contact on Flickr). I love pool. And I love photography. But it never occurred to me to combine the two. You've inspired me.

 

[OneIron]

I've always been hesitant to take my Canon T3i into smoky pool rooms for fear of nicotine seeping into the nooks and crannys of the electronics and optics. I usually take my my little Canon Powershot Powershot SX230. Is this a legitimate concern?

 

[OneIron]

This thread reminds me that AZB needs a photography forum. You guy listening?

 

[billiardshot]

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