Marilyng wrote:
I strive for action shots & it isn’t always easy to get a shot of their face with a helmet,if I get one I am happy but our grandson prefers the shots without the face.I strive for tact sharp images,we know who he is so we don’t always need a mug shot lol,that’s what our grandsons call them!
I think all of us on this particular section will agree we work to do just as you suggested you do: Strive for action. Irrespective of how hard it may be, there are certain conventions that help shape the feel of the game as the action peaks. Although there will be certain exceptions, the determination/grit/struggle shown in the faces of the players is all but necessary—especially for those of us who may not know the player. Seeing the face provides a window into the player’s emotion at the moment the image was captured.
Obviously if your only audience is immediate family, then of course you know who your grandson is. He’s blessed to have a grandmother who wants to record his playing days. I believe Jules’ suggestions were to simply help, not criticize the OP.