Whether it's kindergarten soccer or inter-collegiate athletics, sports are a popular subject for photography. With all that fast movement and tricky lighting situations, though, it can be difficult to freeze an athlete in action. Here are a few tricks to boost your sports photography--and help you catch great action shots during any sporting event.

It's a new year and a new opportunity to start a personal photography project to shake loose your creativity. It's normal to occasionally have a creative roadblock or feel bored with your photography. A themed project is a great way to explore something new while having a clear purpose of keeping you on track.