"If It Moves, Shoot It"
by Jeff Swinger
On Zoom November 23rd, 2026
If It Moves, Shoot It! isn't really about sports photography. It's about getting out of your head and making pictures.
Jeff's philosophy is pretty simple: know your camera, understand what it can do, and then stop thinking about the camera. The goal is to understand how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO work together so you can make a decision quickly and get back to paying attention to what's happening in front of you.
He'll show you how those settings can help you stop action, show motion, or create a little drama in your photographs. Whether it's a horse running, grandkids playing, waves crashing, or something that just happens to move at the right moment, Jeff is always looking for ways to make the photograph more interesting.
His philosophy is basically Keep It Simple, Stupid. Don't overthink it. Know your gear. Be ready. Pay attention. And when something happens, make the picture.
Photographer and educator Jeff Swinger, owner of Swingman Photo, has spent more than 30 years capturing stories through his lens. His career took off during 16 years at The Cincinnati Enquirer, where he learned the craft of visual storytelling while covering news and sports. From there, his career took him to four Olympic Games for USA Today Sports, along with Super Bowls, the Kentucky Derbys, MLB, NBA, and countless other major sporting events.
Through Swingman Photo, Jeff leads workshops and photo adventures on his own and in partnership with Hunt’s Photo Education throughout the U.S. and around the world. His teaching is grounded in more than three decades of real-world experience as a photojournalist and sports photographer.
