How to take good photos at a football stadium

A good photo of the stadium is the best memory of the visit. You don’t need a professional camera: with your phone and a bit of method you can get a photo that’s a pleasure to show.

Before you go in

• Charge your phone. Between photos and a digital ticket, the battery goes fast.
• Check the club’s rules. Many stadiums limit large cameras and long lenses; with a phone there’s usually no problem.
• Arrive early. With the stands empty and the light before the match, you get the best photos of the pitch.

Which shots work

1. The façade or the outside, ideally in the afternoon light.
2. The pitch from your seat, to show the real view you had.
3. A detail: the ticket, a scarf, a gate with the stadium’s name.
4. The scoreboard, before or after, to pin down the score.

Respect others

Don’t block the view of the people behind you, and avoid pointing the camera close at other people without their permission.

Your photo of the day in Awaystamp

In Awaystamp, visits verified with a photo score more than those without one, and the photo goes on your passport stamp. That way you get the memory and the points.