EF lens recommendations for media day sports photos

[ljr8]

Hi everyone I am a beginner photographer and I have been asked to take my schools track teams media day photos, I currently use the EOS Rebel T7 camera. Should I get another lens to take these photos or should my lens be fine?Also where should I get backdrop and lighting kits/set ups from?

[kvbarkley]

What lens do you have?

Just what kind of pictures do you want to take?

[ljr8]

an EF-S 18-55mm lens

[ebiggs1]

Your kit lens and photoshop should work well. If these are static photos you might want a tripod. 

[justadude]

Your comment about sports photos makes me think this is for outdoor events, but your comment about lighting makes me think it might be indoor group shots.  A little more information on that (including your current lens, as kvbarkley asks) will help us give you better advice.

[ljr8]

this is an indoor event, and there will be many group shots, I have an EF-S 18-55 mm lens

[ebiggs1]

Is something along this sample what you are after? 

[ljr8]

yes!

[wq9nsc]

These types of sports photos aren't demanding of equipment since you likely aren't capturing fast action shots.  So your current lens setup is probably fine.

B&H and Adorama have long been my sources for cameras and gear and they have plenty of lighting equipment (including used).  But artificial lighting is a complex subject and quickly gets expensive so spend some time educating yourself on what you will need for this process.

Rodger

[Tintype_18]

I have taken sports photos of X country and baseball.  You might take photos of the events and experiment with settings. It's a learning experience...especially fun if the grandkids are involved.