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Freestyle Skiing Photography: Real Tips to Nail the Shot Photography Tips

Freestyle Skiing Photography: Real Tips to Nail the Shot

Learn the exact camera settings, positions, and timing that make freestyle skiing photos actually pop — plus how to turn the shots into paid work.

Cezar Pekelman
How to Get Sharp Alpine Skiing Shots That Sell Photography Tips

How to Get Sharp Alpine Skiing Shots That Sell

Learn real settings, positioning, and timing for crisp Alpine Skiing photos, avoid a common mistake, and sell your shots on Surf Snaps.

Cezar Pekelman
How to Shoot Biathlon: Settings, Spots, and Getting Paid Photography Tips

How to Shoot Biathlon: Settings, Spots, and Getting Paid

Real settings, positions, and mistakes from years shooting biathlon — plus how to turn those photos into paid work.

Cezar Pekelman
How to Make Money as a Sports Photographer: The Complete Guide Photography Tips

How to Make Money as a Sports Photographer: The Complete Guide

Gear, pricing, where to shoot, who to partner with, and how to actually get paid once the photos are taken. Every piece of the sports photography business in one place.

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SmugMug vs. Pixieset vs. Surf Snaps: Best Way to Sell Sports Photos Online in 2026 Photography Tips

SmugMug vs. Pixieset vs. Surf Snaps: Best Way to Sell Sports Photos Online in 2026

SmugMug charges a monthly plan plus a cut of every sale. Pixieset charges commission only on its free tier. Both were built for wedding and portrait clients who already know your name. Here is how they actually compare for selling sports photos.

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NYC Running Events This Weekend: Where to Shoot August 29-30, 2026 Photography Tips

NYC Running Events This Weekend: Where to Shoot August 29-30, 2026

A Governors Island 10K, a costumed Hudson River fun run, and a Central Park cancer awareness run all land on the same weekend. Here is where each one starts, when, and why it is worth showing up with a camera.

Cezar Pekelman
Ski Jumping Photography: Get Sharper Shots & Turn Passion Into Pay Photography Tips

Ski Jumping Photography: Get Sharper Shots & Turn Passion Into Pay

Learn how to nail fast shutter speeds, ideal positioning, and avoid blur when shooting ski jumping. Turn your shots into paid work with Surf Snaps.

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Cross-Country Skiing Photography Tips That Actually Work Photography Tips

Cross-Country Skiing Photography Tips That Actually Work

Get sharper, more compelling XC ski photos with real settings and pro tips. Learn how to shoot fast action and turn skills into paid work.

Cezar Pekelman
Speed Skating Photography Tips: From Blurry to Pro Shots Photography Tips

Speed Skating Photography Tips: From Blurry to Pro Shots

Master shutter speed, positioning, and timing to capture sharp speed skating shots. Turn your photos into paid work with these tips.

Cezar Pekelman
Luge Photography: Sharper Shots & Extra Cash Photography Tips

Luge Photography: Sharper Shots & Extra Cash

Shoot faster Luge action with real settings, dodge common mistakes, and turn skills into paid gigs on Surf Snaps.

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Shoot Bobsledding Like a Pro: Settings, Mistakes, and Paid Work Tips Photography Tips

Shoot Bobsledding Like a Pro: Settings, Mistakes, and Paid Work Tips

Learn how to get sharp Bobsledding shots with the right shutter speed, position, and timing. Turn your skills into paid work too.

Cezar Pekelman
Curling Photography: 5 Quick Tips for Sharp Shots Photography Tips

Curling Photography: 5 Quick Tips for Sharp Shots

Shoot curling like a pro: settings, mistakes, and how to turn your shots into paid work.

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