Sports Photography Blog

Guides, tips and stories for athletes and the photographers who shoot them

How to Photograph the NYC Marathon: A Course Guide for Photographers Photography Tips

How to Photograph the NYC Marathon: A Course Guide for Photographers

A photographer's guide to the TCS New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026: the six positions worth your morning, the start wave schedule, race day light, the credential and commercial use rules, and how independent photographers actually make money on the day.

Cezar Pekelman
The Best Places to Photograph Runners in NYC for Extra Cash Photography Tips

The Best Places to Photograph Runners in NYC for Extra Cash

Where to stand in New York if you want to make money shooting runners: the choke points in Central Park and Prospect Park, the public tracks where clubs train, cross country season at Van Cortlandt, race days, and what the permit rules actually say.

Cezar Pekelman
The Best Way to Sell Surf Photos Without Chasing Buyers on Instagram Photography Tips

The Best Way to Sell Surf Photos Without Chasing Buyers on Instagram

Instagram makes you hunt down every buyer. Search does the opposite. Here is why surf photos sell better on a page that Google and AI assistants can read, and how surfers find themselves using nothing but a break name and a date.

Cezar Pekelman
Why Nobody Is Buying Your Sports Photos (It's Not Your Photography) Photography Tips

Why Nobody Is Buying Your Sports Photos (It's Not Your Photography)

Your sports photos are not selling, and the photography is rarely the reason. Here are the seven real causes, from slow turnaround and bloated galleries to checkout friction and pricing, ranked by how often they are the culprit.

Cezar Pekelman
How to Start a Side Business Shooting Local Sports Games Photography Tips

How to Start a Side Business Shooting Local Sports Games

A practical guide to starting a sports photography side business: what gear you actually need, what to charge, how to land your first league client, insurance and permission basics, and a realistic first 90 days.

Cezar Pekelman
How to Sell Youth Sports Photos Online (Without Paying for Software) Photography Tips

How to Sell Youth Sports Photos Online (Without Paying for Software)

Learn how to sell youth sports photos online without paying for gallery software. Real 2026 platform costs, what to charge per photo, permission rules, and a free way to list your shots.

Cezar Pekelman
Billiards Photography Tips: Sharp Shots for Pros and Amateurs Photography Tips

Billiards Photography Tips: Sharp Shots for Pros and Amateurs

Learn how to shoot sharp, compelling Billiards photos with easy settings and tips. Discover how these skills can turn into paid work. Surf Snaps helps you sell your shots.

Cezar Pekelman
Bowling Photography: Sharper Shots, Real Payday Tips Photography Tips

Bowling Photography: Sharper Shots, Real Payday Tips

Want crisp Bowling photos? Learn flatfoot settings, avoid blur mistakes, and cash in on local events. No fluff.

Cezar Pekelman
How to Shoot Sharp Softball Photos and Turn Them Into Pay Photography Tips

How to Shoot Sharp Softball Photos and Turn Them Into Pay

Learn real Softball photography tips: settings, positioning, common mistake, and how to sell your shots on Surf Snaps.

Cezar Pekelman
Netball Photography Tips: Sharper Shots & Paid Work Photography Tips

Netball Photography Tips: Sharper Shots & Paid Work

Learn practical Netball photography tips to capture sharp, dynamic shots. Turn your skills into paid work with Surf Snaps.

Cezar Pekelman
How to Shoot Lacrosse Like a Pro (And Get Paid) Photography Tips

How to Shoot Lacrosse Like a Pro (And Get Paid)

Want crisp, action‑filled Lacrosse shots? This post shows real settings, common mistakes, and how to turn your skills into paid gigs.

Cezar Pekelman
Racquetball Photography Tips: Get Sharper Shots Fast Photography Tips

Racquetball Photography Tips: Get Sharper Shots Fast

Struggling with blurry racquetball shots? Learn real camera settings, positioning tips, and how to turn your shots into paid work.

Cezar Pekelman