Sports Photography Blog

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

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
Top 5 Running Photographers in NYC (And What They Do Differently) Stories

Top 5 Running Photographers in NYC (And What They Do Differently)

Meet the five running photographers shaping the NYC scene, from Olympic track work to run club Sundays. Plus what a running photographer costs in New York and how to start shooting races yourself.

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
New Wave Pool, Secret Wave & CA Safety Stories

New Wave Pool, Secret Wave & CA Safety

Explore the new Wavegarden pool, Jordy Smith's massive Durban wave, and California lifeguard safety alerts.

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
Maui Windsurfers Dominate Fiji & Wavegarden's Desert Wave Pool Redefines Surfing Tech Stories

Maui Windsurfers Dominate Fiji & Wavegarden's Desert Wave Pool Redefines Surfing Tech

Maui's Bernd Roediger clinches Fiji Surf Pro gold with aerial flair, while Wavegarden's new desert wave pool offers 60+ wave types. Surfers and photographers unite for competition magic and tech innovation.

Cezar Pekelman
Bangladesh Surfers Shine at Asian Games & Maui Windsurfers Dominate Fiji Pro Stories

Bangladesh Surfers Shine at Asian Games & Maui Windsurfers Dominate Fiji Pro

Explore inspiring tales of Bangladeshi athletes overcoming stigma at the Asian Games and Maui windsurfers' triumph at Fiji's Cloudbreak. Perfect for surfers and photographers seeking stories of passion and skill.

Cezar Pekelman
Desert Waves, Lake Vibes & Safety Alerts: 2026 Summer Guide Stories

Desert Waves, Lake Vibes & Safety Alerts: 2026 Summer Guide

From a desert wave pool to Oregon lakes, plus safety tips for California surf—your ultimate 2026 summer surf and photo guide.

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
Maui Surfers Shine, New US Wave Pool, CA Beach Safety Stories

Maui Surfers Shine, New US Wave Pool, CA Beach Safety

From Maui’s Fiji Surf Pro victory to a fresh US wave pool, plus California beach safety updates—everything you need in one surf roundup.

Cezar Pekelman
Wave Pools, Cloudbreak Wins & Bangladesh's Olympic Dream Stories

Wave Pools, Cloudbreak Wins & Bangladesh's Olympic Dream

California's new desert wave pool, Maui windsurvers dominate Fiji, and Bangladesh surfers chase Asian Games glory.

Cezar Pekelman