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LA Train Surf Stunt, New CA Wave Pool & Beach Safety Alerts
From a daring LA metro surf stunt to California's newest wave pool and vital beach safety tips, here's what surfers need to know.
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Sports Photography Blog
Guides, tips and stories for athletes and the photographers who shoot them
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Surf's Biggest Week: Bangladesh Dreams and Durban's Secret Day
From Bangladesh's Asian Games surf debut to Jordy Smith's legendary Durban session and a new California wave pool - the surf world is buzzing this week.
Cezar Pekelman
Photography Tips
How to Shoot Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Photos That Sell
Get sharper BJJ photos with real settings, avoid a common mistake, and turn your shots into paid work – plus a quick tip for your next shoot.
Cezar Pekelman
Stories
Roediger Wins Fiji Surf Pro as California Pool Debuts
Bernd Roediger wins Fiji Surf Pro while Wavegarden's DSRT Surf prepares to open in California.
Cezar Pekelman
Photography Tips
How Muay Thai Photography Pays the Bills
Practical Muay Thai photography tips from a fighter's perspective — settings, gear, mistakes, and how to get paid.
Cezar Pekelman
Photography Tips
Kickboxing Photography: Sharp Shots That Pay
Learn the settings, position, and timing to shoot kickboxing sharp and sell your work on Surf Snaps.
Cezar Pekelman
Stories
Maui Windsurfers, California Wave Pool & Surf Safety
Maui windsurfers dominate Fiji, Wavegarden opens in desert, and California lifeguards warn of hazardous surf.
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Maui Wins, DSRT Surf Opens, California Surf Alerts
Bernd Roediger wins in Fiji, DSRT Surf opens desert waves, and California surfers get a sneaker-wave safety check.
Cezar Pekelman
Stories
Maui Cloudbreak Win, DSRT Surf, Bangladesh Asian Games
Maui windsurfers shine at Cloudbreak, California opens DSRT Surf, and Bangladesh surfers aim for Asian Games history.
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Photography Tips
The Best Pixieset Alternative for Sports Photographers in 2026
Pixieset drops its commission to 0 percent on paid plans, but you are still paying $8 to $40 a month for a private, link-based gallery built for one known client at a time. Sports photography needs the opposite: public discovery for strangers who were never sent a link.
Cezar Pekelman
Photography Tips
The Best SmugMug Alternative for Sports Photographers in 2026
SmugMug charges $20 to $37 a month and still takes 15 percent of your markup on every sale, on top of a portfolio model built for clients who already know your name. For sports photography, that combination works against you twice.
Cezar Pekelman
Photography Tips
How to Shoot Better Sumo Photos (And Maybe Get Paid for It)
Learn the camera settings, positioning, and timing that actually work for shooting Sumo — plus how to turn those shots into paid work.
Cezar Pekelman