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
Sports Photography Blog
Guides, tips and stories for athletes and the photographers who shoot them
Photography Tips
Stories
Wavegarden Opens New Desert Surf Oasis & Maui Riders Dominate Fiji
California's newest wave pool launches near Coachella Valley while Maui's Bernd Roediger claims victory at Fiji Surf Pro.
Cezar Pekelman
Stories
Photographer Spotlight: Rodrigo's Tourmaline Surf Gallery
Over a thousand photos from one July session at Tourmaline. Rodrigodeckfilmes shot the kind of set that makes an entire beach day worth reliving, one wave at a time.
Cezar Pekelman
Surf Spots
A Day at Tourmaline: Surf Photos from America's First Surf Park
Mellow, consistent, and open to every skill level, Tourmaline has been the easiest wave in San Diego to fall in love with since 1963. A fresh set from a July session at the park is up now.
Cezar Pekelman
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
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.
Cezar Pekelman
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.
Cezar Pekelman
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
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.
Cezar Pekelman
Stories
Waves, Waves and Tech: Global Surf Stories in Action
A roundup of surf action from Bangladesh ASG dreams, Fiji's brutal waves, and California's new wave pool tech.
Cezar Pekelman
Stories
Maui Wins Fiji Pro, Wavegarden Opens, Bangladesh Games
Maui dominates Fiji, a desert wave pool opens in California, and Bangladesh debuts at Asian Games—three stories fueling surf dreams.
Cezar Pekelman
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