Stories
Wave Pools, Beach Safety & Boogie Board Tales
Discover California's new Wavegarden pool, lifeguard safety tips, and boogie board nostalgia for surfers & photographers.
Cezar Pekelman
Sports Photography Blog
Guides, tips and stories for athletes and the photographers who shoot them
Stories
Photography Tips
BMX Photography Tips: How to Get Sharper Action Shots
Real BMX photography tips from a shooter who's been there. Better settings, better angles, and how to get paid for the shots.
Cezar Pekelman
Photography Tips
Mountain Biking Photography Tips That Land You Paid Work
Learn real camera settings and positions to shoot sharper Mountain Biking photos — and how to turn those skills into paid work.
Cezar Pekelman
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
Stories
Maui Windsurfers Conquer Cloudbreak, New Wave Pool Drops in SoCal
Maui's Bernd Roediger wins Fiji Surf Pro at Cloudbreak, plus Wavegarden's new wave pool opens in California. Catch the latest surf news!
Cezar Pekelman
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
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