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Tips for incorporating action photography into your commercial portfolio
In 2002, Nike won an Emmy for Move, a campaign featuring gymnasts, joggers, basketballers, hockey players, footballers, and more in constant motion: skating, dribbling, sprinting, vaulting, and dunking. In 2003, Apple’s iPod Silhouettes campaign highlighted people mid-dance, capturing the energy of movement. And in 2012, Red Bull financed the skydiver Felix Baumgartner, as he broke… Continue reading Tips for incorporating action photography into your commercial portfolio
Picturing the future of NFTs in sports
At the end of last year, Deloitte Global released a prediction for 2022: NFTs for sports media, they estimated, would generate over $2 billion in transactions over the course of the year, doubling the number we saw in 2021. Furthermore, they predicted that four to five million sports fans worldwide would acquire an NFT sports… Continue reading Picturing the future of NFTs in sports
Redefining age in active lifestyle photography
In 2020, Subaru ran a commercial celebrating the relationship between a grandma and her granddaughter, as they embark on a road trip. They get milkshakes, dance along to the radio, and chat about the future. At one point, after noticing her granddaughter make eye contact with a cute boy, the grandma runs out to get… Continue reading Redefining age in active lifestyle photography
Veteran photo editor Jim Colton on how all those Olympic photos get processed
Journalists working in the press room at the 2022 Olympic Games. Maja Hitij/Getty Images Capturing photos at the Olympic Games is truly an Olympian-level effort, from packing the right gear to scouting positions and getting indelible shots in all kinds of weather conditions. It doesn’t stop at the camera, though. With a worldwide audience watching,… Continue reading Veteran photo editor Jim Colton on how all those Olympic photos get processed
Tom Pennington on the complexities of shooting alpine skiing at the 2022 Olympics
Matteo Marsaglia of Team Italy skis during the Men’s Downhill 2nd training session ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Alpine Ski Centre on February 04, 2022 in Yanqing, China. Tom Pennington/Getty Images Getty photographer Tom Pennington has been documenting alpine ski racing for over a decade and is currently in Beijing,… Continue reading Tom Pennington on the complexities of shooting alpine skiing at the 2022 Olympics
Five tips for celebrating sports in commercial photography
In 2019, when the United States women’s national soccer team claimed their fourth World Cup title, fans could be heard chanting, “Equal pay!” The same year, the team fought for fair pay and treatment as part of a gender discrimination lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation. Since then, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia have… Continue reading Five tips for celebrating sports in commercial photography
The New Canon EOS R6 Firmware Is Incredibly Impressive
The Canon EOS R6 won my respect with an impressive autofocus system that excels even with fast subjects and tricky lighting. But, that system just got an upgrade. Earlier this month, Canon released firmware 1.5 for the EOS R6, which adds vehicle detection, among other improvements. I downloaded the latest Canon R6 firmware to see… Continue reading The New Canon EOS R6 Firmware Is Incredibly Impressive
Red Bull Illume 2021: The Best Sports Photos from Around the World
Red Bull Illume has announced the winning photographs from its 15th annual Action Sports Photography competition. Over the years, the Red Bull Illume competition says it has solidified itself as one of the largest photo competitions in the world and has produced some of the best action and sports photographs showcasing the most creative and… Continue reading Red Bull Illume 2021: The Best Sports Photos from Around the World
How to Capture the Best Quality Low Light Sports Photos
Professional sports photographer Paul Rutherford shares valuable advice on how to tackle fast-paced sports shoots in low-light situations. Sports photography is exciting yet challenging, even in the most favorable shooting conditions. Add to the mix low lighting conditions, and it can become a frustrating experience that leads to blurry or outright missed shots if not… Continue reading How to Capture the Best Quality Low Light Sports Photos