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Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Consider Getting a Telephoto Zoom Lens Now (Shutterbug Video)
Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 12, 2018  | 

Shutterbug photographer Jordan Matter is back with a new how-to video, this time giving you three reasons you should seriously consider adding a telephoto zoom lens to your gear bag now. 

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Watch Celebrating Croatian World Cup Players Smother Photographers & Then Apologize with a Kiss
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 12, 2018  | 

Croatian national team players were understandably excited after forward Mario Mandžukić scored the deciding goal in extra time at the World Cup yesterday, and some photographers got more caught up in the celebration than they expected.

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Want to Know What It's Like to Be a Pro Motorsport Photographer Covering a 24-Hour Race? Watch This!
Dan Havlik  |  May 03, 2018  | 

One the most fun things I’ve ever done was to photograph the 24 Hours of Le Mans car race in France. Of course, I was shooting it as an amateur with very limited access to the track, the cars, and the pits. And I did go back to the hotel to catch a little sleep at one point. (But it was still fun nonetheless and I got some great shots.)

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The #1 Rule of Sports Photography: Use Your Camera!
Ron Leach  |  Jan 09, 2018  | 

If there’s one universal rule of sports photography, it’s that you have to actually use your camera if you want to get the shot. Evidently these sideline photographers at last night’s College Football National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia missed the memo, because none of them has a camera eye up to their eye as the ball is in the air.

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Capturing Fast Action: Our 8 Favorite Reader Photos from the “Action, Adventure & Energy” Assignment
The Editors  |  Dec 21, 2017  | 

Today’s camera gear is faster than ever and much of it is tailor-made for capturing any sort of motion or movement. So then why do so many photographers struggle to shoot compelling images of action, adventure, and energy? Part of it has to do with timing and part of it has to do with composition. Your camera and lens can only do so much and there’s more to a great action shot than simply capturing the moment and making sure it’s in focus. 

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How to Photograph Big Wave Surfing: Jay Watson Captures a Brave Surfer Riding a Giant
Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 20, 2017  | 

There’s big wave riding and there’s BIG wave riding and for that, brave surfers go to Mavericks near Half Moon Bay, California. 

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How It Was Shot: The Story Behind This Photo of Fitness Model Clair Crawford
Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 19, 2017  | 

While Shutterbug reader Justin Cale mainly focuses on wildlife photography, he’s recently started adding people in the mix in an effort to expand his photographic horizons. “

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Photographing World Series-Winning Shortstop Carlos Correa’s Unusual Training Routine
Barry Tanenbaum  |  Dec 19, 2017  | 

That’s Carlos Correa, Houston Astros shortstop, in February, 2016, on a secluded beach on the south coast of Puerto Rico, training for the upcoming season. He’d been named American League Rookie of the Year for 2015, but no achievement was going to make this driven professional let up in his efforts to stay ahead of the game.

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Sports Photography as Art: Eric Bakke’s Tips on Capturing Striking Images of Athletes
Barry Tanenbaum  |  Dec 06, 2017  | 

Of course sports photographer Eric Bakke can capture the peak action moments. He’s team photographer for the Denver Broncos, shoots X Games for ESPN, and contributes sports images to newspapers, magazines, and organizations. Here, though, we want to talk about his pursuit of a different kind of sports image, one that most often pictures a single athlete and aims for art over action.

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How to Become a Professional Sports Photographer: Tips and Advice from Pro Shooters
Maria Piscopo  |  Nov 30, 2017  | 

A graduate from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a degree in commercial photography, Andy Batt is an accomplished photographer and photo educator. The Portland, Oregon-based Batt is well known for his sports photography and his expert ability to create beautifully lit, high-intensity action shots that capture moments of peak performance.

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Learn How to Shoot Great Action Photos While Panning with Your Camera (Video)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 14, 2017  | 

David Bergman is a top sports photographer, and in this two-minute tutorial he demonstrates how to convey motion in action photos by “panning” with your camera. The technique involves moving the camera at the same speed as your subject, with the goal of keeping the subject sharp while creating a blurred effect in the background. 

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Sports Photography Tips: Here’s How to Get the Money Shot When Shooting Action (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 31, 2017  | 

We’ve had a few opportunities to shoot alongside top sports photographer Patrick Murphy-Racey, and on every occasion we gained a wealth of information about capturing action. By watching the 10-minute tutorial below you’ll learn a few of Murpey-Racey’s secrets for shooting spectacular sports images.

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Shooting Baseball Sharpens Your Photo Skills
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 03, 2017  | 

Action, colorful uniforms, human drama and predictable photo opps—baseball and photography go together like hot dogs and beer. 

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How Pro Sports Photographer Brad Mangin Makes Money Selling Baseball Photos Shot with His iPhone
Barry Tanenbaum  |  Jul 24, 2017  | 

Not long ago, pro sports photographer Brad Mangin wrote a story for the PetaPixel website that was titled, I Earned More From Photo Gigs in 2016 With My iPhone Than My DSLRs!

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8 Tips for Better Action Photos with a Simple Camera Panning Technique (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 15, 2017  | 

Josh Katz is a young photographer with great skills and an ability to teach them to others. In this tutorial he provides eight steps for adding impact to action photos with a simple camera panning technique.

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