The Light Curve

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2 Ways to Get More Life Out of Your Rolling Camera Case

Here are 2 easy ways to get more life out of your rolling camera case/bag.  1) The zipper should close easil…

February 18, 2026

beginner

Does Lens Resolution Matter?

Much of the talk about photography centers around the camera resolution , also known as the megapixels .  But…

January 02, 2026

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The Best Camera Mode For Fans Storming The Court During Flashing Lights

If you're working inside a college basketball arena  and you know the lighting is going to stay the same …

December 16, 2025

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What Makes a Good Sports Picture? Part 3 - Peak Moments

Continuing our series on  what makes a good sports picture , here's an element that will make your pictur…

November 12, 2025

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This Telephoto Lens is Oustanding for Engagement Portraits

It fits in a backpack . It's lighter than a otter pup .  And it's one of my favorite telephoto lense…

October 08, 2025

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Sports Science - Can Caffeine Make You A Better Sports Photographer?

Can knocking down a coffee or tea before a game make you a better sports photographer?  Absolutely , it can.…

September 24, 2025

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How do I Freeze the Rain in My Photos?

GOAL : Make the rain freeze in the air. OUTLOOK: Rain, rain, go away....wait...rain can add amazing textur…

August 27, 2025

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What's the Best Shutter Speed for Sports Coverage?

Never go below 500 shutter speed for sports. At 500 , you may occasionally see slight motion in your images …

July 16, 2025

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The Stats - Gamecocks Crushing Return

by Travis Bell The Stats  series is where I share the   settings  used to create an image , including shutter…

June 30, 2025

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The Stats - Big East Tennis Serve

The Stats  series is where I share the   settings  used to create an image , including shutter speed, apertur…

April 25, 2025

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What Makes a Good Sports Picture? Part 2 - Soft Backgrounds

Continuing our series on what makes a good sports picture , here's an element that will make your picture…

April 08, 2025

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The Stats - Gamecocks Bunker Blast

The Stats  series is where I share the   settings used to create an image , including shutter speed, apertur…

March 26, 2025

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What Makes a Good Sports Picture? Part 1 - One-on-One Isolation

What makes a good sports picture? There are dozens of elements that contribute towards a solid sports pictu…

February 12, 2025

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The Stats - Clemson's Chauncey Wiggins Locked In

The Stats  series is where I share the   settings used to create an image , including shutter speed, aperture…

January 24, 2025

a football journey

A Football Journey - How To Photograph Short Football Passes

A Football Journey   is our series on the   creative path   to capture   better gridiron  pictures. Sports ph…

December 11, 2024

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The Stats - Clemson Soccer vs Wake Forest

The Stats series is where I share the settings used to create an image , including shutter speed, aperture an…

November 20, 2024

a football journey

A Football Journey - Capturing Long Football Passes

A Football Journey is our series on the creative path to capture better gridiron  pictures. Sports photogra…

September 20, 2024

3 Things

3 Things To Do Before You Photograph a Wedding

It's a given that if you photograph enough weddings, the bride and groom are going to be in your car the …

August 05, 2024

enthusiast

Take a Look Around, There's a Different Angle

Most of us see the world from that 5-6 ft height . So it's easy to make pictures from that level . One …

July 10, 2024