The Light Curve

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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…

September 16, 2026

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3 Sports to Shoot to Become a Better Photographer

1. SOCCER This constant-action sport is absolute chaos. The ball moves around like it's in a pinball mac…

August 11, 2026

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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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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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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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Should I Keep Both Eyes Open When Shooting?

If you want to be  aware of your surroundings to protect yourself  and be able to react to unexpected momen…

February 11, 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

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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

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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

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NBA Tells Photographers To Wait For The Moment

NBA Photos is encouraging its still photographers to dial back on shooting so many images . Digital mirrorle…

September 11, 2024