It got dark outside and I was still waiting for the call. Nothing out of the ordinary. Went over the backpack again – everything seemed to be there. “Shall I just go to bed early tonight?” – I asked myself while trying to go over some emails. Then I got a text message – it was on, it was time to hustle! The guys were running a little late than...

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Although there has been a lot of resistance within the action sports community to the new boy on the scene there is no question now that freestyle scootering is here to stay for the foreseeable future. This trend has been seen played out before a number of times within the community. This is why I foresee a future where those core scooter riders who stick with the sport no matter...

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Here's a fun list of what not to do on a photo shoot, this in no way includes everything you shouldn't do.  Please comment below with more things that you shouldn't do on a shoot, and we will add those with a name credit and a link to your website. Forget vital gear (Camera, Lenses) Forget secondary gear (Flashes, Batteries, etc.) Stand in a dangerous place Step too close to a propeller or...

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If you just got your first camera out of the box, you have probably reached for the Camera Modes dial and changed between the different settings a few times.  Every camera these days has a variety of modes optimized for different shooting conditions, plus several advanced modes. In this article we are going to cover only the important modes, and if you haven't used them, we strongly recommend that you...

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Just a quick look through the viewfinder is hardly ever enough.

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What's worse than shooting in the middle of the day, when the sun is high and the shadows are straight down?  Shooting in the middle of the day in the forest!  Midday spotty lighting is sometimes unavoidable, but with the right approach, good shots can still be captured.  Here's a few tips that will help you GTS (Get The Shot). #1:  Work with the spotty lighting.  Shoot the athlete right...

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How to capture a sequence that will look great.

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How to get the best shots from your Kicker day The snow has just fallen on the mountains, dusting the hills with pristine white powder and as any good snowboarder knows, it is best to hit the kicker within a few days after it's fallen. It is time to pack up your gear and tools to head up for some breathtaking vista, and heart pounding jumps. Grab your best hardworking...

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