Preparing the shoot the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics

The big day has arrived. Tonight is the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, and I have a lot o…

What does an Olympic photographer do at the Olympics before the Games begin?

Before the Olympic Games get into full blown action, I am based at the Main Press Center (MPC) for much of the time. During this …

Gearing up for Rio De Janeiro - What I am taking with me to the Olympics

I am now two days away from my flight out to Rio de Janeiro and I am in full blown packing mode. When most people go on a long va…

The 8 challenges of an Olympic photographer in Rio

The Summer Olympics are only a little more than a week away, and no doubt you have seen the endless news reports about the lack o…

Eight photos I want to capture at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Whenever I teach photography, I encourage people to challenge themselves to capture photos that go beyond the obvious. Well...you…

Olympic workflow - How much has technology changed in the last 2 years, and how much will it help me in Rio?

It is a little less than 3 weeks before I leave for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and I am doing final testing of all th…

A rare view inside the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO

Last week I made the trip to Colorado Springs to meet up with my friends at the US Olympic Committee and to get an exclusive behi…