Introducing, Bill's Sports Photography Book

We are so excited to announce Bill's new book, Sports Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots is now available for pre-order from Peachpit and on Amazon (it is officially released April 16). In the book, Bill takes you through every sport, showing you how to capture the key elements – motion and emotion, style and scene, place and purpose.

The book covers the fundamental techniques of understanding lighting, handling composition and focus, and timing peak action.

Also, join the book’s Flickr group to share your photos and ideas for great sports shots at flickr.com/groups/sportsphotographyfromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Northern Lights Photo Tour

World Press Photo Contest

We are so honored and excited to announce that Bill will be the 2013 World Press Photo contest Sports Jury Chair. Bill previously  served as a jury member of World Press Photo contest in 2010 and has won four World Press Photo awards. To learn more about the competition and the members of the jury, visit http://www.worldpressphoto.org/2013-photo-contest-jury.

Upcoming Manfrotto Webinar

Want to get a in-depth look at what it is like to cover the Olympics? Then sign up for Bill's upcoming Webinar with the Manfrotto School of Xcellence. This free Webinar is October 30 at 2 p.m. (EST). You can reserve your seat online today.

In his presentation, Bill will take you through the challenges of covering such high speed and high stakes events. He will also discuss getting the shot of Olympic glory from his spot on the finish line. Learn the set-ups in this one hour Webinar, Shooting at the Olympics.

Resource Magazine

Just in time for the Summer Olympics, Resource Magazine's newest edition features a profile of Bill and his sports photography over the years. In the interview, Bill discusses his influences, favorite things about shooting sports, and tips for starting photographers. The Resource Magazine Summer 2012 print edition is now available.

N-Photo Magazine Interview

Check out Bill's latest interview featured in issue 6 of N-Photo Magazine now available. In his interview, Bill discusses his career and provides tips for macro photography.

Nikon Solutions Expo

This week, Laura and I are traveling to Germany for Nikon Deutschland's Nikon Solutions Expo. The Expo, April 27-28, brings together professional photographers, hobby photographers, and photo enthusiasts to showcase some of the latest technology and hold educational workshops and seminars.

Nearly all of my ancestors came to the USA from Germany, and it's always a treat to be back "home." My great great great great grandfather Wilhem came to the States on a boat by himself when he was five years old, with a small suitcase and a note pinned to his chest.  His parents sent him during the European potato famine as they could not take care of him.  This is a guy I would like to have met.  Talk about tough.

We're honored to be a part of such an inspiring group of presenters including Joe McNally, Serge Romanov, Jens Brüggemann, Mayk Azzato, Robin Preston, Florian Schulz, Ralph Man, Sebastian Wiegärtner, and Maike Jarsetz.

We will be presenting three times a day at 10:45, 12:45 and 17:15 on D-SLR Video, Sports Photography and the Simple Love of Photography -- if I am not on the stage you'll be able to find me trying to absorb some of the wealth of information being offered.

Wir würden uns freuen Sie dort zu sehen.

NMC Photo Safari

We are thrilled to announce this year's NMC Photo Safari in Jackson Hole May 26-28. Bill and Nikon Professional Services Field Operations Manager Scott Diussa will lead a long weekend of photography workshops and video instruction, with an emphasis on critique and technique. Come walk in the footsteps of Ansel Adams and create your own timeless images.

Registration is now open, so make sure to reserve your spot on this exciting adventure.

TWiT Photo Episode

This past week, Bill Skyped in from the road for an interview with TWiT Photo TV. Check out his discussion about his equipment, set up, and preparation for sporting events and music videos in Episode 48.

Capturing Your Vision

We are so excited to announce Bill's upcoming workshop Emotional Motion: Capturing Your Vision sponsored by Adorama and Nikon. This special event is April 19 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. (EST) at the Adorama Building in New York. Registration is $25 and each attendee will receive a $25.00 coupon at the event in exchange for a copy of their registration receipt.

The coupon will be valid for 30 days towards the purchase of any merchandise when presented at either Adorama’s retail store at 42 West 18th Street, New York, or for an online purchase at www.adorama.com

Sign up now to attend.