AP photographer Mat Otero discusses his process of photographing the eclipse totality moment during his 30-year tenure at the Dallas bureau.

AP photographer Mat Otero, who has been working at the Dallas bureau for nearly 30 years, discusses his process behind capturing the moment of eclipse totality. As an experienced eclipse photographer, Otero was prepared for the challenge of making a photo of this scale. With millions interested in the event, he knew that his work needed to grab attention immediately and be dispatched quickly. Utilizing modern cameras, Otero had to manage and edit through numerous photos in a short amount of time, with AP's deadline emphasis of every millisecond.

April 14, 2024
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