ADVENTURE PHOTO

NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 01 2010
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 JOHAN HELI
NORTHERN ESCAPE HELI, TERRACE, BC

LOCATION_
I was on a photo shoot for Snowboarder
Magazine and Standard Films at Northern
Escape Heli in Terrace British Columbia.

INSPIRATION _
The legend Johan Oloffsson was back
shredding the big mountains after a long hiatus.
That was enough.

SHOT SETUP TIME_

Set up time was minimal, we photographed
any thing that we figured would work. It is very
easy when you have a helicopter and Johan at
your disposal.

ADAIR
COLIN
Time of day, & Time of year: February 2009
Equipment: Canon EOS 1DS MKII
Athlete: Johan Oloffsson

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Colin Adair©
BARREL ROLL COLBY
BROWN
 SNAKE RIVER - JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING

LOCATION_
Jackson Hole, Wyoming is known for many things,
including its abundance of adventure athletes. As a
professional photographer, if you can’t find an athlete
willing to get some exposure in Jackson, you are doing
something wrong. This part of the Snake River is a well
known spot for adventure seekers, because of its close
proximity to Jackson Hole and the quality of rapids. 

INSPIRATION _
There are many amazing things that a professional
kayaker can do in the water that would make a killer
photo, but for me a solid barrel roll is one of the best.
If you can capture it right, you can manage to get the
athlete, the kayak and the water all working in unison to
pull the move off.

SHOT SETUP TIME_

I spent most of the morning shooting from a large raft
that was following the kayakers. I asked this athlete to
perform a series of Barrel Rolls and this was the best
shot of the lot.

Time of day, & Time of year: Early  Morning, September

Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon 70-200 2.8L

Colby Brown ©

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MATTHEW BLUE SUNDAY
WATKINSON HAKUBA, JAPAN

LOCATION_
We were on our way to shoot another aspect in the
local backcountry when we saw this skier begin his
line, so I pulled out my camera and started shooting
there and then.

INSPIRATION _
It’s really not that hard to get a good capture amidst
such inspiring scenery. Even so, cornflower blue
skies are just not that common in this part of the
world and there was a palpable sense that this was a
day to get things done. My original objective was to
capture ourselves enjoying the snow in this spirit,
but as it turned out my favourite shot of the day was
this unknown skier tearing up a mellow line with
great style.

SHOT SETUP TIME_

20 seconds – subject wasn’t running to my schedule
so had no time to waste.

Time of day, & Time of year: Early afternoon, late January

Athlete: Unknown local skier
Equipment: Canon EOS 50D, 70-200 F4 L ISM

Matthew Watkinson
©
CARDRONA SPRING BOOTER
TIM PIER
CE
CARDRONA, NEW ZEALAND

LOCATION_
Skyline ridge run at Cardrona. Bare Barren ridge with gigantic
80 foot tombstone table jump.

INSPIRATION _
The spring of 2007 saw an unusual amount of large
snowfalls that opened up endless opportunities at Cardrona.
John Melville from Development Snowparks approached
Will Jackways with the idea of building a large hip & table
for a shoot. This mammoth feature was the result! John
built the feature entirely by himself and it was incredible.
Although it took a few weeks to get the right weather and
crew together, the final shoot was amazing. Will worked his
way along the hip (hipping to the other side of the table that
you can’t see ) and then eventually sent it straight over the
table. Full speed sled tow in, 80 foot of deck, and plenty of
hang time. One of the biggest back 3’s I have ever seen. 

SHOT SETUP TIME_

I walked around a variety of angles to shoot this jump as it
was so large, there were many variables to consider. Took
around half an hour to decide where to shoot, and then two
afternoon jump sessions over a few weeks.

Time of day, & Time of year: October, 2007

Athlete: Will Jackways
Equipment: Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-70 f3.5 - f4.5 Tim Pie
rce ©

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THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
JOHAN HELI_
COLIN ADAR
A Vancouver based photographer, Colin Adair shoots
for DC Snowboards year round for advertising and
magazine editorial. In the off season he shoots
portraits and lifestyle images for various publications
around the world. He just launched his new website
www.colinadair.com
BLUE SUNDAY_
MATTHEW WATKINSON
I became interested in ski photography after
seeing the work of some friends, and realizing
that good shots were not just for the pros. After
losing my Canon G9 on a ski tour of Mt. Fuji last
year, I decided to upgrade to a DSLR, which made
shooting a lot more interesting. As a recent arrival
to both skiing and photography, it’s fun to record
my progress and that of my friends in both areas.
BARREL ROLL_
COLBY BROWN
Colby Brown specializes in shooting dramatic
landscapes in adventure/travel situations. He has
shot photography work for National Geographic,
The Sierra Club and The Red Cross. He has gallery
work up in Texas and will soon open doors in
North Carolina and Colorado. He currently lives in
Denver, CO.
CARDRONA SPRING BOOTER_
TIM PIERCE
I’m a 22 year old professional photographer and
filmer from New Zealand. I predominantly shoot
extreme sports and am constantly traveling in
search of something new and exciting.
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