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I’ve found myself locked away for the last week as i’ve been redesigning my website to try and make a new dynamic portfolio that i’m happy to take into the future. My previous site was formed of two parts with my blog section working separately from my actual portfolio. Over time i found that my blog progressed as i wanted it to, whereas my portfolio had the feeling that it was starting to gather dust. I wanted to make something that kept all my work in the same area including my blog and portfolio including my personal work, alongside any commissioned pieces.

As with anything that’s new there could well be some hidden areas which don’t work or which don’t please you. I realise that it’s impossible to please all tastes but if there’s something that doesn’t sit well with you then don’t stay quiet, let me know. I’d appreciate any constructive criticism you may have so i can build on these foundations.

Overall though i hope you enjoy stopping by and get some inspiration from some of the work i have on display here. Hit this link to be taken to the home page.

With 7 hours to kill in Stockholm airport i’m able to reflect a little on the trip thats just happened. Back in October i hatched a plan to attempt an early season filming trip with Level 1 Productions Kyle Decker and Swedish skier Niklas Eriksson. The Stockholm big air event would be a perfect starting point as we embarked on a 12 day adventure, quite literally to the top of the world joined by skiers Will Wesson and Sig Tveit. Now usually i’d be tempted to run down how things went but the story and images that accompany it are so unique that i’m going to keep them to myself for now to be told another day.

I did keep a little image gallery over on my Facebook Fan Page with some fun memories to check out. And here’s a shot for you. 12 day trip, 44 hours of sunlight. For the brief time the sun is in the sky you really have to make sure you get little gems like this.

Sitting here in the UK and willing the weather forecast to show some snowfall over Europe is making me impatient for the season to start. Whilst i’m waiting for that temperature to drop it’s worth casting back to the end of last season whilst shooting alongside Level 1 at Breckenridge resort in Colorado.

We arrived in Breckenridge after a long drive down from Sun Valley up in Idaho. The lasting impression of this seasons spring shoots was just how un-springlike they were. Arriving on the 1st May we were initially welcomed by 2 foot of fresh snow. It was very surreal battling the cold and fresh snow up on the mountain long after it had already closed for the season.

After the initial snowstorm our time in Breckenridge panned out really well with the resort pulling out all the stops to make our time there a success. Along with a mountain of lunchtime pizza they also supplied some great features, including “Mr T” – a mohawk inspired design allowing the skiers to treat both sides like a halfpipe wall, but landing on a regular kicker landing.

There was a good selection of skiers really getting to grips with the feature and Tom Wallisch had sights set and mind in place with this feature. After a few days back in Colorado it was great to come away with some work and this appeared as a signature poster for Full Tilt. I haven’t seen a copy in the flesh myself but i’m sure a few of you would if you attended any of the premieres this season.

Now, back to checking the forecast……

London Freeze came and went over the weekend and i’m glad to see yet another city big air done and dusted. It was quite a cool weekend only having to get down to London as opposed to on a plane. Nice to catch up with friends and talk about the up and coming winter.

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Yesterday i took advantage of a free day in London. A quick visit to the Tate, a stroll around some shops and an evening catching up with some friends post photo shoot. Back to work today over at London Freeze and its surprisingly sunny. Here’s a few snapshots from my much loved Canon S95. Always in my pocket, always making great shots.

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It’s not everyday that you get the ability to loan a £21,000 camera system. Whilst in Annecy the other week i gladly took advantage of being in a position to try such a camera and took the Leica S2 out for a picnic by the lake.

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Downdays digimag have just brought out their latest offering with a brief interview of mine which i did for them a few weeks ago. There’s a couple of unseen shots in there and some of my ramblings. Its great to see what the guys over at Downdays are doing with this magazine – hopefully it becomes something that will grow and grow. You can check out the interview here. 

It’s take me a week or so to recover from the carnage that was IF3 ski film festival over in Annecy, France. It was a weekend that brought together filmmakers, athletes and the fans to watch and enjoy the offerings from this years movie companies. I made a little album of some shots over on my facebook fan page which you can check out and also wrote a pseudo acceptance speech for the guys over at ESPN.

As i’d mentioned in an earlier post there was a photographic element to this weekend with awards being given for Best European Photographer as well as Best Picture. Now i’d been shortlisted down to the final 8 for best photographer and during the awards ceremony my nerves built up until the award was announced. Alas, it was not to be my year as i just missed out coming in second place.

5 minutes later i found out that i’d won the best picture and was more than happy to collect my award. All planned thanks and recognition to anyone that had helped me this season went out the window as i bumbled my way through accepting tit, but what the hell it was a night to enjoy. Ordering pizza and champagne at 1 in the morning, sat around with my friends reflecting on a great weekend in France was the icing on the cake.

Thanks a lot IF3 Annecy, can’t wait for next year.

Australian skier Dhanu Sherpa takes Best Picture (more…)

I made the journey across from Geneva yesterday, leaving from a train station called Geneve Eaux-Vives. I’ve spent quite a long time in Geneva now this summer, so i know that its actually beautiful but If this was my first impressions of the city, then i’d probably get on the first train out of there! What are they thinking? Crazy stuff from the Swiss.

“Welcome to Geneva!”

I’ve just been informed that Annecy is just about the most photographed town outside of Paris, and I can see why. Tourism Annecy have put me up in the most beautiful of settings and I’m looking forward to the next three days here. In this never ending summer, I actually just went for a swim in the lake. I’m pretty sure it’s October tomorrow. Why oh why did I not pack my flip flops?

My hotel on the left

I’m off for a preview of the photo gallery (although I did sneak a peak last night). I think it looks amazing but feel that there’s stringer work there than mine. Regardless I’m going to have a great weekend, take in everything Annecy has to offer and watch a fair few movies!

This weekend all eyes of the ski industry get focused on Annecy, France for a weekend of movies, parties, business talk and an awards ceremony at IF3. I’m heading over tomorrow before the festivities kick off and will try and keep you updated a little over the weekend on its progress.

One exciting addition to this years awards evening is an award for best European photographer. We were required to make a submission during the summer and 8 photographers were selected for a gallery during the event, with the title going to one at Saturday nights ceremony. My submission was shortlisted so will be keeping my fingers crossed for Saturday night!