Monitor Calibration Basics

On your own monitor, images will always look exactly as you edited them. Over time, they may vary slightly, but will still look similar to the way you envisioned. And over time, screens can change too. This is a serious issue that all photographer’s must face, and is something not to be overlooked. This is especially true with magazines and anything that is sent to be printed. You want your action shots to look sick in magazines, right?...

May 10, 2011 · 1 min · 122 words · Brian Ayala

Testie Tuesday: Shaman Rocks!

At first glance, the Shaman can appear daunting. The harder you push this tool, the better it performs. The tips NEVER dive. BIG sweet spot makes them easy. AND the sidecut arcs clean trenches in crud or groomers! Epic breakthrough ski that will be talked about for years! Great job Icelantic!” And great job to you too, Sir. Thanks for the good words – you’re what keeps us pumpin. No Shamans in your local store?...

May 10, 2011 · 1 min · 80 words · Ian Miller

THE WEST COAST SESSION COVERAGE ON FREESKIERS

On Wednesday morning we prepared for what was to be a climactic final day to close out WCS5. The sun was gleaming brilliantly off the rolling slopes of Mt. Jon Marks is one skier who knows how to give ‘er. He took several brutal slams over the day but still came out with some of the best shots. Hey, they say Babe Ruth had the record for the most strikeouts, right?...

May 10, 2011 · 1 min · 80 words · Eric Erickson

Bomb Snow Brogue

Our friends down at Bomb Snow Magazine in Bozeman, MT held the first annual Bomb Snow Brogue a couple weeks ago in Cooke City, MT.  Blending some of the craziest zones in North America with some of the best riders from the area, the Brogue looks like it’s in line to be one of the gnarliest and most fun events to compete in each season.  We’re really stoked for those guys and how the event turned out, and know that we can expect a lot more from them in years to come!...

May 9, 2011 · 1 min · 117 words · Emily Hoffman

GMF ? Morning Photo Glory

Banger photos keep coming in from Green Mountain Freeride. Walking back up the stairs I hear Holly fumbling for her things. Shae is still sleeping; I flip on her lights, ?wake up kid!? I hear a grown and I go back to tending bacon. Within minutes we are cruising towards Victor, Idaho. Brady Johnston is leading the way in his white Chevy pickup. We are on time and waiting for the photographers, 5:02 a....

May 9, 2011 · 1 min · 141 words · Steven Cardenas

Momentum 22' Halfpipe into Airbag!

See image above where we have added the pipe and airbag in its planned location. The Olympic-sized superpipe will be the training ground for the next generation of Olympians. Pipe will be cut by Whistler’s newly acquired 22' global pipe cutter. This pipe will be exclusively available to Momentum Ski Camps only. Multi X Games Champion Simon Dumont also plans to come out to coach and ride with us this summer!...

May 9, 2011 · 1 min · 100 words · Brian Johnson

Use Your Noggin: Sign Up for Camp!

Spots for camp are filling up fast! Do yourself a favor, use your noggin and sign up for Sessions 1 or 2! That’s right. Sign up, it will be worth your while. How do you sign up you ask? For all you helmet seekers out there, use the discount code RED2011 and you are all set. Remember, you must pay in full to receive your prize. For the college folk in need of a discount, use the code collegeBUMdeal....

May 9, 2011 · 1 min · 100 words · Paul Ewing

5 Articles to Help You Learn How to Market

We've said it before, and will say it again.  It has a ton of thoughts and a full plan for getting your business going.  It's tough to find action photography marketing articles on the web.  Hopefully a good one!  This article will tell you some more basic ideas to help you find clients.  Finding clients should not be like searching for the lost city of Atlantis!...

May 8, 2011 · 1 min · 79 words · Richard Smith

Ken’s Cabin Hut Trip Report

We saw a couple people snowshoeing and one guy cross country skiing during the first couple miles. That was until the sticky icky started to invade my climbing skins. Otherwise I had to grin and bear it with no glide and a huge ball and chain penalty. Arty seemed to fare a bit better with the glop karma so he paraded ahead a bit. After the four hour haul the road turned to reveal our homey cabin at the top of the pass....

May 7, 2011 · 2 min · 417 words · Jeffrey Young

First Friday, PARR Prints, Custom T?s, FRIDAY MAY 6th, 2011

Hey There and Happy Friday! I was completely blown away. These new pieces are no exception ? he never ceases to amaze me? and personalize them, of course, if you want. So, grab your friends and come to First Friday tonight at Battery 621 (621 Kalamath St). Don?t miss it. Hope to see you! Enjoy, Annelise P.S. We just received a brand new shipment of 1Degree Hats! Coolest yet… ....

May 6, 2011 · 1 min · 124 words · John Wagner

Importing In Adobe Lightroom 3

It will automatically open when you connect your camera or card if Lightroom is already open.  The module is designed to be worked from left to right.  There are several options for importing images.  There are several options on the right side.  Then hit Date, and choose (DD) and press insert.  Now do the same for both (MM)Month and (YY)Year.  Here you could create a custom metadata template....

May 6, 2011 · 1 min · 76 words · Lisa Hunter

Photo Overload

Haven’t posted in a while so I thought I would upload a bunch of eye candy.

May 6, 2011 · 1 min · 16 words · Michael Bennett

Skiershop Staff Profile ? Jeff Neagle ? Sales, Service & Jib Ninja

How long have you worked at Skiershop: A year and a half. Ideal day on the hill? Rossi FKS 18/Marker Jester Boots ? Nordica Dead Money Outerwear ? First Drop/Outdoor Technology Goggles ? Electric EG1s Best day ever? Either the first day I landed a cork 7 or the first time I landed a dub. Summertime activity and tool of choice? Mountain Biking – Giant Reign 1. Favorite Stowe apres location?...

May 6, 2011 · 1 min · 71 words · Stephen Moreno