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Last race of the season

Last race of the season
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

A great showing For the Sir Sams Invitational. 30+ riders from across the province arrived at the 'All Season Resort' for 1pm Sunday Sept. 26, (http://sirsams.com/) to show their support for the last race of the season. Congratulations to the Bishop family & all of their amazing staff for a great year & more exciting seasons to come!

2 light set up. 430 ex camera left at 1/8 power, zoomed to 50mm. Second 430 ex was camera right, behind rider. 1/16 power, zoomed to 105mm.

Brodee Harte

Brodee Harte
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

Single 430ex camera left (on tripod over uneven terrain), eye level, 1/4 power, no modifier.
Additional CC please

Loop

Loop
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

Another set from the freestyle competition earlier this season on the Gull. Moves like this all happens so fast & you don't realize just how far they get themselves out of the water - pretty impressive!

Sir Sam's Race Night

Sir Sam's Race Night
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

Brian keeping pace aroung the last big berm & trying to get his double lap of 10 km to under 32 mins.

1 bare 430ex camera left @ 1/4 power
& 1 bare 430ex behind Brian @ 1/16 power that did not fire.

Rear sync would have benefited this image or a faster shutter speed to completely freeze the motion(I find the foward blur to be distracting). I am already finding the limitations of low power strobes but still have so much to learn!

Sir Sam's Race Night

Sir Sam's Race Night
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

Michaela (she is only 6 years old) working hard to keep up with the big boys & doing exceptionaly well.

1 bare 430ex camera left @ 1/2 power

Boater X

Boater X
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

Up to 5 paddlers at a time would start from the top of the dam & run the length of the river battling for first place. This bottleneck feature is called Top Drop & there are only 1 or 2 lines to successfully navigate this feature. There were a few tense & exciting moments for sure & surprisingly no one had to swim from a wet exit.

Free Style

Free Style
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

Connor attempting to set up for a backwards loop in a pushy feature called the Terminator on the Gull River, Minden ON.

I actually have a two light set up for this shot. 2 bare 430EX’s to camera right at full power to help pull detail out of his face.

Monarch

Monarch
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

An image from a backyard walk-about a couple weeks ago...there has been little time for any personal work this season.

I can't believe how fast the summer is going by - I need to start planning my annual fall camping trip - any suggestions?

Drag River

Drag River
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

G.B.H.

G.B.H.
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

It has been great to get out lately & photograph something that I am comfortable with – yay for wildlife! Not having to worry about light intensity/distance from subject, batteries wearing out & what light modifiers would work best in this situation; only you & your subject & that ever, oh so beautiful, but brief moment of contact with one another.

Buck

Buck
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

It has been great to get out lately & photograph something that I am comfortable with – yay for wildlife! Not having to worry about light intensity/distance from subject, batteries wearing out & what light modifiers would work best in this situation; only you & your subject & that ever, oh so beautiful, but brief moment of contact with one another.

Proud parent

Proud parent
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

It has been great to get out lately & photograph something that I am comfortable with – yay for wildlife! Not having to worry about light intensity/distance from subject, batteries wearing out & what light modifiers would work best in this situation; only you & your subject & that ever, oh so beautiful, but brief moment of contact with one another.

Teagan

Teagan
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

Born May 16th 2007, Teagan just celebrated her 3rd birthday - Happy Birthday!

Teagan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in December 2008. Talking with her mom about the symptoms of diabetes was the only reason we caught Parker’s diabetes so early on with little complications.

To say these young ones are tough is an understatement – with countless blood tests & insulin injections every day – one tends to grow up a lot faster than they need to.

Parker Quinn Andrews

Parker Quinn Andrews
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

I will never forget September 10, 2009.
That was the day my son was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes. He had just turned 2 years old.
Juvenile diabetes cannot be prevented & he will never outgrow it.
Countless blood tests & insulin injections are given on a daily basis – he is by far, the toughest kid I know.
Please visit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) - jdrfca.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.par... & learn more about this disease.
Stacy & I will be walking for the cause on June 13, 2010

Nicole Mazara

Nicole Mazara
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

Wrestler;
Basketball star;
Regional finalist in track & field;
A remarkable dancer,
& to top it off, valedictorian for her graduating class of 2010.
For sure, Nicole has much to jump for joy for – good luck in your post diploma endeavors!

Strobist:
2 Canon 430EX’s – in reflective umbrellas, left & right of the camera @ 45 degrees to Nicole @ ½ power
Vivitar 285HV – behind Nicole out of frame, full power pointed at white seamless
Triggered w RF-602RX’s

Tamara Poropat

Tamara Poropat
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

I work with many amazing & talented individuals & Tamara is one of them.
First thing you notice with Tamara is that she is always smiling, upbeat & very down to earth - little gets her down.
Not only is she at the top of her class with her academics, she was just nominated for youth artist of the year with her involvement in the Haliburton Dance Arts. So when you add into the mix a veteran white water paddler at the age of 18 – you get a pretty complete & well rounded (& compact) package.
Paddle hard Tamara & keep up the great work!

Check her out throwing down & cleaning lines on the river - vimeo.com/8114564

Strobist:
2 Canon 430EX’s – in reflective umbrellas, left & right of the camera @ 45 degrees to Tamara @ ½ power
Vivitar 285HV – behind Tam, full power pointed at white seamless
Triggered w RF-602RX’s

Travis, Nicole & company

Travis, Nicole & company
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

I met Travis & Nicole at the Gull River White Water Preserve in Minden while setting up the equipment for another shoot – they are engaged & are to be married this summer – Congratulations!

Strobist:
Canon 430EX – Camera left, ½ power, reflective umbrella. Sun acting as rim on camera right.
Triggered w RF-602RX’s

Fraser "F-Dawg" Newton

Fraser "F-Dawg" Newton
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

A good friend & bike mechanic extraordinaire.
Canon 430EX – bare & full power on the ground behind Fraser pointed into the ceiling.
Vivitar 285HV – ½ power w reflective umbrella to camera right
Triggered w RF-602RX’s

self portrait

self portrait
Originally uploaded by Chasing Light Studio ~ Pie's Photography

Strobist:
Canon 430EX – on the ground behind me up against rock wall, zoomed to 80mm @ 1/4 power

Vivitar 285HV – to camera right, above me on a light stand with a reflective 28" umbrella, zoomed wide @ 1/4 power.

Triggered w RF-602RX's