Troy Lee Designs Shoot

Back in December of last year, I got called by Troy Lee Designs (one of the leading brands in bike and motocross helmets and apparel) to shoot their newest product, the A1 Helmet.

 

As the release of the helmet was a big secret, I haven't been able to talk about the shoot, until now... as the helmet was just announced to the public on the 23rd.

 

When originally called, I was asked to shoot the helmet in the mossy, green forests of the Pacific Northwest. I teamed up with local shredder, Lars Sternberg and we spent a day roaming around the overgrown, rain soaked forests just outside Bellingham.

 

Super stoked with how the photos came out.

NY Times Article : Snow Fall - The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek

As 2012 wound to a close, the New York Times released an article, Snow Fall: The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek. An incredibly well written multi-media presentation detailing the tragic avalanche that occurred just outside the boundaries of Stevens Pass, Washington.

To say that this article hit close to home is a gross understatement. Stevens Pass is one of my home mountains and many of the skiers that were involved in the incident are close personal friends. To top it off, one of the skiers that perished in the avalanche, Chris Rudolph, was my best friend.

Almost a year later, and I still haven't been able to write about his passing. However, the article written by John Branch really captured the event that unfolded last February 19th. I'm honored that the NY Times turned to me to help with some of the photos for this story.

 

If you'd like to read the full article, there's a link to it HERE. Check out all the interviews, slideshows, maps and videos that are embedded. It's a long read (I think it took me 3 1/2 hours to get through), but it's well worth it.

Last Week in the PNW

The last week in the Pacific Northwest was pretty incredible. I just got back from an amazing day shooting up at Crystal Mountain, after they'd received 18" of new snow in one night.

 

A pretty incredible day. Looking forward to many more like it this season!

Revo Ad Campaign with Jimmy Chin

Just got the first of the layouts from the Ad Campaign I shot for Revo Sunglasses earlier this summer. Really happy with how everything turned out. Stoked to have been able to shoot with Jimmy for this. It's not often that your model is also an incredibly talented photographer and athlete... let alone a cool guy.

 

 

If you'd like to see a little Behind the Scenes from this shoot, check out the LINK to our earlier post.

National Geographic Extreme Photo of the Week

For the second time in the past year, I was awarded National Geographic's Extreme Photo of the Week! Incredibly honored to be selected for this again. Thanks!

To see the write up on what went in to getting this shot, click on the LINK to National Geographic.

Newly Published Skiing Images

Every once in a while, I like to showcase some of my most recent images that have been published in the magazines. Below are a few of my favorites from the start of the winter editorial season. Enjoy!

Amie Engerbretson scoring the "Letter from the Editor" in both Skiing Magazine and Ski Magazine

Both shot at Stevens Pass, Wa.

Powder Magazine, December Issue, Shooting Gallery, 1.5 page spread

Bryce Phillips in the Alpental Backcountry

Stevens Pass Resort, 75th Anniversary Poster

Tyler Ceccanti in the Stevens Pass Backcountry

Ski Journal, Kaya Turski Profile

Coast Mountain Culture Magazine, Parting Shot

Tyler Ceccanti at Crystal Mountain, WA

Ski Canada Cover

Just opened up my mailbox yesterday to see one of my images on the cover of Ski Canada Magazine. I don't care how many covers a photographer might land during their career... it's always an honor to see your work as the face of a publication... that feeling never gets old.

Thanks to everyone involved for making this happen!