Sources for
Photography & Video

Freelance/Assignment

A. Blake Gardner Photography.
Assignments all over New England and the Atlantic States. Twenty years of location experience including people, places, architecture, food, and products for annual reports, education, resorts, publishing, and nonprofit use. Award-winning stock photography of public lands for national and regional publication.
Website: A. Blake Gardner Photography.

Shaun Goodwin, USSA East
Hope Alive Photography

Northern Vermont

Curran
Concentrating on the Northern races is Curran Photography. He has on-line viewbook and order forms easily accessed.
Website: Curran Photography.

Kevin Broderick
Also up north is Kevin Broderick. He's taken photos of NVC races hosted at Bolton and plans on shooting the Town Meeting Day race.
Website: Kevin Broderick.
(Nov08) You can jump right to the Gallery page.

Alan Kirkpatrick
Still another photographer up north is our very own Alan Kirkpatrick. "Along with the NVC J4 scoring I now have a web site with race photos. I'm focusing primarily on the Division 1 college group, but am also shooting a few other USSA/FIS races. So far I'm only going to races where I can watch my kids, and they are alI J2 & older. "
http://www.skiracingphotos.com/

John Williams
Check out his work at
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/JohnWilliamsPhotography/racing.
He says I have a J5 and J6 Racer this year and will be covering the events that the Mad River Glen Racers go to. I also cover some GMVS home races on days my kids do not have races.

Buzz Kuhns
Check out his work on-line, at his new website: http://www.buzzkuhnsphotography.com/
He says My son moved up to J4 this year, so that group will get the most coverage, but I hope to get to at least a few races of older and younger groups too. Also, photos of all age groups from last year will be available for a while longer.

Jeffrey Shiffrin
just wanted to share some pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shiffrin/sets/

Mid-Vermont

Nick Goldsmith is the official photographer from Suicide Six. Nick can be found on the web at Nick Goldsmith Photography

Clay Britch
We received this email (edited) from Clay Britch. We are a professional photography company and we'd to provide VARA members with the same professional photos that we provide to Riderhill MX Park in Derby Vermont and Canaan MX Park in Canaan New Hampshire among others. We have internet preview and purchase capabilities and can produce 5x7, 8x10, & wallets that can be taken home that day!
Website: The Traveling Photographer

Karen Bobotas
We received an email from Karen Bobotas, who sent over some photos - you can see them in the side bar under Vermont Photos ... I am a sports photographer based in Gilford, NH. My photos include ski racing of Eastern J1/J2 athletes and FIS races. Also I will be shooting J3-6's at various events throughout the season as well as some high school events. Photos are posted online at www.karenbobotas.com
For some examples of her work, see the Vermont Pictures in the Sidebar.

Bryan Hopkins, Killington
Bryan Hopkins writes: "I recently retired from my position as a J3 Alpine Coach at Killngton and will have more time to shoot races at our mountain. I will send pictures of VARA events to you for the VARA website, and will soon have a professional site up under HopShots where Killington Ski Club members can pick up pictures of their young athletes in action."

Southern Vermont

Nancy E Photography
Nancy E. Cook, a Development coach at the Mount Snow Training Center, has been an amateur photographer for 8 years in various venues including - wedding photography, event photography for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life and ski photography for the Mount Snow Ski Club. For more information email nanskimtn@charter.net
For some examples of her work, see the Vermont Pictures in the Sidebar or go here:
http://nancyephotography.smugmug.com/

Stratton Mountain Photography
Stratton has a new photographer in the Village. Stratton Mountain Photography. Ryan is an experienced sports/events photographer and is at every race. You can check out photos at the store in the village or online at:
http://www.strattonmountainphoto.com

Photos by Reflex
At Okemo, the professionals are Photos by Reflex. Reflex is one of the last few full time, professional ski and race photography operations running at major VT and NH ski areas. With over 24 years experience, Reflex delivers outstanding images and a professional product. Parents and racers have often reported that Reflex shoots the best race photos in the business. Reflex will be shooting all VARA (and other) racing events at Okemo this year -- proofs can be seen at Reflex's retail desks at the Okemo and Jackson Gore base lodges on race day and on line by that evening. With the increased interest and use of digital images, and to make it more affordable, Reflex is developing special package offers for the season's digital images for OMARA families, and will be happy to extend that availability to other interested parties. Contact Reflex directly for information, questions:
Web Site: http://www.photosbyreflex.com
Email: photosbyreflex@comcast.net or info@photosbyreflex.com
Telephone: (802) 228-4515

Bob Story
Bob Story was taking pictures recently at Bromley and at Berkshire East, Mass. He seems to move around, so I'd check his website occasionally and see what's there. His watermark is unobtrusive, too, so you can get a really good look at your picture.
Update: Mr. Story contacted us recently: "I also take photos of some southern Vt. races. I have a contract to cover USCSA college races, but when I have a free weekend I cover races at mountains where I am welcomed. I've been shooting skiing for over 20 years, mostly at Mount Snow. I am available to shoot club or sanctioned races and can print onsite or give AV shows at après ski parties."
The samples he sent along with this note are stunning. Well worth the visit to his website, if you ask us.
Website: Photo Reflect.

Northern New Hampshire

Ski Race Photography
William McChesney, of Perspective Photos, wrote to us, "I teach at the Waterville Valley Ski Academy and am intimate involved in various aspects of the industry. If you could provide a link to my site I would appreciate it. My website in www.skircephotography.com."
Website: Ski Race Photography.

Maine

Robin Leavitt photographs most of the Maine racers. A customer sends us this testimonial: I have many wonderful photos of the grand daughters by her! She's at a lot of the races that her daughter (who is a first year J-2) is at. Robin got the contract to do the J-3 Finals at Waterville last week so if you know any of the VT J-3's that haven't seen their pictures yet.......tell them where to go!
Website: Robin Leavitt Photography

Tell us more

Do you know of any other sources, on-line of course, for photos of VARA (or NYSSEF, NHARA, MARA) racers and races? If so, give us a yell and tell us about it: toby@vara.org

Thanks.