Back in college I did an experiment using visualization or “mental imagery” to help improve the performance of athletes. Little did I realize that visualization would play a key role in my development as a photographer years later. You see, some of my best shots have been forged in my mind (and sometimes on paper) well before the studio or model was booked. The photo above is a good illustration. This shot combines my love of both...

One of the benefits about a job like Floor Managing at World Juniors is that Holy Grail piece of plastic they call accreditation (a.k.a. laminate or media pass). This is literally your ticket to sold-out games and media booths with first rate seats. Fortunately I only had to work the American games, so I could use my pass to get in and build my action photography portfolio on my days off. Shutter speed is paramount in sports photography....

Stats man Dick Ramsay, Floor Directors Lyndon Smith & Jim Sax A couple of months ago I received a phone call asking if I would like to work as Floor Director for the World Junior Hockey Championships in my home town of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. As a Canadian prairie boy this was a dream come true: getting paid to watch world-class hockey!  I didn’t have to think too long before I said “yes”. I was to work with on-camera talent...

Welcome to my blog. I look forward to connecting with old friends here, and to making some new ones. Here I will share insights I have gained in the various aspects of my career, as my company has expanded from its’ beginnings in sound recording, through to video production and photography. This blog was in part inspired by the great deal I have learned from reading other photographer’s blogs.  I am especially indebted to fellow...