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Let\u2019s get personal\u2026Could I do better\u2026Yes!\u00a0 I may be my biggest critic, but I put myself out there everyday with fear of failure. I focus, I\u2019m determined, but really I\u2019m nervous. I think it\u2019s just human nature to be scared of the unknown-worried to disappoint. How do you get better if you don\u2019t take risks? <\/span>Life lesson from my daughter today\u00a0http:\/\/www.hamiltonscores.com\/2013\/10\/16\/no-camp-fire-sing-songs-basketball-hopeful-had-a-ball\/<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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I recently put together my Sports & Industrial Accreditation for PPOC-Professional Photographers of Canada<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>. It\u2019s my first time applying and it is really hard to get your \u201cAccreditation\u201d-AND it should be, these are the best of the best photographers who are experts in their field. I wanted to show my versatility of sport shooting. In 1996, I bought my first professional camera body for the World Cup Lacrosse. It was film and compared to today\u2019s standards, it\u2019s hard to get a great digital copy. Because these were my first publications I felt it necessary to include them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oh what a learning week! I\u2019m used to shooting a certain way, but I am always trying to streamline my workflow. I set myself apart from other photographers with my creative post process abilities. I love seeing something in an image and making art out of it, but that\u2019s when you have time. \u00a0<\/span><\/span>The Dundas Museum and Archives <\/span><\/a><\/span>with Carnegie Gallery <\/span><\/a><\/span>asked for submissions for \u201cMy Dundas\u201d. Dyment\u2019s Farm and The Peak are two of my most favorite places. I shot a panoramic of Dyment\u2019s Farm<\/span><\/a><\/span> for their 125th<\/sup>\u00a0Celebration Cookbook<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>. I had a hard time getting it printed and framed properly because of the irregular size, but I think the end result is fabulous. Again trying a new print process, I had \u201cTrain Below The Peak\u201d printed on a 20×30 pearlescent paper. I\u2019d say it certainly makes an impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I tested out the Nikon 300mm\/f2.8 and D4 at the DMHA-Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Fundraiser<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>. \u00a0Full image gallery coming soon! Still in love with my D3s, but salivating over the 300mm lens. OMG $$$$$-But so worth it! \u00a0I am very grateful to be a member of NPS, but forgot to look at time and date metadata on the D4. Argh, it was set for another country, so sorting images is a nightmare. \u00a0Oh not to mention ran out of space on my computer and accidentally deleted my Lr file \ud83d\ude41<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brandon Taylor-Hamilton Bulldogs <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Team Photographer invited me to photograph the Home Opener at Copps Coliseum. It was such a privilege to work with Brandon. \u201cYou\u2019re not afraid of heights?\u201d he asks. To the catwalk we go and turn on the strobes. I have never used strobes in Copps Coliseum and wasn\u2019t sure if my PocketWizard TT1 would sync. Did a few test shots with the fisheye above \u201cEt Voila!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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So going back to the unknown. Brandon was kind enough to share his strobes. So we split the ice, therefore shooting half the game. I’ve never shot this way and was terrified of triggering his strobes or interfering with his photography. There were many moments that I wanted to poach on his end because I had a great shot\u2026No worries, I was pretty timid. Using the 400mm at center ice has its advantages, especially with goalie shots and an angle above that you can’t get on the boards at ice level.<\/span><\/p>\n

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OK remember I\u2019m human and I don\u2019t know the venue. So you know those paper media passes they give you, like the Golden Ticket to Willie Wonka\u2019s Chocolate Factory? Mine fell off\u2026Phew I eventually found it, but I could get into the media room without it. It didn\u2019t help that I don\u2019t know my way around the facility. Got the bugs worked out by the end of the night. I now know Copps Coliseum from the top of the catwalk to the basement parking lot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For the rest of the game I worked around ice hotspots, reflections, sticky fingers and smudges on the glass. Went back to the way I normally photograph-Fast and Furious. Got some great shots of the fans, had an awesome time and can\u2019t wait to shoot again!\u00a0Now for those who know me, I was supposed to photograph the Calder Cup last year with Scott Thomas-Syracuse Crunch Team Photographer. On my way down for game seven, but didn’t get there because it ended in game 6…Arghhhhh! Hey just gonna put it out there…Team Photographer for Hire! Yup Right Here!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click To View Full Gallery:<\/span><\/span><\/a>10-11-13 St. John IceCaps (2) vs Hamilton Bulldogs (3) <\/span>Home Opener at Copps Coliseum<\/span>
\n Top Shots on G+ Album<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[Here] <\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>First Hockey Game this Season wooohooo!\u00a0Check out this Video<\/span>-What Great Hockey Mentors!<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span>DMHA | October 3, 2013 | J.L. Grightmire Arena | Dundas, Ontario: The Hamilton Bulldogs assisted the fundraising efforts of the DMHA by playing a preseason game against the Utica Comets. The fundraising event was full of hockey action, fan fun and special prizes.\u00a0More:<\/span> https:\/\/aerialpromotions.ca\/home\/2013\/10\/04\/bulldogs-shutout-comets-in-dundas\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Now I’m off to make fairy tales happen with a little princess called “Bella” and some more hockey up north.<\/span><\/p>\n

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