This past week I spent with my family in Whistler, B.C. for the World’s Ski & Snowboard Festival. This one week annual event has ski and snowboarding contests, live music, art shows, film festivals and a Pro-Photographer showdown. It’s an awesome event with the perk of getting to ride Whistler/Blackcomb all week!
Last night, I was one of the judges in the Pro-Photographer Showdown. This contest brings together 5 of the best international action sports photographers to present their best work in 12 minute shows. The winner takes home $10,000.
This was the best show in the 16 year history of this event! All 5 shows were at a caliber I have never seen before. I want to congratulate ALL of the contestants this year: Oskar Enander, Bryan Ralph, Chris Burkard, Darcy Bacha and Andy Wright. Your work was excellent. You should all be proud!
Here are a few (funky) clips of the show and an interview with the winner. (My wife shot this while I was judging, so go easy on her!)