Finally I’ve got it online, here is my slideshow from last April’s Pro Photographer Showdown in Whistler.
2009 Pro Photographer Showdown Slideshow from Jordan Manley Photography on Vimeo.
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BNQT.com interview
An interview I did with BNQT.com (USA Today’s sports action online division) is currently featured on their home page and can be found here.
WSSF Pro Photographer Showdown
Thursday night was a bit of a dream come true for me. Five or so years ago, as an audience member at the yearly Pro Photographer Showdown, I realized one day I wanted to be part of the show, and try to win. The work of people like Sterling Lorence, Paul Morrison, and Blake Jorgenson inspired me to refine my craft and develop a creative vision.
Finally this year I decided to enter, and ended up being a finalist with a truly stacked competitive field. Ian Ruhter, Daniel Blom, Christian Pondella, and Scott Pommier all had amazing shows that inspired everyone in the room.
I was a nervous wreck, as I usually am at these events, despite it having been the 5th slideshow I’ve done in the past year. I sat on the floor in the back as my show played. To my surprise, the audience gave me a standing ovation (it may have been partial) after the show had faded to black – it was simply overwhelming. I suppose the judges agreed, and I was presented with the prize for the winning show ($10,000, no small sum!).
As I said up on stage, I owe a huge thanks to all my friends who are the subjects of my photographs and put up patiently with me.
Photo above: Just after they handed a cheque to me and my great friends Jamie and Andre blitzed the stage armed with champagne. Mike Crane photos.
Ski Press Live Pro Photographer Showdown from Jordan Manley on Vimeo.
Thanks to eganentertainment.com for the video
Here is some press found around on the interweb:
http://espn.go.com/action/snowboarding/blog?post=4098046
Georgia Straight article
I was recently interviewed by Jack Christie (“Reminding you to take it easy, but take it!”) for his column in the Georgia Straight regarding the upcoming WSSF Pro Photographer Showdown, here is a link to it.
Pro Photographer Showdown – Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival
Whistler has held the WSSF for a what seems like quite a few years now. The diversity in music, spring skiing and competition, and arts events have become part of the fabric of a complete Whistler ski season. I remember attending the Pro Photographer Showdown for the first time when I was starting out and trying to become a little more “serious” about taking action photographs. I drove up to Whistler in my dad’s sedan and watched the shows, slept in the car that night and envisioned someday entering the contest. That time has come and I am humbled by my competition this year – it promises to be an inspiring evening.
For the past week I have been working on my show, dialing in my Final Cut skills. After years of using the program, I feel like I have finally figured out what works for slideshows and what does not.
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