I had the opportunity to photography Skijor and Kicksled races at Birds Hill Park yesterday. If you’re not familiar with these sports, check out Snow Motion Winter Dog Club. All images from this race will be available to racers for purchase on Friday. For now, here’s a sneak peek!

The action was fast paced, giving me a change to practice some Shutter Speed techniques. Stay tuned for an instructional blog post later this week.

Thanks to some of my PrairieView School of Photography students for braving the cold and helping photograph the event. (Have I mentioned that I teach Creative Imaging for professional diploma program students at PrairieView School of Photography? )

This shutter speed technique, called panning, creates a feeling a speed.

]]> http://hodgepodgecreative.com/snowmotionclassic2012/feed/ 1 http://hodgepodgecreative.com/image-of-the-week-fog-photos-bad-for-driving-great-inspiration/ http://hodgepodgecreative.com/image-of-the-week-fog-photos-bad-for-driving-great-inspiration/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:31:33 +0000 hodgepodgecreative http://hodgepodgecreative.com/?p=923 The fog may have slowed down our road trip to Minneapolis…or it may have been all the photo op stops along the way. Here’s a few of my favourites, let me know what you think! All this unusual weather has inspired me lately, so stay tuned for more!

PRAIRIE DREAMS #1

Whisper to me, honey-drenched words that sparkle with warmth and vitality.
Throw open the oven door, roll your heat over me, and smother storms yet to come.
Lay yourself bare, sunshine kisses like a lover apologetic for harsh days past.
Tell me a secret.
Don’t wake me up.

]]> http://hodgepodgecreative.com/art-photography-01-23-2012/feed/ 0 http://hodgepodgecreative.com/winner/ http://hodgepodgecreative.com/winner/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:36:28 +0000 hodgepodgecreative http://hodgepodgecreative.com/?p=851 A huge thank you to everyone who commented on the images featured in the “win fine art” blog post. Your feedback is most appreciated, but there can only be one winner.

After randomly selecting a winner from a hat, I’m happy to announce that Candace W. will be taking home the featured image of her choosing. Congratulations Candace!

Unfortunately there can only be one winner, but if you were hoping to add some of my fine art to your home or business, don’t despair. I’m offering 15% off all of my fine art prints for the until Jan. 20th. So, if you fell in love with any of the images (or some of my other work) order one today!

I personally take care of all orders, to ensure the highest quality, so simply contact me to set up your order. Each image also includes a certificate showing the image title, artist signature, and story behind the image.

• Step 1 Eye Candy: review some gorgeous images.
• Step 2 Vote: let me know which 3 images are your favourite.
• Step 3 Decorate: win your favourite print for your home.

Simply comment on this post (or comment on facebook or email) to let me know which 3 of the following images are your favourites. From all comments received by Jan. 1, 2012,  I’ll randomly select a winning comment.  (I will contact the winner in the new year to arrange print drop off.)

Good luck and thanks!