I was lucky to work with Sports Entertainment Atlantic for Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2009, so I was very excited to have another call from SEA this past week. The assignment this time was to catch all the snowboard action at the Urban Butter snowboard showcase, which was the main event at Waterfront Winterfest this past weekend. So far, most of my sports action photography has been motorsports, so I was happy to face this new challenge. The event is the largest snowboarding competition in Atlantic Canada, with a top prize of $1,000 going to the winner. The riders really gave it their all for the huge crowd, risking life and limb while pulling off some unbelievable tricks. Hope you enjoy the photos!
Breaking news today that Tall Ship Concordia was lost at sea off the coast of Brazil near Rio de Janeiro. Very relieved to hear that all aboard were rescued safely, although it must have been a horrifying experience. Hopefully more details on this accident will become available soon.
In the meantime, here is a mini-gallery of photographs I took of Concordia last July, when it participated in the Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2009 festival here in Halifax:
Well, what were the odds of this? I’ve been submitting images to stock photo agency Shutterstock for almost four years now, and I just learned that one of my images ended up being their 10,000,000th image! This feat required absolutely no special skill on my part, but it still feels like a great little thing to celebrate. The photo was taken during an outing to Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. More of my wildlife images from that trip can be found here.
Besides my own archives of images (all available directly from myself for print sales or instant licensing), I’ve slowly built up a diverse collection of over 1,600 photos, illustrations and drawings on Shutterstock. Online stock sales through an agency like this can really be a great way to build up your photographic skills and earn some money while you’re doing it. My Shutterstock earnings were initially a useful justification for my increasingly expensive hobby, but they’ve now grown to become a steady supplemental income. Having my photography habit pay for itself has given me the freedom to expand my services and be selective about the clients I choose to work with.
All of that to just say a big THANK YOU to Shutterstock for providing this great opportunity!
Welcome to my brand new Matt Jacques Photography website! My goal is for this page to be the launching point for visitors to see samples of my work, read about my latest adventures in this blog section, and explore my stock image archives. I really hope to connect with visitors, clients and other photographers not only by encouraging your comments, but also by providing handy Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. links to make the most of this Web 2.0 world (or are we on 3.0 yet?).
I moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia from Oakville, Ontario in 2007, and I have been blown away by all the amazing photography opportunities in this beautiful province. From scenic natural landscapes to the thunderous roar of motorsports, Atlantic Canada has no shortage of visual and visceral inspiration. But ultimately there’s nothing better than talking with you about your photography project. Whether you’re a bride getting ready for your big day, or a business owner looking for a way to kick your promotional efforts up a notch with unique images, I am here to discuss your vision and exceed your expectations.
Please get in touch any way you wish, and hopefully I’ll see you back again soon!
Had a great time at the 2009 Maritime Pro Stock Tour season awards banquet last night. Congratulations to points champion Shawn Turple and all of the other great drivers and crew!
