the rollerblading project

I’m nearing the end of my project which means I’m starting to...

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:47:36 -0400

I’m nearing the end of my project which means I’m starting to plan for the gallery show! Gallery shows are really expensive, and after adding up the costs for the prints, books, gallery, promo materials and more, I had an estimated price of close to $15,000. At this point I realized I would not be able to fund the entire show myself, so I decided to check out kickstarter to help fund at least $7,000 of the show.

What is Kickstarter? Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects, allowing me to offer you fun rewards in exchange for your support. Funding is all-or-nothing, so if I don’t raise $7,000 or more within the time limit, I don’t get anything, nobody is charged and nobody can get their rewards.

Why even have a gallery show? I think it would be amazing to see rollerblading showcased in the art world and to expose the general public to a side of rollerblading that most have never seen. As a photographer, being able to see my photos in print and share them in the format of a gallery show is an exciting way to finish this project.

OK, so what do I get out of this? You get a chance to support rollerblading! ……not enough? Ok, we have some fun rewards too. Stickers, prints, limited edition books, private advance screening of the show, photo shoots, mystery toys, and more. Check out the kickstarter page for a lot more info on the rewards!

Hmmm….ok, I’m in. What do I need to do? Click on the link below, watch the video and read the description if you want to hear more about the project and the gallery show. On the right side, choose BACK THIS PROJECT and choose your reward!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1833988213/the-rollerblading-project

The New Rollerblading Project Blog

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:34:12 -0400

Sorry! I created a new blog, one that I could update and customize more easily. The good news is that I will update this one much more!

http://www.therollerbladingproject.com

My rule of “no flash” means that I have to work with...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:22:53 -0400

My rule of “no flash” means that I have to work with the available lighting even at night. Car headlights or street lights are usually the only source of light. So in this case, shooting a moving subject at iso 6400 1.2, skating out of the darkness….doesn’t always work out.

Ed Gilley - backside I like the depth and mixed lighting here....

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:58:00 -0400

Ed Gilley - backside

I like the depth and mixed lighting here. This one is a little closer to the general working concept of the project, although I’m still trying to figure out exactly how I want the finished photos to look.

Shot with a 50mm and available light only.

Ed Gilley - back unity

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:51:00 -0400

Ed Gilley - back unity

Chynna Weierstall - back royale lol those are dandelions.

Sat, 28 May 2011 19:11:00 -0400

Chynna Weierstall - back royale

lol those are dandelions.

2011 Blader Banquet

Sat, 28 May 2011 19:11:00 -0400

2011 Blader Banquet

Bittercold XI

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:40:01 -0400

I just posted a few photos from BCSD. Balance will be using a lot of the photos I shot so I have to wait until that issue comes out before I can post any of those. In the meantime, here’s a few they aren’t using :)

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Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:29:41 -0400

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Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:28:54 -0400

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Charging PremiereRoyal Oak Main Art Theatre

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:46:56 -0400

Charging Premiere
Royal Oak Main Art Theatre

Bitter cold XI

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:19:00 -0500

It’s Bitter cold weekend! lots of photos to be posted next week.

Luke Naylor - Detroit

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:00:07 -0500

Luke Naylor - Detroit

blader built spot in Detroit

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:00:07 -0500

blader built spot in Detroit

Jake Cawley at a blader built spot in Detroitfront pudslide...

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:11:20 -0500

Jake Cawley at a blader built spot in Detroit
front pudslide (possibly switching up to something, can’t remember. lol)