Here is a cover from Bravoski’s Fall Line Photobook in Japan. Chad Sayers getting off the gondola at almost 4000m elevation in Gulmarg, Kashmir.
Archive for the ‘Published’ Category
Fall Line Photobook, cover
Monday, January 17th, 2011Powder magazine – Photo Annual
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010For a ski photographer there is likely no bigger editorial issue of the year than the Powder Photo Annual. Here are some tear sheets from this year’s issue (click to enlarge), shot in two of my favourite places: La Grave and Whistler.
Daily Mail Ski & Snowboard magazine, cover
Thursday, December 16th, 2010Here is a recent cover from the UK. Chad Sayers, Whistler Mountain (there is a little bit of info about the photo here).
Santa Cruz Bicycles, website
Monday, December 13th, 2010
MBUK, Chilcotin feature article
Monday, December 13th, 2010
Bike magazine feature article
Sunday, November 28th, 2010Here is the opening spread from a feature article assignment that I shot for Bike magazine in Michigan this past summer. The feature was about a bike parts manufacturer Nuke Proof that died in the late 90s after a good run with success. I spent some time photographing in and around the decaying buildings of Grand Rapids furniture manufacturing sector that were once at the heart of the US rust-belt economy – trying to set a tone for the story by juxtaposing the decaying buildings next to the story line of Nuke Proof.
The Adventure Journal – Print Store
Friday, October 22nd, 2010I’m very excited to be involved with the brand new Adventure Journal Print Store. Steve Casimiro, the site’s creator, worked as the Editor at Powder magazine for 11 years, launched Bike magazine as the founding editor, and worked for National Geographic Adventure for another decade after that. His idea for the print store was to bring together the work of a select group of adventure photographers in the form of an online print store. I’m very humbled and honoured to be part of what amounts to an hell-uv-a roster, including renowned photographers like Jimmy Chin, Scott Markewitz, pioneer ski photographer Ace Kvale and NG photographer Ami Vitale, among others.
Check the print store out here.
Freshfield Icefield: A Skier’s Journey Ep3
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010Here is the final episode of the trilogy. I’ve bashed my head against the wall about this one, really. Canadian identity is something that I’ve grappled with for quite some time, especially in my studies during my Political Science degree at Simon Fraser University (which I’m just finishing up this fall). Ultimately, I wasn’t able to work it into the piece as much as I would have hoped, due to a whole range of reasons.
None the less, we did have a really amazing trip to the Freshfield Icefield, located North of Golden, BC. My friends at Sherpas Cinema invited me along, and we enjoyed cold and stable snow during 6 days in May, such a treat. They are producing their 2 year film project, “All I Can”, which is bound to be an amazing spectacle, without a doubt. Dave Mossop, one of the “Sherpas”, is known for his ability to imagine and capture evocative time lapse imagery. He’s shown the ski industry what is possible, and in many ways broken new ground. It was awesome to be able to share creative energy and work on images together. It was very gracious of them to have me along and I had a lot of fun getting to know them better, along with skiers James Heim, Chris Rubens, Callum Petit, and Eric Hjorleifson, who are featured in the episode.
Freshfield Icefield: A Skier’s Journey Ep3 from Jordan Manley Photography on Vimeo.
La Grave: A Skier’s Journey Ep2
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010Here is the second of the series presented by Arcteryx and Gore (here is the first: http://jordanmanley.com/blog/kashmir-a-skiers-journey).
My only goal was to really try and do justice to a place that I am very passionate about, La Grave. All things considered, it was/is a lofty goal. The scale is hard to reproduce, for one. Two, it’s not alaska – the snow isn’t always perfect.
I learned a lot about film making/story telling during the making of this, and of course it was a great excuse to go back and ski in La Grave for 3 weeks. Each time I go back I become a stronger skier, and my skill and knowledge about moving through the mountains improves. Most of the film is shot on-slope, meaning that I am immersed in the skiing just as much as the person I am filming. This certainly can take away from showing the scale of the terrain in comparison to the human moving through it. However, it is my preferred method to shoot – I love to ski and be a part of the process, not just an observer. Though, it also lends an intimacy to the images, and hopefully makes the viewer feel like they are that much closer to being there, along for the ride too.
Very special thanks to Bruno Florit and Joe Vallone for their voice over work and insight during our repeated visits to La Grave. Also, thanks to Michel at the cable car. Lars and Ptor, and anyone else we skied with who opened our eyes to new areas, thank you.
Here is what I wrote when I arrived in La Grave back in February 2010, at the start our 3 week trip there:
“The grandur of rock and ice here blow the mind, and the way a skier can move through such a huge volume of spectacular terrain in a day is like nothing else I’ve experienced [although I went to Chamonix after this and it is different, but just as spectacular]. You have to be on your toes, and you have to know where you’re going, as there is no ski patrol, nothing is marked, and the terrain is extremely complex. You’re on your own to wander the mountains, giving you a much more real experience as a skier, and consequently you feel that much more alive.”
La Grave: A Skier’s Journey Ep2 from Jordan Manley Photography on Vimeo.
Chad Sayers Adidas ad
Monday, September 27th, 2010Here is a recent magazine print ad from Adidas, taken at Whistler Blackcomb during one of the Deep Winter photo challenges. Chad is looking much too serious. Lighten up Sayers, skiing is fun!
