Underground races have really taken off in Ontario over the past few years.  I am a big supporter of the officially sanctioned series but there is something about these Toonie races that I love – the vibe is different.  Not sure whether it’s the more relaxed format, smaller group of riders or the now famous [...]

  When I first started documenting the downhill scene in Ontario, I made it a point to attend virtually every toonie race and riding session going.  I really enjoyed it and that is where the roots of downhill in Ontario lie.  The past few years have been some of my busiest on record and shooting [...]

Let me first start off by saying that, while this is by definition a tripod, for the purposes of this review it is listed as a lightstand because that is how I use it.  So you are in fact getting two for one here; a review and how-to light outdoor sports.  Actual lightstands are a [...]

I have been pining for this pack since the very first day I laid eyes on one. My first studio kit consisted of  four AlienBees B1600 flash units.  I loved my Bees!  At the time, I was doing more studio work and they were the bomb.  A lot of photographers that migrate to some of [...]

The Ontario Cup downhill Series wrapped up this weekend with the Provincial Championships at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood, Ontario.  This has been another great year of downhill racing in the province and the team at Sirbikealot Racing has done an amazing  job organizing and promoting the series.  Holding events at a world class destination [...]