I’m not sure what a photographer’s greatest moment can be, but for me it was the feeling I got from having my first photo published, well being asked for a photo in which would be published in a book. Not only was that a cool feeling, receiving the book in which my photo was published is even better!
I received an email from a publisher asking me about a particular photo that they wanted to use in a book about the history of snowboarding, the bonus? Ross Rebagliati was writing it! If you are from Vancouver, or even Whistler, Rebagliati is a pretty big name in the world of snowboarding. Who else has a park and a ski run named after them?
Off the Chain: An Insider’s History Of Snowboarding
Now I’ll be honest, I haven’t finished reading the book, but I am really enjoying the information that Rebagliati has put together as well as his journey through snowboarding. The ups and the downs. It is cool to find out how my favourite sport came to be, starting out with modified pieces of wood similar to surf boards and skateboards, to what influences the design of snowboards today.
“With Ross as your guide, you’ll tour with the sport’s best riders, drop into the wilder side of snowboarding culture, and find out what really happened in Nagano as Ross won, lost and regained his Olympic media. Along the way you’ll check out video shoots, navigate the backroom dealings behind the sport, and hit some of the world’s best boarding destinations. Strap on your board, throw caution to the wind, and get ready to rip in the refreshingly candid and lavishly illustrated Off the Chain: An Insider’s History of Snowboarding.”
Even though I have only read the first few areas of the book, it has been some great reading. With aspects like, how the sport came to be and where it will go in the future, some history of Jake Burton and Tom Sims and more. I can’t wait to read more into where Ross Rebagliati’s career took him and how the whole Nagano Olympics went down in regards to his Gold medal.
Enough about that, more about the photo they used!
That’s right, signed by him too! This will definitely be something I keep forever!
There is my photo (page.112)! The caption above tells who the four riders are, where they are and that I took the photo! That’s pretty cool, well for me anyway.
This is the original shot, well the one I uploaded to Flickr that got their attention. Boardercross (SBX) is pretty cool event, but unfortunately we did not win tickets to the event during the 2010 Winter Olympics. At least we got to see the same competitors at Cypress though. Cool nonetheless!
If you want to check out the book at your local book store here is the info:
- Title: Off The Chain: An Insider’s History of Snowboarding
- Author: Ross Rebagliati
- ISBN: 978-1-55365-487-2
- Publisher: Greystone Books
What’s next for my photography? Who knows! It’s a start right? With the up coming winter season perhaps I can have more oppurtunities for photos such as the ones I took up at Cypress Mountain or at Whistler. Though it looks like it might have to wait until the 2010 Winter Olympics are over.
So here’s to me wishing for more of my photos published in cool projects such as this one! I can toot my own horn right? 
ElleOct 22, 2009 at 15:57:51
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So very proud of you, Ty! And happy for your first of many published photos! I know you will just rocket on from here!
All the best!
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ColeOct 22, 2009 at 16:06:20
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Toot away Tyler that’s awesome! Congrats!
GusFOct 22, 2009 at 16:12:26
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Awesome man!!! Congrats! Here’s to more photos being published.
KimmOct 22, 2009 at 16:38:57
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Congrats!!!
RobynOct 22, 2009 at 17:34:50
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So proud of you Ty! xo
Ross RebagliatiOct 22, 2009 at 21:45:50
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Hi Tyler,
Congrats on your first photo being published. Thanks again for all of your help on this project. I linked your blog to my site: http://www.rossrebagliati.com/Blog.php/365
All the Best,
Ross
Chantel I.Oct 22, 2009 at 23:26:06
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Yay, Ty! I’m so proud of you. I’m sure this is just the first of many published photos.
pizza wertingenOct 23, 2009 at 00:57:13
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Congrats Tyler!!!!!!!!!,Nice work and very good photos.
Michelle EvansOct 23, 2009 at 08:46:38
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That is super exciting. Congratulations!
Tyler Ingram October 23rd, 2009 at 09:49:55[Link]
Thanks everyone
Thanks Ross for stopping by and mentioning it on your site too!
RebeccaOct 23, 2009 at 10:00:46
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Very cool, way to go Tyler!
Katie I.Oct 23, 2009 at 10:04:23
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Congrats Ty!!
Thats so exciting! Looks great in the book! Keep up the great work and I know we’ll be seeing more pics published!!
carolbrowneOct 23, 2009 at 13:56:45
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Huzzah! Way to go Tyler. The photo is amazing. Onward and upward from here!
nancyOct 23, 2009 at 14:05:05
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Toot! Toot!
It is ALL good!
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AprilOct 23, 2009 at 18:00:48
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So proud of you, Tyler!! Very well deserved. I’m sure this is the first of many accolades for your work.
StellaOct 23, 2009 at 20:51:10
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Congratulations, Nice work
Kelvin ServigonOct 24, 2009 at 07:26:49
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ah.. that’s my dream too. For every photographer like you (and me), photos you’ve taken published in a newspaper or magazine is a great achievement! Congratulations!
North Face Jackets On SaleOct 27, 2009 at 11:20:31
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Congratulations on the start of a fantastic professionaly journey. It’s always nice to see your work come to life:)
Damien RileyOct 28, 2009 at 18:47:29
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Congrats bro! What an accomplishment!
Bratwurst RecipesOct 28, 2009 at 19:11:02
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Awesome job on the pictures!!! Good start!!!
I think it is pretty cool, as well. You should be very proud of yourself. Congratulations! Keep up the great work.
VancityAllieOct 29, 2009 at 17:27:13
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CONGRATULATIONS Tyler! Now you can say you are published
Dorset web designNov 02, 2009 at 07:01:58
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Nice work. images are really very good……..
Flame GraphicsNov 03, 2009 at 15:22:08
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Congratulations Tyler, that is really something to be proud and excited about.
RaulNov 04, 2009 at 14:47:31
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Congrats Tyler!
PSP GoNov 26, 2009 at 07:01:48
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Nice shots, it is a huge buzz to get published for the first time.