A New Year, A New Site

2010 Site

I think this is the one! Over the years the web has developed and I have tried to keep pace with it. Each year I make little tweaks to the website and tried to get everything integrated between my blog, portfolio and photo galleries but it hasn’t been easy, until now. This new site allows me to do it all seamlessly. In the past I let the blog go because in order to see it you had to click away from my main site to get over to it which I never liked. My main site never really had proper portfolios to show off my work so I let that go. The galleries are the only thing I have updated consistently after each race. But now all of this works together and for me it’s very exciting!

If you click around you’ll notice a new section called multimedia. That’s the way things are heading these days and I am anxious to be a part of it. Last year I tried out working with some helmet cam video and had a blast. It gives people a unique look into the world of high performance cycling and what I have to do to shoot it. This year I will go further with that and work towards having videos posted from each big race. I’ll also do some behind the scenes stuff like in the press room, recaps of the day and maybe even show a bit of the editing process I go through at the end of a 16 hour day with 1500 photos to get through and everyone wants everything yesterday.

Beyond the new multimedia section I’m going to talk about some tech things and new equipment. I always get asked about what gear I’m using, what software etc. Sometimes I find something that is a cool new piece of equipment or new way of doing things and I’ll show that here. I also get to meet different people throughout my travels and different photographers and many times pick up a good tip so through the new site I’ll pass along the info.

As always my race galleries will be updated regularly with current photos. Clients or potential clients can log in and create light boxes to help figure out what they need. Fans can order prints. Newly offered for this year are metallic prints and canvas gallery wraps. Both of those offer that extra special punch for spectacular scenics or favorite riders shots. If your not sure which way to go with those just send me a message and I’ll be glad to help you out.

So there you go….my big plans for the new site and the new season! I hope you enjoy everything and feedback is always welcome.

Jonathan aka Jono

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