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I probably sound like an old fart, but  I think its fantastic that parents are coming in and working with the shop to set their kids up with their first skateboard or even snowboard! They come in stoked and engage the staff and learn quite a bit from the talented skaters who come through. In a time when kids consider tooling around with an electronic device as “playing, it puts a smile on my face when I see them at a local skate shop. (Ok, I’ll spare you of my kids/electronic devices rant until the day I actually have children. )

 The Surf/Snow culture has been a part of my life since my early childhood. Although I couldn’t skate, I loved attending skate competitions with my brother and friends who were passionate about skating, they also introduced me to mountain sports. Several times a month in during the winter season my elementary teachers braved several bus loads of rowdy stoked kids to New Hampshire I ceased  every opportunity available.  (Clearly our teachers were equally crazy about it.)

Ever have a “MAJOR DUH’ moment when you think to yourself, “This is  SOOOO MUCCHHH FUNN!!!! Why am I just discovering this now??!!?”  Recently, I bought my first skateboard. (yes, at the age of 35 years young.) I was inspired to start to do a pop up session,  when I spoke with a mom who got her first skateboard when her kids asked for one. Had rad is that? Thanks, Hollie!

What is my point? If something peaks your interest, explore it!  You have two options, NOW or LATER, and often the latter of the two leads to NEVER.  A little encouragement or support can make such a difference in someone’s life.  That same encouragement was what helped me find my biggest passion…photography. One of these days…I hope to get one the mini ramp myself, but that is a long way down the road. It was a pleasure to meet everyone and thanks for coming by to show your support.

I had the pleasure of returning to  Tall Boy Industries  second annual Boston Hair Fiasco to continue a personal project on facial hair. The Boston Hair Fiasco was held at a the same music venue as the previous year, Church. I had several repeat subjects as well as some fantastic new faces this year. The event had a great band lineup, including The Family Township, Coyote Kolb, White Dynomite, and The Life Electric. Sailor Jerry was parked out front with their air stream while the bar served up  some delicious  rum cocktails  in addition to Pabts Blue Ribbon.

It is always a fun challenge to setup and shoot portraits during a raging party. Thanks to everyone who participated. In between portraits, I grabbed some fun party candids as well.  Below are a few of my favorites and the rest along with some fun candids can be view on my facebook fan page here.

Enjoy,
Shannon

Hello! Skate Brooklyn and I will be hosting a Pop Up Studio Session at their Skate Shop on Saturday, October 27 2012.  I will be offering a limited number of 15 minute sessions, subjects are encouraged to bring their favorite skateboard or snowboard in for the session.

Last Month Tall Boy Industries produced the first Boston Facial Hair Fiasco at a Church, a popular restaurant and live music venue in the Fenway area.  When I heard about the event from Tall Boy, I inquired about shooting some portraits of participants at the event. The event was a huge success, the bands, staff, sponsors and participants were great. (Pabst Blue Ribbon and SHAG were official sponsors)  I can’t wait for next years. Thank you to everyone who sat for a portrait! If you don’t see yourself here on my blog, you can find additional photos on my Facebook Fan Page

Shannon Roddy Photography:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shannon-Roddy-Photography/364379564917

Participants in the Boston Facial Hair Fiasco

Last fall, I photographed the Mashpee Pop Warner D Team on the same school field that I once competed on as a child. It proved to be a fun and nostalgic photo experience. Prior to heading back home to Mashpee, I reached out to two dear friends to discuss my project.  I knew I wanted to shoot portraits but, I also wanted to photograph their game. I had never shot action photography so I had a few technical questions. I knew the perfect person to call, one of the industries most talented action shooters, Rob Tringali. I’m convinced Rob, has a few extra camouflaged eyeballs on his head because he always captures stunning imagery both on/off the field. After talking with Rob, who gave me some great tips (“Don’t drop the lens”..thanks ROB!!!)  and affirmed that I did need the lens I had my eye on using. (Canon’s 300mm 2.8 L series lens)  I made my second call. Monte Isom, who is known for his stunning athlete portraiture and who also happens to be the first photographer I ever worked for in NYC. Hard to believe that was almost nine years ago.    Monte  hooked me up with the lens I needed as well as discuss my ideas for the portrait. Thanks guys!

It was a collaboration of all sorts, friends from two very different times of my life. With the help two childhood friends,  Chad Gingras and Kim Cuozzo the production went nice and smooth.  I built a “pop up studio” on the side lines of the football field and ran power by generator thanks to Leon Pinsonneault.  The “studio” which created a lot of curiosity on the side lines and my concerns of too much light bleeding through was fixed with heavy painters canvas. (Another perk of having a finish carpenter assisting you). We set up prior to the game so I could shoot the action and then the portraits after the game. Although I wanted the photographs to have a studio portrait feel I wanted them to be authentic as well, so I chose to photograph the kids after the game. Win or Lose, they played their hearts out. I want to thank Kim Cuozzo for all her help coordinating with the other parents, model releases  and ice cream bribery for good behavior. Thank you D Team, parents and all the Coaches for making the shoot a fun experience!

Here are a few images.

Best,

Shannon

It has been a very busy couple of weeks. Here is a test I did with little miss Tatiana. She amazes me with her grace, strength and spirit. She rules. Cheers, Shannon

Ok… So I have some pretty awesome friends and lately. many of them have been celebrating life with marriage, anniversaries and having children. I think it is pretty rad.  I have  have known Josh and Carly for over six years and I’m so happy to have captured them in some amazing points in their life.  Not to sound sappy…but I learn so much from them and I’m grateful to have them in my life. Who knew such an amazing friendship would stem from a plan to meet a stranger (Josh at the time) for bagels and a cartoon session. Josh and Carly are by far, the most wholesome, sincere, kind, loving and also happen to be the funniest couple I know.  (super rad parents to0.)

Just thought I’d walk down memory lane and share some pictures we made over the course of our friendship and their marriage. Congrats guys, I love you! (And June too..he is the best dance partner ever!!)  I hope June finds humor in our humor when he gets older!

TAKING IT BACK TO 2009 ……

Josh is also a super duper photographer.. check out his work!  Happy Anniversary guys!

Love, Shannon

Ted Perry is not just a musician but, a brilliant man of many talents and skills. Ted and Jack, his Australian Cattle-Dog spent the last few years living in a small farming community in South Dartmouth, MA.  This unique Norwegian pre-fabricated kit home from the late 70′s is an odd choice for New England climate but full of character. Ted spent much of his time here focused writing and playing his music.  If I was to describe his music, I’d say it  is a mix of “traditional” and “roots” style music influenced by folk. If that makes any sense? If not, you will have to hear him perform.  I visited Ted several times  here and thought it would be a great place to shoot. The light is so soft, and rich with color in pockets of the house.  I love watching the light shift throughout the rooms over the course of a day. Ted recently decided to move on from the area and asked if I would come and document a small sliver of his life at home.  My reply, was short and simple, “When can I visit?”

What a treat! A sunny winter day full of beautiful songs, shutter clicks, laughter and memorable conversation.  Cheers!

A few weeks ago I shot a test with two Boston based talents, Christine C. Morse(Hair/Makeup  Artist) of Ennis Inc. and Julie Paquette (Stylist) of TEAM. It was snowing in the morning but our awesome talent from Model Club Inc. showed no fear.  We had a full crew of kids and they were FANTASTIC!   A outdoors shoot mid winter and everyone was  full of  positive energy and not a single complaint! (Not only were they professional but super sweet and fun)  A huge THANK YOU to all who participated  and their parents for braving the cold winter day with us. Here a few of my favorite shots from the day.

*Extra special thank you to Tim Legros (Art Director/Designer)  and Chad Gingras (Carpenter/Set Builder) for assisting me! Neither are photographers by trade yet, they were super gracious to assist and helpful with the entire production!

Cheers!

Last week I worked with a fantastic Cape Cod based company, Tuff Cookie. Tuff Cookie makes fun fleece children’s clothing and their business model is one to admire! The clothes are designed, manufactured and produced in Massachusetts. (AND THE QUALITY ROCKS!)  We pulled together a last minute shoot to produce some  fresh content for their new website homepage in time to launch their new site before the NYC Children’s Club trade show.  (Super Cute Site… designed by the talented Beth Slocum @ woodhausstudio)  We pulled the shoot together  in 48 hours, casting, shot, edit and post and delivered. I can’t wait to collaborate with them again.  Thanks to all the awesome mom’s and kiddo’s who participated…you made it a blast!

On another  note of  awesome Tuff Cookie collaboration… I’ll be posting some pictures of the awesome booth display built by  Chad Gingras, an up and coming Set Builder/Designer.  His set will make its debut at the  NYC Children’s Club trade show at the Javits Center.