OutHere - TRU Ski & Snowboard Club
When approached by Myles Williamson and Cole Hooper, leaders of the Thompson Rivers University Ski and Snowboard Club to shoot photos for the organization, I was incredibly excited. Capturing media for a growing group of passionate athletes to promote a university club? I'M IN. What got me even more pumped, however, was their request. I was tasked with content not just of the action events, but also lifestyle photography for the club's apparel line. As more of a landscape photographer, these requests were just outside my comfort zone, which is exactly why I said yes. Not just in photography, taking risks and stepping out of your usual pattern is critical for progression. (click here to see what I did to step out of my comfort zone).
Over the course of this year, this partnership has produced some incredible work. From club ski days to live music fundraisers, OutHere has done it all. In fact, Thompson Rivers University played host to the first on-campus big air invitational ski competition. Riders from British Columbia and beyond came to TRU to show off their skills on skis and boards. Though issues arose the morning of the event, dedicated volunteers managed to fix the glitches and pull off a memorable event for all. Following are some of my favourite photos from the year's collaboration with Myles, Cole, and the whole OutHere team.
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Manning Park – A Weekend in the Mountains
Any chance I get to spend time in the mountains, I jump at the opportunity. When I was asked if I'd like to spend a weekend in Manning Park, the answer was an obvious yes.
Manning Park is located in south-central British Columbia, just north of the Canada-USA border. The park is accessed via the Crowsnest Highway, from either Hope or Princeton. The parks beauty stands in its remote feel. Cell service gone, your eyes are forced away from the phone and up into the snow capped peaks that surround the area. In every direction, you are reminded of the immense beauty that British Columbia holds.
Each day brought a new adventure. Night one, after arrival, was spent snowshoeing up into the sub-alpine in -20ºC weather to capture photos of the surrounding peaks as the moon rose. The frozen fingers were absolutely worth the memories I have frozen in these pictures.
Of course, what would a winter vacation be without some skiing? The next day was spent 15 minutes down the road at Manning Park Ski Resort. The small resort had a distinctly homey feel, and even though it was my first time at the hill, I felt like a local. The entire day was enjoyed weaving in and out of the gladed forests through deep BC powder.
With overnight snow and a sunny forecast, plans for our final day were confirmed. Snowshoeing was a go. We set off in the morning to explore the lightning lakes area, finishing the afternoon with a search for the three waterfalls: Shadow, Nepopekum, and Derek. The deep snow and crisp winter weather presented the beautiful views in their best light.
Returning home after such a memorable weekend is always tough. I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to see a new part of our beautiful province. Being able to capture the memories to share gives me such a great feeling, as if I'm taking you along for the ride. Thank you for reading!
Alex
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Partnering with Tourism British Columbia
This week of October 17-23, I have the extreme pleasure of partnering with Tourism British Columbia as their guest photographer for the week. I am so excited to share my photos of BC with the world! The opportunity to broadcast my perspective of the province to an audience of over 250k is one that I have aspired to for some time. Now, that time is here! With each image, I will share a small story about the image and location, and a bit about my thought process in a photographic sense as I captured it. I will share with you now a preview of the week. I'll share the photos here, but in order to hear the story behind the shot, make sure to visit @hellobc and @alex_mey on instagram!
Day 1 - Night Fall
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Day 2 - Lupinus Arcticus
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Day 3 - Summit
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Day 4 - Alpine Sundown
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Day 5 - Fall Colours
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Day 6 - Ocean of Fog
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Day 7 - Last Light
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This opportunity means so much to me. I am so grateful for all of you, who have watched my progression of photography and seen where it has taken me. I endlessly appreciate the support you give.
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