Maple Leaf Run photos are only available through the studio. Please use the contact form if you wish to purchase additional images.

Last Saturday was probably the most perfect day for a biking event in the history of bicycles! The temperature was amazing for Missouri in August (it topped off in the 80’s!) and the sky was amazingly blue. I have a few photos to share with you before I give you the link to purchase yours.

I love the enthusiasm with which some of the riders finish the ride. It’s always an accomplishment to participate in an event like this and I get as excited as the riders do sometimes! (oh and I like this rider’s bike shorts …. my bike is a Performance bike!)

I love watching people and capturing a slice-of-life moment. This rider seemed very intense as she prepared for the ride that morning. I love the expression on her face and I also loved her jersey!

This couple cracked me up. Just as they were finishing the ride they were stopped by traffic. As they saw me zooming in to photograph them, the man puckered up for a big smooch in the middle of the intersection. Too fun!

And finally, I wasn’t kidding about the gorgeous day. Just take a look at the sky in these photos. No filters, no enhancements, just pure blue Missouri sky. Ahhh gotta love living here!

Okay, now for the link:  http://gallery.photo818.com/svtak09.

Remember that Photography 818 will be donating $1 of each purchase back to the Svitak Fund if you purchase your photo before Monday, August 31! We have some new merchandise this year and we also have frames available.

If you have any questions or want a custom item (I can order metal wall portraits, dog tags and license plates or I can create a special Finisher Certificate) please contact me using the contact link at the top of the page.

Photography 818 is looking for new Facebook fans! We want 500 fans by Friday, August 7.  To sweeten the pot, if we reach 500 fans by 3:00 pm Central Daylight Time we’ll do a random drawing of all our fans for an Amazon Gift Certificate.

Become a fan now! (Please?!)

Rules

If we reach 500 fans by 3:00 pm CDT on Friday, August 7, we will draw three names from our fan list and each will receive a $10 Amazon gift certificate simply by becoming a fan! Drawing will be random, winners are final and drawing is held at Photography 818’s discretion. Winners will be announced and contacted by 4:00 pm CDT on Friday, Aug. 7.

What’s in it for you? (besides a chance to win?)

You’ll be the first to learn of Photography 818 specials and you’ll be among the first to see new photo artwork by Photography 818. You’ll also get to see links to our favorite places, events and photography. So what are you waiting for?? Become a fan … you know you want to!

Kristen recently turned 16 and to commemorate this very special birthday, her parents had us create original artwork to record the joy and excitement of Kristen’s teen years. Happy Birthday, Kristen!

Update: St. Patty’s Revenge pictures are no longer available online. Please contact the studio if you wish to purchase images from the 2009 event.

We had such a great time at the St. Patty’s Revenge Urban Adventure Race by Rufus Racing on Saturday. What started as a gray and drizzly day turned into a heated push to arrive first, and we had the pleasure of capturing the moments for you. The photos are ready for you now!

You can choose prints or individual downloads here, or you can purchase a CD of all your photos (full print quality) below. One CD is $35, add a second CD for your teammate for $10 more.

All images will be marked with the St. Patty’s Revenge logo and date of the race.  If you’d like your name, team name and/or finish time added to the image,  please email me with the information you wish to have added.

View a slide show of the photos here!