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Whether it be landscape, photo journalism, portrait, etc. there is a photo contest out there for any type of photography. Admittedly I have been religious in submitting to the “most recognized adventure and action sports photography contest” @theillumeawards (formerly The Red Bull Illume). Since I first discovered it 10 years ago I wanted to be a part of it and every time I have submitted I have gotten into the semi-finalist category. 

The semi-finals could be labeled as an Honorable Mention (which I still am very much proud of), but considering how many submissions there are to this action sports specific contest it holds that much more weight. There were over 15,000 images submitted from all over the globe this year. These submissions are from people that are getting magazine covers, landing huge clients, and are just wickedly creative. To have not one but nine of my own images in the semi’s (highest submission yield I’ve ever had) is a wild thought. Additionally, my selected images were not just of kayaking, which was usually the strongest action photos I’ve had in the past. A win win win. 

This is all to say that I honestly was a little unsure of the caliber of images I submitted, compared to those who crush elsewhere. But by gum as Michael Scott (Wayne Gretzky) once said “You’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. And here we are, now holding my breath to hopefully have at least one of my images advance into the next round: Finalists a round I’ve never reached. But ask any of the photographers who are semi-finalist and they will say that it’s an honor to just be in this round. Here’s hoping for the best!
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From the river to the next generation - pro kayaker Driscoll Larrow outlines what access to kayaking education at a young age meant for his career and growth as an athlete! 

At Montana Kayak Academy, we believe every kid deserves the opportunity to experience that same sense of confidence, connection, and adventure on the water. 

Your donation helps make those opportunities possible through river safety education, scholarships, and getting more young people outside and on the river. Thank you @d_larrow_ for your testimonial! 🥳

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Presented by one of our amazing sponsors, @outriderspresent
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June on the North Fork Payette. I kind of took the sensations of this month for granted when the NFC was an annual event for a decade. But here we are, opening an old book of warm and fuzzy feelings for its revival. The excitement of seeing friends from all over the globe, the anticipation of who will be on the podium, seeing everyone just in a flow state… shits good. Somehow had time to pick up a camera just before the @northforkchampionship this year and was reminded how lucky we are to have this corridor and event in our backyard. 

#christmasinjune #whitewaterismagic
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