Getty stock photo shoot

I was fortunate to be included in a stock photo shoot on Easter Sunday 2008 with Getty Images at the bobsled track in Park City, Utah. I wasn't even supposed to be there, but they made a last minute decision to include a separate two man sled crew in the shoot. I spent my first season in Lake Placid doing both bobsled and skeleton, but my bob skills were a bit rusty. I was also a bit cautious as it was the two week anniversary of my appendectomy.



The art director for the shoot, Stephen Schauer, posted an excellent entry ("Operation Snowflake") on Getty's blog that describes just about every aspect of the shoot in some detail. In addition to a good read, there are photos from behind the scenes and also a few from the actual shoot. Ryan McVay was the lead photographer, and he was supported by a great crew who were really down to earth and friendly. Amy Uratsu was in charge of everything else such as catering, logistics, procurement, wardrobe, you name it. The shoot was a great experience, and it was fun to literally be the last person through the finish line for the season. After the shoot, they closed the track down until next winter.