This small animated GIF demonstrates the steps taken to create the composite from Olivia “The Predator” Gerula’s Photoshoot. (Hit REFRESH to see it again.)

The last edition of The Huddle Magazine featured (former) Winnipeg Blue Bomber quarterback Buck Pierce on the cover. Scott Taylor’s cover story eloquently described the athlete and the man who became a part of our City, and a member of our Community. Sure there are some “fans” (really?) who choose to mock everyone involved with the Quarterback Saga, but for Winnipeggers like me who got to meet and spend time (albeit at a photoshoot) with Buck Pierce, the realization that we have lost something deserving of more respect leaves behind a degree of sadness. Football Manitoba recently asked fans what their favorite Buck Pierce memory was. Mine was the simple silly moment at the end of the shoot when I handed him a garbage bag for his gear, and he said, “that’s perfect! It’s all I need.” And as he left, “if you need anything else, just call any time.” Working with Laura Lynn Make-Up always produces inspired results, and this shoot confirmed that. Everyone involved with this photoshoot thanks Buck Pierce and wishes him only the best.

The University of Manitoba BISONS Football season began with a victory on August 30, 2013. Football Manitoba‘s “The Huddle Magazine” published a special edition for the BISONS 2013 Program. The image below is one of the unpublished shots of Evan Gill. Get yourselves a copy of the magazine to see more shots from the Gill and Anthony Coombs photoshoot. Besides being featured on the cover and in the story by Scott Taylor, Anthony also appears in the OLD DUTCH Crunchers advertisement that included Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Glenn January. Glenn took time out from his “date night” to attend the shoot…. so I must thank his girlfriend for patiently sitting through the Old Dutch shoot. Poor Anthony sat through the entire Old Dutch shoot and then waited for Evan to arrive before we started shooting for the BISONS program. At least the Crunchers (including Anthony) left with a lot of Old Dutch samples! Thanks, everyone!! (Old Dutch Arriba Jalapeño Cheddar Tortilla Chips … YUM !!!!)

The latest edition of The Huddle Magazine was launched during the Winnipeg Blue Bomber season opener against the Montreal Alouettes. The outcome of that June 27th game was not what Winnipeggers were hoping for, but the results (images, editorials) of this Football Manitoba publication were exactly what we were hoping for…. Bigger, better…. This issue is great. The CFL pros, Eddie Steele and Don Oramasionwu, were easy to work with and so friendly. I can’t imagine that they would be “menacing” on the football field… LOL. Meeting the upcoming future stars, the Manitoba amateurs, was also fun. Thanks to everyone involved with my participation in this issue…. the models (Eddie, Don, Andrew, Donovan, Roxanna and Marshall, Rick, Kiana, Te and Tim) and everyone behind the scenes (Scott, John, Ron, Rebecca, Andrew, Edwin, Terry and the gang at Relish). Pick up your copy from the Football Manitoba offices to check out the pull-out poster!! Coming soon to select local retailers, too.

Captured some exciting football action while representing The Huddle Magazine during Football Manitoba‘s U18 Blue & Gold Classic at the East Side Eagles Field in Winnipeg. There was still snow on the sidelines, but the sun was shining and it was a great day for football. A lot of proud parents and supporters in attendance.

The second (Winter) edition of The Huddle Magazine was released with much fanfare in March 2013. (Yes, in Manitoba, March is in the MIDDLE of winter). This issue featured BC LION (CFL MVP and Grey Cup champion) Andrew Harris on the cover, in a fold-out poster, and in an in-depth article. The shoot with Andrew was smooth and easy … me thinks he’s done this before. Was again proud to be affiliated with The Huddle … with gohabster photography images being selected not only for the cover, poster, and Andrew Harris feature, but also for stories about Chad Nellis, and about the “Black Death Defense” from Murdoch Mackay Highschool in Winnipeg.

The March 9, 2013 WINNIPEG SUNshine Girl is Rudi. The preliminary rounds of the Winnipeg 2013 Miss World of Wheels Pageant have already begun. The pageant finals take place during the 2013 World of Wheels on Saturday April 6th, 2013 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Rudi recently met Samuel L Jackson … but I don’t think he will be attending the pageant. Too bad for him.

Jocelyn was chosen for the March 2, 2013 SUNshine Girl in THE WINNIPEG SUN. This new SUNshine Girl image was captured to help promote the Winnipeg 2013 Miss World of Wheels Pageant, but Jocelyn is not new to the SUN … She was crowned the Winnipeg SUN Girl for 2010. Vroom, vroom, Jocelyn !!!

The February 23, 2013 WINNIPEG SUN featured Stephanie as their SUNshine Girl. This was another image captured during the promotional shoot for the upcoming Winnipeg 2013 Miss World of Wheels Pageant. Some of you may recognize Stephanie from the stage of fitness competitions. How dedicated is she? “Can someone drop me off at the Gym after this shoot?” GO STEPHANIE GO !!!

The February 16, 2013 WINNIPEG SUN featured Laura as their SUNshine Girl. The image was captured during a promotional shoot for the upcoming Winnipeg 2013 Miss World of Wheels Pageant. Laura has attended many of my photoshoots working as the Make-Up Artist, but this was the first time she got in front of the camera.