WHISTLER, BC, January 6, 2004 – The 6th annual Pro Photographer Search held
during Whistler’s TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival in April has
announced a world-wide call for entries. The entry deadline is February 20,
2004.
Growing in stature and gaining recognition as the pre-eminent event of its
kind in the world, the Pro Photographer Search celebrates action sport and
lifestyle photography by inviting six finalists to present their work in
Whistler during the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, April 16-25. The
winner of the Search has the honour of presenting alongside photography
legends as he or she takes the Wildcard spot in the prestigious Pro
Photographer Showdown, later in the Festival.
The Pro Photographer Search is seeking entries from both emerging and
already published action sport and lifestyle photographers from around the
world. A panel of key industry figures reviews all submissions anonymously
and selects six finalists to present in Whistler.
The Pro Photographer Search has the reputation for accelerating the careers
of up and coming photographers. Last year’s Search received more entries
than ever before and the strength of the submissions was outstanding.
Last year’s Best of Show was mountain bike photographer Sterling Lorence who
thrilled the audience with his stunning images. “I’ve aspired to be a part
of this event since its inception,” Lorence said. “To be part of an event
that influenced my career so much is a huge honour.” Lorence went on to
present alongside international legends, surf photographer Warren Bolster,
skateboard photographer Jon Humphries and ski photographer Mattias
Fredriksson, in the Pro Photographer Showdown.
In response to judges and photographer feedback, the audience will see a
major change in the format of this year’s Search – all six finalists will
present together on one night, April 20, 2004. With the change to a single
night Search and a move to a bigger home in the newly renovated TELUS
Conference Centre at Whistler, more people than ever before will see the
awe-inspiring presentations by the finalists. In order to accommodate all
presentations being done in one-night, each presentation will be shortened
to 9 minutes.
The Pro Photographer Search takes place during the TELUS World Ski &
Snowboard Festival – a 10-day super charged event fusing music, arts and
sports, April 16 – 25. Festival highlights include: Ripzone Snowboard
Invitational, World Skiing Invitational, DKNY//JEANS Outdoor Concert Series,
Kokanee Freeride, Pro Photographer Search and Showdown, Filmmaker Showdown,
Super Demo Days, Whistler DogFest and Words & Stories.
Entry procedures are available on the Web site at www.whistler2004.com.
