Kirky Shoots

My friends call me Kirky. I am an avid photographer, and have shot the skate and BMX scene for many years, among other things. This is a blog of my work, all photos are by me unless otherwise stated.

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Another one from tonight at @asessippi with Kids of Mud, Coach Alex @bishop4637 showing how it’s done! @asessippi @west204cyclingclub #kidsofmud #west204bikeclub #west204bike #asessippi #asessippisummer #mountainbiking #mountanbiker #mtb #downhillmountainbike #downhillmountainbiking #downhillmountainbiker (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0U1yR_gYi0/?igshid=r7ongqs7t3wy

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Had an awesome evening shooting the Kids of Mud at @asessippi , thanks for the invite @bishop4637 @west204cyclingclub , here’s @armin0526 on the trail kicking it! #kidsofmud #kom #west204bikeclub #west204bike #asessippi #asessippisummer #mtb #mtblife #mtblove #mtblifestyle #mountainbiking #mountainbikingtrails #mountainbikinggroups #downhillmountainbike #diwnhillmountainbiking #downhillmountainbikes #downhillmountainbiker https://www.instagram.com/p/B0UpU1rgTRo/?igshid=4s1bl2ak36tk

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Had a great time riding with these two guys and many others, @tannermantei69 @noah.peters51 , yeah, I’m the fat guy in the middle lol. @asessippi #asessippisummer https://www.instagram.com/p/B0M-0KGg46w/?igshid=m7k9ookqydvy

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Hit up the new pump track courtesy of @west204cyclingclub in Russell MB with @noah.peters51 and @tannermantei69 on the way back from MTB @asessippi , what a great way to end the day! Go check out the just finished pump track at Millennium Park in Russell if you haven’t already, they did an awesome job, it’s already attracting a bunch of riders, MTB and BMX alike! #russelmanitoba #pumptrack #mtb #bmx #west204bikeclub #west204bike #west204pumptrack #asessippisummer (at Russell, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0M8TiGghuW/?igshid=1c4st3cfqi34a

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Hit up the new pump track, courtesy @west204cyclingclub in Russell on the way back from @asessippi MTB with @noah.peters51 and @tannermantei69 , what great way to end the day! Great to see you guys out from Estevan! We have to do it again real soon! Check out the west204 cycling club’s pump track at Millennium Park in Russell MB if you haven’t already, they just finished it, already drawing a bunch of riders, MTB and BMX alike! (at Russell, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0M7aDngkwW/?igshid=134d6nd2cp985

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I had a blast, great trails, awesome people, riders and staff alike, definitely will be back! Thanks for the fun today! @asessippi #asessippi #asessippiskiresort #asessippisummer @noah.peters51 @west204cyclingclub Art, @tannermantei69 and all the other people I met and rode with that aren’t tagged (so many!) today that made it a great day! (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0M37gHAALZ/?igshid=10xw80ckuesxg

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This would be right about the time I decided to put away the tripod and shoot from the car, don’t need to be a lightening rod when the strikes start getting this close. Storm chase Saturday July 13th, South is Solsgirth MB. #storm #stormchasers #stormchaser #stormchasing #stormchase #stormchasingmb #stormchasingcanada #mbstorm #mbstorms #mbstormchasers #mbstormchasing #amaturestormchaser #amaturestormchasing #amaturestormchasers (at Solsgirth, MB) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ClerFAKun/?igshid=1wg3kl5von7ay

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No way is up... Lucas hucking it on the airbag at @asessippi with @sasksnowboard, thanks for sharing the airbag! #airbag #asessippi #snowboardingisfun #snowboarding #manitoba #saskatchewan #snowboard # (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bslr3d-lINN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eely6e3ovhio

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Kai getting a bit of air at the Battle of the Borders representing Manitoba at @asessippi yesterday. #asessippi #snowboarding #snowboard #snowboardgrom #snowboardinggrom #snowboardcanada #snowboardingisfun #snowboardcomp #snowboardingcompetition @mbsnowboard @sasksnowboard (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BslJfYAlq5k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pn34wuvrrbki

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I cannot begin to tell you how impressed I was today with the showing at the “Battle of the Borders” slope style snowboarding competition at @asessippi, especially by the ladies! This young firecracker, Maya, was impressive, Thanks to all the riders for putting out 110% and making this comp such fun to shoot! Thanks to everyone involved for putting on a great comp, and Asessippi Resort for the opportunity to photograph the event! #battleoftheborders #asessippiskiresort #manitoba #saskatchewan #snowboarders #snowboarding #snowboardcomp #snowboardcompetition #asessippi #snowboarderslife #competition @mbsnowboard @sasksnowboard (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BskGpQKlhHj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=578invyz75ql

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Great show! (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsRqLw_lIFz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xi8uejbu95j4

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Murray showing us how it’s done! Opening day at @asessippi ! @sasksnowboard #snowboard #snowboarder #snowboarding #snowboardphotography #snowboarders #teamsask #sasksnowboarding #sasksnowboard #sasksnowboarders #sasksnowboardassociation #snowboardcanada #kirkyshoots (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrmMrZul4q2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=byt6slxg2cwa

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Another one from last night, @mattybrayzo on the hip on Robin’s Run at @asessippi . #freeski #freeskiing #freeskier #freestyleskiing #freestyleski #freestyleskier @winnipegfreeriders #asessippi (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdVh-MF5ah/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6zgidgkzx168

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Had an awesome evening shooting with a great crew at @asessippi , thanks guys, @tysonshewchuk @koltenaustinn @ethan___smart @crosthwaite_russell @mattybrayzo and everyone else! Have to do it again sometime soon, and hopefully with a larger crew, I have ideas... #evillaugh unfortunately, every great day eventually has to come to an end.... Have to admit the chalet looks very inviting coming down Robin’s Run for the last time in the evening. (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brbw4HZFvGS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n1s96mrvm44c

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Fun with Flash! When it gets dark at @asessippi , it gets creative! #strobist #strobistphotography #strobists #strobistshoot #strobistphoto #cactusv5 #cactusv5triggers #cactusv5duo #canon #canon60d #canon60dshots #canon60dphotography #asessippi #snowboard #snowboarding #snowboarder #snowboarders #snowboardlife #snowboardphotography @mbsnowboard @snowboardcanada (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrbZh0Nl0sr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1avjpdjwxyyoo

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Shout out to this young lady who was the only young lady gutsy enough to sign up for the Get Amped competition at @asessippi last Saturday, Ellen! Even being in a class on her own, and riding her heat with the boys, she still gave it her all! Great job Ellen! @shatteredravensart_ @forshredsbyshreds #determiniation #dedication #snowboarding #snowboard #snowboardinggirl @mbsnowboard #snowboardcomp #snowboardcompetition #snowboardcommunity #kirkyshoots (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrW88QUlG3B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lnf89m6erulz

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Still working on the photos, in the meantime, here is another shot from "Get Amped" at @asessippi this past weekend. #snowboarding #snowboard #snowboarder #snowboarders #snowboardcompetition #snowboardcomp #asessippi #manitoba #manitobaphotography #manitobaphotographer #kirkyshoots @forshredsbyshreds @prairiesupplyco @mattybrayzo (at Asessippi Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrMT7ZDBx8G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ze0o2dtko9vz