We meet adventure sports photographer, Mason Mashon and writer, Tannis Baradziej. Both of them have plenty of experience, but Tannis is new to action adventure sports writing. In the premiere episode they meet four-time world surfing champion, Lisa Anderson during the Roxy Champ Camp in Tofino, BC.
Alaska-based magazine, Mushing Magazine commissions Gracey to cover a world-class dog-sled event called Mushers Rendezvous. Gracey covers a musher named Carl Knudsen who comes from a family of mushers. Keeping up and getting in front of the sleds will be Gracey's biggest challenge.
Gracey is commissioned by her friend, Justin Jacob to help promote his new online clothing business called Section 35. Gracey and Jacob collaborate and decide to shoot skateboarders doing their thing wearing Section 35 garb. Gracey calls upon her friends to help out.
Gracey takes photos for a young, Aboriginal pro-skier and artist, Richie Small, for him to use on his website. Gracey asks Ojibway photographer, Nadya Kwandibens to help out with her portraits. This should be the best shoot of Gracey's career and she is stoked!
Mason and Tannis team up with Mason's mountain bike film-making buddies the "Coastal Crew" on BC's Sunshine Coast for some mountain bike action. An opportunity to sell the story to Mountain Life magazine is there, but can Tannis lock it down?
We meet adventure sports photographer, Mason Mashon and writer, Tannis Baradziej. Both of them have plenty of experience, but Tannis is new to action adventure sports writing. In the premiere episode they meet four-time world surfing champion, Lisa Anderson during the Roxy Champ Camp in Tofino, BC.
Veteran action sports photographer, Mark Gallup, take Mason under his wing at stunning Island Lake Lodge Resort. Meanwhile, Tannis is forced to take a timeout.
Mason and Tannis team up with Mason's mountain bike film-making buddies the "Coastal Crew" on BC's Sunshine Coast for some mountain bike action. An opportunity to sell the story to Mountain Life magazine is there, but can Tannis lock it down?
Mason and Tannis meet sisters, Meghann and Spencer O'Brien. One is a talented rider who retired from her sport to pursue her love of Aboriginal weaving, the other, an X Games medalists on track for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi.
Veteran action sports photographer, Mark Gallup, take Mason under his wing at stunning Island Lake Lodge Resort. Meanwhile, Tannis is forced to take a timeout.
We meet Jordan Demeulemeester, one of underEXPOSED's own. He gives Tannis an inside look into a highly successful program, the First Nations Snowboard Team. And the whole gang goes on a moose hunt with Kookum.
Mason and Tannis meet sisters, Meghann and Spencer O'Brien. One is a talented rider who retired from her sport to pursue her love of Aboriginal weaving, the other, an X Games medalists on track for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi.
Mason and Tannis travel to Turtle Bay resort in Oahu, where Mason learns to shoot from one of the world's best surf photographers, Brian Bielmann. Meanwhile Tannis digs deeper into Polynesian history and goes on the hunt for chocolate.
Mason and Tannis team up with Mason's mountain bike film-making buddies the "Coastal Crew" on BC's Sunshine Coast for some mountain bike action. An opportunity to sell the story to Mountain Life magazine is there, but can Tannis lock it down?
Veteran action sports photographer, Mark Gallup, take Mason under his wing at stunning Island Lake Lodge Resort. Meanwhile, Tannis is forced to take a timeout.
We meet Jordan Demeulemeester, one of underEXPOSED's own. He gives Tannis an inside look into a highly successful program, the First Nations Snowboard Team. And the whole gang goes on a moose hunt with Kookum.
Mason is in his own backyard revisiting the Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival, the event that launched his career as a pro photographer. Tannis meets an inspiring young local snowboarder.
Mason and Tannis travel to Turtle Bay resort in Oahu, where Mason learns to shoot from one of the world's best surf photographers, Brian Bielmann. Meanwhile Tannis digs deeper into Polynesian history and goes on the hunt for chocolate.
Tannis and Mason travel to world-class climbing and fishing destination, Squamish BC. Tensions rise as Tannis has the jump on Mason in the climbing world, but Mason soon uses his newfound skills to capture an epic shot.
Mason is in his own backyard revisiting the Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival, the event that launched his career as a pro photographer. Tannis meets an inspiring young local snowboarder.
Mason and Tannis face off in beautiful Haida Gwaii with their very own fishing derby. They also meet talented local artists and discover everything the stunning island has to offer.
Tannis and Mason travel to world-class climbing and fishing destination, Squamish BC. Tensions rise as Tannis has the jump on Mason in the climbing world, but Mason soon uses his newfound skills to capture an epic shot.
West Coast Expeditions treats the crew to some unreal kayaking and Naked Bikes on Quadra Island brings new meaning to underEXPOSED.
Mason and Tannis face off in beautiful Haida Gwaii with their very own fishing derby. They also meet talented local artists and discover everything the stunning island has to offer.
We meet well-known pro skier KC Deane, who as it turns out, is also fearless on a bike. Tannis is starting to have some doubts about her ability to make it in the action sports world.
Mason is in his own backyard revisiting the Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival, the event that launched his career as a pro photographer. Tannis meets an inspiring young local snowboarder.
Tannis and Mason travel to world-class climbing and fishing destination, Squamish BC. Tensions rise as Tannis has the jump on Mason in the climbing world, but Mason soon uses his newfound skills to capture an epic shot.
West Coast Expeditions treats the crew to some unreal kayaking and Naked Bikes on Quadra Island brings new meaning to underEXPOSED.
The mercury rises as Tannis and Mason see the sights of Williams Lake courtesy of world class rider James Doerfling. Caribou Chilcotin Jet boats might help beat the heat.
We meet well-known pro skier KC Deane, who as it turns out, is also fearless on a bike. Tannis is starting to have some doubts about her ability to make it in the action sports world.
The crew is shuttled to untouched riding areas of the Kamloops Lake, but Tannis sees herself setting off on a different ship altogether.
The mercury rises as Tannis and Mason see the sights of Williams Lake courtesy of world class rider James Doerfling. Caribou Chilcotin Jet boats might help beat the heat.
Mason knows if he is to step up his game as a photographer, he will need to bring on a mentor coach to challenge and push him to be better. Mason calls up legendary action sport photographer Mark Gallup and engages his services. First on Mark's agenda; Mason needs an Assistant. Mason recruits Gracey Dove, and they embark on their first assignment to California to work with iconic skateboard photographer, Grant Brittain.
The crew is shuttled to untouched riding areas of the Kamloops Lake, but Tannis sees herself setting off on a different ship altogether.
Mark Gallup assigns Mason and Gracey shoot a photo essay on Freestyle Motocross FMX rider, Kris Garwasiuk in Kelowna BC. Gracey tries to earn her way and prove her worth by getting sponsors.
Mason knows if he is to step up his game as a photographer, he will need to bring on a mentor coach to challenge and push him to be better. Mason calls up legendary action sport photographer Mark Gallup and engages his services. First on Mark's agenda; Mason needs an Assistant. Mason recruits Gracey Dove, and they embark on their first assignment to California to work with iconic skateboard photographer, Grant Brittain.
Gallup continues to push Mason out of his comfort zone, and now mentors Mason and Gracey on a wave sports shoot in Punta San Carlos Mexico. Mason discovers that shooting pros launching themselves off the waves on kiteboards and windsurf boards is not as easy as it looks.
The mercury rises as Tannis and Mason see the sights of Williams Lake courtesy of world class rider James Doerfling. Caribou Chilcotin Jet boats might help beat the heat.
The crew is shuttled to untouched riding areas of the Kamloops Lake, but Tannis sees herself setting off on a different ship altogether.
Mark Gallup assigns Mason and Gracey shoot a photo essay on Freestyle Motocross FMX rider, Kris Garwasiuk in Kelowna BC. Gracey tries to earn her way and prove her worth by getting sponsors.
One of the most challenging sports to shoot for photography is bobsledding. Mason and Gracey follow Canadian National Team bobsledder pilot, Justin Kripps, on his quest for the podium.
Gallup continues to push Mason out of his comfort zone, and now mentors Mason and Gracey on a wave sports shoot in Punta San Carlos Mexico. Mason discovers that shooting pros launching themselves off the waves on kiteboards and windsurf boards is not as easy as it looks.
Mason and Gracey give back to the mountain bike community and shoot crowd funding photos for the Coast Gravity Park.
One of the most challenging sports to shoot for photography is bobsledding. Mason and Gracey follow Canadian National Team bobsledder pilot, Justin Kripps, on his quest for the podium.
Mason teams up with pro surfer Ben Murphy for a photo shoot at Wya Point in Ucluelet, British Columbia. Gracey has some trouble along the way.
Mason and Gracey give back to the mountain bike community and shoot crowd funding photos for the Coast Gravity Park.
One of the best ways to learn as a photographer is to see your photo through the eyes of a photo editor. Gallup sets Mason up with the opportunity to work with Peter Moynes, Photo Editor from Kootenay Mountain Culture magazine, on a photo shoot at Selkirk Wilderness Skiing. Gracey gets in way over her head.
Mason teams up with pro surfer Ben Murphy for a photo shoot at Wya Point in Ucluelet, British Columbia. Gracey has some trouble along the way.
Destination BC commissions Mason to shoot a social media resort tour through British Columbia. Gracey shreds for fun and hits the ice.
One of the most challenging sports to shoot for photography is bobsledding. Mason and Gracey follow Canadian National Team bobsledder pilot, Justin Kripps, on his quest for the podium.
Mason and Gracey give back to the mountain bike community and shoot crowd funding photos for the Coast Gravity Park.
One of the best ways to learn as a photographer is to see your photo through the eyes of a photo editor. Gallup sets Mason up with the opportunity to work with Peter Moynes, Photo Editor from Kootenay Mountain Culture magazine, on a photo shoot at Selkirk Wilderness Skiing. Gracey gets in way over her head.
Sometimes you need to roll up your sleeves and get creative with your photography ideas and projects to pay your bills. Mason and Gracey experience the mid-winter work slowdown and they to get creative on projects.
Destination BC commissions Mason to shoot a social media resort tour through British Columbia. Gracey shreds for fun and hits the ice.
Gallup suggests to Mason and Gracey shoot something new and emerging, and they work with Reagan Sieg from Timbersled Snow Bikes on an epic backcountry photoshoot in the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia.
Sometimes you need to roll up your sleeves and get creative with your photography ideas and projects to pay your bills. Mason and Gracey experience the mid-winter work slowdown and they to get creative on projects.
Gracey gets a break and gets invited to work with Mark Gallup on a solo shoot capturing social media photos from the Freestyle Nationals Snowboarding event.
Gallup suggests to Mason and Gracey shoot something new and emerging, and they work with Reagan Sieg from Timbersled Snow Bikes on an epic backcountry photoshoot in the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia.
Opportunity knocks in California and Mason shoots with some action sports brands. Gracey meets Lulu Erkeneff, a young up and coming surfer from Dana Point.
Gracey gets a break and gets invited to work with Mark Gallup on a solo shoot capturing social media photos from the Freestyle Nationals Snowboarding event.
Gracey and Mason produce a photo story on the lifestyle of "dirtbags", aka ski bums, at the annual Dirtbag Festival in Kimberley BC.
Sometimes you need to roll up your sleeves and get creative with your photography ideas and projects to pay your bills. Mason and Gracey experience the mid-winter work slowdown and they to get creative on projects.
Gallup suggests to Mason and Gracey shoot something new and emerging, and they work with Reagan Sieg from Timbersled Snow Bikes on an epic backcountry photoshoot in the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia.
Opportunity knocks in California and Mason shoots with some action sports brands. Gracey meets Lulu Erkeneff, a young up and coming surfer from Dana Point.
Gracey Dove heads out on her own to try and make a living as a freelance photographer in the action sport world. She meets up with Brett Tippie and he opens the door for Gracey to meet legendary mountain bike photographer Margus Riga, to shoot Whistler Crankworx Festival.
Gracey and Mason produce a photo story on the lifestyle of "dirtbags", aka ski bums, at the annual Dirtbag Festival in Kimberley BC.
Wind and water are two elements that can throw a challenge to even the most seasoned photographers, and Gracey faces new experiences by shooting the Canadian Open Freestyle Kiteboarding event at the Squamish Spit, and features champion kiteboarder Sam Medysky.
Gracey Dove heads out on her own to try and make a living as a freelance photographer in the action sport world. She meets up with Brett Tippie and he opens the door for Gracey to meet legendary mountain bike photographer Margus Riga, to shoot Whistler Crankworx Festival.
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