Filed under: Avalon Cup, Avalon Yacht Club, Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Barnegat Breezer, Bill Volk Leukemia Cup Regatta, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, Classic Sailboats, Danise Cavallaro, Flying Scot, Flying Scot Atlantic Coast Championship, Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, Hobies, Keyport Yacht Club, Leukemia Cup Regatta, Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship 2009, Lightning Championships, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Schooners, Toms River Yacht Club | Tags: 2009 Leukemia Cup, 2010 Bill Volk Leukemia Cup, Annapolis, barnegat bay, Barnegat Bay A Cats, Barnegat Breezer, Chesapeake Bay, Classic Sailboats, Danise Cavallaro, Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, Hobies, Keyport Yacht Club, Lightning North American Championships, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Schooners
Photographs make great holiday gifts, and we want to help you get a head start on your shopping and save some money at the same time.
We captured some excellent sailing this summer! The light winds of 2009 were replaced by good breezes in 2010, and the sailing seemed a lot more intense this year as well. Sailing photos remind us of those warm summer days and the great times chasing the wind. Boat owners: thank your crew for their efforts with a photo of them hard at work. Parents: show your pride in your kids’ accomplishments with a shot of them on the water. Spouses: imagine the delight your husband or wife will feel when he or she sees that shot of themselves working the bow, trimming the sails, or helming the boat. A great action shot makes a once-in-a-lifetime gift.
Order your photos before December 1 and take 15% off the cost of your order. Small prints, enlargements, specialty products…they’re all eligible for the discount. Visit www.michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com to dive in to the galleries and make your selections. After you select your images and products, enter “Holiday2010” in the “If you have a discount coupon, please enter it here” box and the discount will be reflected in the cart.
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Filed under: Avalon Cup, Avalon Yacht Club, Danise Cavallaro, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Viewfinder | Tags: Avalon Cup, Danise Cavallaro, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Sailors
A Small Craft Advisory and six foot seas did not deter the fleet of Flying Scots, one designs, and PHRF boats sailing in the 2010 Avalon Cup. In fact, the rolling waves and ENE winds set the stage for a terrific regatta.
After slowly pounding our way north from Cape May to Avalon (the 13 mile trip took more than an hour), we connected with the race committee and the fleet of a dozen Flying Scots who had endured a harrowing trip out of Townsends Inlet. Sailing a windward-leeward buoy course, the Scots were easily lost in the troughs of the large swells rolling in from the east. Undaunted, the sailors raced their boats hard and put on an impressive performance.
Shortly thereafter the larger boats crossed the start line and, after sailing upwind for a short distance, fell off to a broad reach for the downhill run to Cape May. With a nice breeze and big rollers on the quarter, the boats in the spinnaker class took off like race horses and we had to work to keep up. The wind and seas began to settle down as the afternoon progressed, but still the fleet had a fast run south and the boat winning line honors, the J105 Maxed Out, crossed the finish less than three hours after the start.
The big waves and nice made for great photo opportunities, and we were able to capture all of the fleet as they raced. A full gallery of our images can be found at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
Filed under: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Danise Cavallaro, Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship 2009, Lightning Championships, Lightning North Americans, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Toms River Yacht Club, Viewfinder | Tags: barnegat bay, Danise Cavallaro, Lightning North American Championships, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Sailors
A thunderstorm in the morning and the threat of one in the afternoon foreshortened the day on Thursday, but we still were able to get out there for a little while to watch the racing while it happened. A nice breeze just over 10 knots enabled the Lightnings to move well across the water, and the crews were impressive, as always.
The full gallery of all of our North American Championship photos can be viewed at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
Here are a few of our favorite shots from today:
Filed under: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Danise Cavallaro, Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship 2009, Lightning Championships, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Toms River Yacht Club, Viewfinder | Tags: barnegat bay, Boston Whaler, Danise Cavallaro, Lightning North American Championships, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Toms River Yacht Club
This year’s Lightning Class North American Championships are hosted by the Toms River Yacht Club and are sailed on Barnegat Bay. Right in our backyard. Today was the first of five days of racing, and it could not have been a better welcome to Barnegat Bay – abundant sunshine, a steady 15-20 knot sea breeze, 3-4 foot choppy seas…it was perfect. And the sailors rose to the occasion, taking the boats and the crews to their limits. The speeds were impressive, the teamwork high quality, and the sail changes reflected the skills and hours of practice the racers brought to the regatta.
We’ll be shooting several days of the regatta, and posting our photos at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
The good news: the weather forecast is the same for Tuesday!
Filed under: animal shelter, Danise Cavallaro, dog rescue, dog shelter, dogs, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, New Jersey, pet photography, pet portrait, stock photography | Tags: animal rescue, Danise Cavallaro, dog portrait, dog rescue, dog shelter, dogs, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, new jersey photography, pet photography, Photography
We are pleased to present Because Someone Rescued Me… The photo book contains the images and reflections of our dog PJ who was rescued from a shelter and adopted into a “forever home”. Click on the link below to view an interactive preview of the book. And if you know any dog lovers please share the link with them too.
Filed under: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Barnegat Breezer, Danise Cavallaro, Hobies, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors | Tags: barnegat bay, Barnegat Breezer, Danise Cavallaro, Hobies, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Sailors
Perhaps more than in any sport, the weather can make or break a sailing regatta. The hosting yacht clubs and fleets can attract great sailing talent, secure outstanding facilities, engage top-notch sponsors, and run a kickin’ party. But if there’s no wind, there’s no wind.
Last year’s Barnegat Breezer is a case in point. I photographed my first Breezer in 2008, and the wind gods were definitely smiling that year. South winds over 15 knots challenged every sailor to his or her limit, and it was amazing to see the Hobies screaming around the race course, teetering on the fine line between control and mayhem. It was remarkable. Accordingly, I had high expectations for last year’s event. Alas, the wind, when it was present, never rose above five or six knots. It was light air sailing all the way. And while that requires great skill and patience, it doesn’t make for the best photographs.
Since we put the 2010 event on our calendar in January we’ve been hoping that the Breezer would live up to its name again. And it did. Saturday started off a little light, but the breeze came up in the afternoon, and by the end of the day the sailors were hiking out and many were racing on one hull. Sunday was even better, as the wind was above 10 knots all morning, and there were periods of pressure significantly above that. It was terrific to watch the talented Hobie sailors – including a few national champions – maximize their vessels to reach incredible speeds. Hobie Alter would be proud!
Below are a few shots from the weekend. To view all of our images visit michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
Filed under: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, BBYRA, Classic Sailboats, Danise Cavallaro, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Toms River Yacht Club, Viewfinder | Tags: barnegat bay, Barnegat Bay A Cats, BBYRA, Classic Sailboats, Danise Cavallaro, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Sailors, Viewfinder
After a busy month shooting in Westport, Connecticut and Keyport, New Jersey, we finally found the time to get out on our home waters of Barnegat Bay. The Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association puts together an impressive series of races from spring through fall, and each Saturday they host a regatta chock full of great fleets. Sanderlings, E Scows, Flying Scots, Lightnings and, of course, our very own A Cats are all on the starting line together. With a practically-guaranteed sea breeze filling in around noon and a short windward-leeward buoy course, the racing can be very exciting. Saturday was a nice day for sailing, and the skippers and their crews showed off their skills as they competed.
Here are a few shots from the afternoon race. Additional images can be viewed and, if desired, purchased at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
E Scows at the start
A Cats running
Hiking and rounding
Beating
Close at the mark
Focused
Filed under: Bill Volk Leukemia Cup Regatta, Danise Cavallaro, Keyport Yacht Club, Leukemia Cup Regatta, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Viewfinder | Tags: 2010 Bill Volk Leukemia Cup, Danise Cavallaro, Keyport Yacht Club, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey sailing, Photography, Raritan Bay, sailing photography, Sailors, Viewfinder
We had a great weekend with the Keyport Yacht Club as they hosted the 10th Annual Bill Volk Leukemia Cup Regatta. A great fleet of boats, a skilled crew of sailors, a sharp race committee and good weather all combined to produce a fun and exciting regatta. Most importantly, the sailors’ efforts raised more than $20,000 in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, money that will go to research and treatment of blood diseases. We salute their efforts.
Photos from the weekend are posted at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com. In the spirit of the event, we will donate 25% of our profits from all print or product purchases to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
We look forward to making the KYC Leukemia Cup a regular event on our calendar!
Filed under: Boston Whaler, Danise Cavallaro, Leukemia Cup Regatta, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Uncategorized | Tags: Boston Whaler, Danise Cavallaro, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, Photography, sailing photography, Sailors
Winter can feel like a long time. When the boat is winterized in November, spring seems like it is years away. Regular winter blizzards help support the theory. Slowly but surely signs of change appear. Days get longer. Temperatures rise. Trees bud. Boats are back in their slips. And boating season is upon us.
Last weekend made it official. We traveled to Connecticut to shoot the Cedar Point Yacht Club One Design Regatta. We were grateful to be partnered with our friends at Photoboat, who have made the One Design Regatta a regular on their schedule, but had to be away and couldn’t cover it this year. So they called in reinforcements. We enjoyed two days of good wind and good sailing. Saturday offered three races, all of which were competitive between the fleets of J80′s, J30′s, J105′s, Farr 30′s and Beneteau 36.7′s. The breeze continued to build Sunday morning, but the racing had to be called early due to a tornado warning. Fortunately, the tornado never formed, but a hearty thunderstorm passed through, vindicating the judgment of race committee. Back ashore, we printed our photos of the win, place, and show boats, and the framed images were used as the regatta trophies.
To check out the photos visit Photoboat.com. Next stop: Keyport Yacht Club Leukemia Cup Regatta on Saturday and Sunday.
And so it begins. Another season aboard Viewfinder, committing a sailing moment in time to pixels. Here’s hoping summer feels as long as winter did.
Beating to windward
Revelation prepares to set the spinnaker.
Excitement aboard Mischief
Filed under: Danise Cavallaro, flash photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, New Jersey, Uncategorized | Tags: Danise Cavallaro, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, New Jersey, Photography, Photography tips
Spent a day last week at a workshop led by Joe McNally, one of the modern masters of lighting. Joe is particularly skilled at using small flashes (he shoots Nikon, so the SB900 is the current weapon of choice) and simple tools (like reflectors, bed sheets, and white walls) to create stunning, dramatic photographs. He demonstrated several of his techniques during the day, including making corporate portraits and sports/athletic images. If you’re interested in lighting and ever have the chance to learn from Joe, don’t miss the opportunity!
A few days later we met up with a couple of friends who were kind enough to spend time in front of the lens as the sun faded in the sky. We followed some of Joe’s advice and used one SB900 off camera to create these images. Many thanks to Mary, David and Danise for their willingness to stand in the cold while hungry!
David and Mary
David at Sunset
Danise
Mary
Mary in the Hood
