Get a closer look
Change the zoom level in your browser to get a closer look at images and contact sheets.
Make an image your Windows desktop
Find the image you like in a PhotoChick gallery. Click on the thumbnail image to view the full size image. Right click the full size iimage, select save as. Put it some where you'll remember on your hard disk and name it something sensible. Right click in a clean space on your desk top and select Properties, Desktop tab. Click browse and find the picture you saved. Select the image, set the position and click OK.
Get a small image of an archived event
Just email the number(s) to Photochick.
Get super cheap high quality prints
Check out my Prints page for details on how to get prints of images from galleries and archives on this site.
Purchase a print and support this site
Here's the deal:
* You still get a great free small image from this site
* I drop off one disk of events to Photo & Video
* You order prints from Photo & Video
* Greg and his team do all the processing
* You get a professional print at snapshot prices
* Your purchase supports this site
Didn't you give away large files at one time?
Grand plan, but I couldn't keep up with demand. Moreover people still had to take the CD somewhere to get prints. Now the deal on my Prints page gives you professional quality images at snap shot prices. And no, printing from home does not work out cheaper than 60 cents a print.
Why do you archive events
Photochick operates on 150 - 200mb of online disk space. Older photos have to make way for new events. When I retire an event to the archives you can still view a contact sheet of its images.
Image type, size and enlargements
I take my photos using a Canon EOS 1D Mark III digital camera. That stores 2 types of file - a raw file and a large JPG. The raw file (.CR2 format) is about 12MB in size. It can be manipulated using applications like Photoshop to rearrange, recolour etc and exports to a variety of formats including .TIFF which is used produce very high quality printed images. The large JPG is about 8 MB. It can be manipulated with a variety of applications and prints very good quality photographic images. People who order images on disk recieve a large JPG. Galleries on this site offer FREE small JPG images which are ideal for use as a screen saver.
How do I identify a photo when asking for it?
look for the image number above the large image in a gallery or below the thumbnail on a contact sheet.
Do all your photos go up in your event gallery?
No I always take more photos than are on display. I try to put at least one shot of every competitor in each event gallery. If you can't find what you're looking for email me and I'll have a look when I get time..
Would you come and take photos at my event.
Sure, if I have got the time and it doesn't clash with something I'm already committed to. I am interested in supporting all types of sport. Email info of your event to PhotoChick.
Image use policy.
Images obtained from this site and prints / files obtained through our collaboration with Photo & Video International are for personal use only. Images must not be used for commercial or media purposes without permission. Photochick is a registered TradeMark.
How can I contact you?
Email PhotoChick. Sometimes it takes me a couple of days to get round to stuff. I've got a busy day job and a paddling addiction to feed on weekends.
