I don't even know which day it is anymore
Mostly crossposted from http://rollerderbyportraits.tumblr.com -- follow there if you'd like)
Yesterday involved all the local rollergirls (the house is filled with Moxie and various other not-local rollergirls) getting up really early and going to practice. I stayed home and worked on sorting photos, then we all headed down to the sports arena. Moxie did video interviews and I set up for more portraits. I set up a small studio as well as grabbing some one-offs. Then I photographed the bout. I’d only photographed one other roller derby game — the first one I saw a year ago. In the interim I’ve gotten interested in how I could have done it better — namely by using flashes and I’d been trying to figure out in my mind how they’d best work. I used two to cover half the track, one back light, and one key — this is the result. I’m thinking now that I could add a third and cover most of the area that I can see from one spot.
The bout was exciting. Chippewa Valley won 110 to 76 but more exciting was that Stunt Double, Chippewa’s main jammer, proposed to her long time girlfriend, Arm & Slammer, on the track, doing a long baseball slide and ending up on one knee in front of Slammer, holding out a ring. Slammer said “yes” and the crowd went wild.
At the after party the rollergirls taught me a move called “the can opener” which will be murder if anybody ever tries to get past me on the sidewalk. I also learned what the phrase “eating the baby” means, and a move called “Princess Thigh.”
Today Lorraine leaves at 7:45 for the “hangover bout”, I get to lay in bed for another hour, writing this and jotting down the days events on some post cards for backers and then follow along. One more game and half a day of portraits and then I head back to philadelphia.
Thanks so much to you for making this happen.
Photo: Chippewa Valley jammer Skeeter slips past a falling opponent.
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One 4x6 print, suitable for framing, of your favorite rollergirl photographed on the trip.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $25 or more
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Three 4x6 images, suitable for making a terrific display on your coffee table, (photographers choice).
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Five 4x6 prints, suitable for making a terrific display in your hallway, (photographers choice).
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One 8x12 print, suitable for hanging in your living room, of your favorite rollergirl photographed on the trip.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $60 or more
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A bound copy of Moxie McMurder's travel diary of her trip to the U.S. with behind the scenes photos by Kyle, plus a 4x6 roller derby portrait (photographers choice).
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $60 or more
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Signed copy of the issue of Lead Jammer magazine with Moxie's article about America.
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One rather large 12x18 print, suitable for hanging over your mantle, of your favorite rollergirl photographed on the trip.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $60 or more
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A post card every day of the project (four days) from either Kyle or Moxie with a personal note about what's happened that day from Wisconsin, Minnisota, Philadelphia, London or some place along the way plus three 4x6 images from the final project (photographer's choice).
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $85 or more
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A bound copy of Moxie McMurder's travel diary of her trip to the U.S. with behind the scenes photos by Kyle, plus a 4x6 roller derby portrait (photographers choice) PLUS Signed copy of the issue of Lead Jammer magazine with Moxie's article about America.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $120 or more
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One gigantic 16x24 print, suitable for organizing the decor of your entire apartment around, of your favorite rollergirl photographed on the trip.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $175 or more
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A post card every day of the project mailed to your house or the person of your choice (four days, 8 post cards total), from Wisconsin, Minnisota, Philadelphia, London or some place along the way with a personal message about what's happening from both Kyle & Moxie. Plus a 9x12 of your favorite finished portrait, at least four "behind the scenes photos", a copy of Moxie's travel diary and a copy of the issue of Lead Jammer with Moxie's article when it comes out.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $200 or more
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The Scrapbook - a bound collection of behind the scenes photos, notes, journal pages, receipts and special love, signed by Kyle, the Fabulous Lorraine, and Moxie. Plus a copy of Moxie's travel diary.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $200 or more
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Two tickets to see the Chippewa Valley Rollergirls play in Eau Clair Wisconsin (you're responsible for getting there) your choice of soda or beer during the bout, 9x12 group photo with CVRG after the bout plus a CVRG towel.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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