Cody Downard Photography

4" new snow at Beaver Creek(Jan12)

2012-01-12T13:42:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos of Jason Roberts and his 7 year old son Tanner this morning at Beaver Creek Resort.

POWDER at Beaver Creek

2011-12-22T11:54:00.000-07:00

The snow is GOOD at Beaver Creek! I shot all of these photos this morning in 5 inches of new snow on top of a groomed surface. This is how light and fluffy Colorado powder really is!!!!
Skier: Palmer Hoyt

Winter Wedding in Beaver Creek

2011-12-20T18:54:00.001-07:00

Today's World Cup Slalom at Beaver Creek

2011-12-08T16:45:00.001-07:00

Photos from today's race...

Christoph Dreier(SWE)

Ivica Kostelic(CRO) TODAY'S WINNER!!

Ted Ligety(USA)

Naoki Yuasa(JPN)

Bode Miller(USA)

Lindsey Vonn wins Super G at Beaver Creek

2011-12-07T14:51:00.001-07:00

Photos from today's Women's Super G race:
ALL PHOTOS COPYRIGHT 2011 Cody Downard NO USE PERMITTED.

Lindsey Vonn wins Beaver Creek Super G

Julia Mancuso Women's Super G Beaver Creek Colorado

Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn wins

Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn Today at Beaver Creek

2011-12-06T19:59:00.001-07:00

Today Lindsey Vonn and the rest of the Women's World Cup racers free skied the course. Tomorrow they race at 10:30am. Come out and see the ladies race on Birds of Prey--they've never raced it before!!

Ted Ligety wins Men's Giant Slalom at Beaver Creek!

2011-12-06T19:53:00.001-07:00

Photos from today's race..

Thursday Downhill Training Photos from Birds of Prey

2011-12-01T14:39:00.001-07:00

Here are photos from today's downhill training. I managed to get myself into a good spot today--so these photos are a bit more exciting!

Wednesday's World Cup DH Training Photos

2011-11-30T18:06:00.001-07:00

Here are a few photos from today's training at Beaver Creek. I have shot "The Brink" for the past few years, and wanted to change it up a bit..but ended up choosing a bad location. At a World Cup ski race, you must be in position at least an hour before the first racer starts. And once you are there, you can't move. I am shooting the next few days of racing, so there will be more photos to come!

New Images from Grand Teton National Park

2011-10-12T22:50:00.000-06:00

Here are a few images I captured while teaching a photography workshop at Jenny Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park this summer. The next scheduled workshop is June 14-16, 2012 followed by an autumn workshop September 27-29, 2012 at Jenny Lake Lodge. Visit this link for more information: Jenny Lake Photography Workshop

USA Pro Cycling Challenge Photos(Vail and Avon)

2011-08-26T16:09:00.000-06:00

Here are photos from yesterday's Vail Time Trial and today's Avon to Steamboat stage. I have lots more to post from the top of Independence Pass, so stay tuned...

2011-08-23T08:38:00.004-06:00

Jenny Lake Lodge Photography and Film Workshop

Jenny Lake Lodge, Grand Teton National Park

September 27-30, 2011

From September 27-30, 2011 along with the luxurious Jenny Lake Lodge inclusions you will also receive photography and film guidance from two industry professionals at no additional cost. Call Jenny Lake Lodge Reservations at 307-733-4647 to reserve your room, and sign up for the Workshop. If you are already are staying with us at the Jenny Lake Lodge call to be included.

Reservations September 27-30, 2011 Receive:

Deluxe Accommodations at the 4 diamond - Jenny Lake Lodge
Breakfast Daily in the Jenny Lake Lodge Restaurant
Participation in the Photography and Film Workshop
Horseback Riding
Cruiser Bicycles to see the local sites
5 Course Nightly Dinner at the Jenny Lake Lodge Restaurant

Single Room and Duplex Cabins– $620
Suites – $800 to $885
Inclusive double occupancy rates
*Each additional person is $150 per night*

http://www.gtlc.com/lodging/jenny-lake-lodge-photo-workshop.aspx

Arrival Day - Tuesday, September 27^th
7:00pm Meet & Greet
8:00pm-10:00pm Dinner

Wednesday, September 28^th
7:00am – 11:30am – Shoot Sunrise at the Schwabacher's Landing
11:30am – 2:00pm– Lunch and Class Room
2:00pm – 8:00pm – Scenic/Wildlife/Sunset Photography
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Dinner

Thursday, September 29^th
7:00am – 11:30am – Shoot Sunrise at Oxbow Bend
11:30am – 2:00pm – Lunch and Class Room
2:00pm – 8:00pm – Scenic/Wildlife/Sunset Photography
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Dinner

Friday, September 30^th
7:00am – 11:30am – Shoot Sunrise at Historic Mormon Row/Moulton Barn
11:30am – 2:00pm – Lunch and Class Room
2:00pm – 8:00pm – Scenic/Wildlife/Sunset Photography
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Dinner

Agenda:

1:6 Guide to participant ratio

Camera and Video requirements: Any Camera or Video recorder is allowed (DLSR Cameras are preferred)

Topics to be covered: Camera Operations, Composition, Lenses, Filters, Daylight Photography, Existing Light / Indoor Photography, Action Photography, Portrait Photography, Close Up/ Macro Photography, Digital Darkroom, and many other aspects of photography both artistic and technical.
http://www.gtlc.com/lodging/jenny-lake-lodge-photo-workshop.aspx

Stephen Marley Concert--Spring Back To Vail April 24, 2011

2011-04-24T01:12:00.000-06:00

Here are photos from tonight's snowy Stephen Marley concert in Vail, Colorado.

The Greyboy Allstars at Spring Back To Vail--tonight's photos

2011-04-18T00:26:00.001-06:00

Karl Denson and The Greyboy Allstars at Spring Back To Vail. http://www.vail.com

Grace Potter and The Nocturnals--photos from Friday in Vail

2011-04-17T00:14:00.000-06:00

Check out more info about Spring Back To Vail at: http://www.vail.com

Photos from tonight's Train concert in Vail--Spring Back To Vail 2011

2011-04-17T00:06:00.000-06:00

April 4 Powder at Beaver Creek

2011-04-04T15:03:00.001-06:00

Here are photos from today at Beaver Creek. We rode mountain bikes in Fruita on Saturday--and it was 82 degrees!!! 24 hours later we get dumped on with light, blower POW---and it was 1 degree when I woke up today.

Spring 2011 Photography Workshop-Grand Teton National Park

2011-02-24T11:41:00.001-07:00

Please join me June 6-8 at Jenny Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park, for a spring photography workshop! For details click here:Jenny Lake Lodge Photography Workshop

Today's POW at Beaver Creek

2011-01-20T13:12:00.001-07:00

Good snow today at Beaver Creek!! Visit www.beavercreek.com for more info.
Skiers are: Chris Ewart(blue/yellow) and Jason Roberts(red)

16" at Vail today!!

2011-01-18T20:21:00.000-07:00

Here are some powder images from today at Vail. Jason Roberts is the skier.

Beaver Creek World Cup Downhill Training Photos

2010-12-02T16:31:00.001-07:00

Sunny skies in Beaver Creek today for the Birds of Prey World Cup Downhill training!!...tomorrow at 11am is the real deal...Super G on Saturday and GS on Sunday...Hope to see you all out there! Visit http://www.beavercreek.com for more info.

Beaver Creek Opening Day 2010!

2010-11-24T08:48:00.001-07:00

Here's what Beaver Creek Resort looked like yesterday. Yesterday, the snow was great and it was sunny. Today, it's DUMPING!! Get up there and ski the best November snow in years! Ski Model: Jason Roberts

Welcome to the 2010-2011 Ski Season!!!

2010-11-22T09:39:00.000-07:00

Here are photos from one of the best opening days in recent years! These photos were shot this week at Vail Resort. The ski models are: green jacket: Jason Roberts, blue helmet: Bruce Ruff

http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20101118/NEWS/101119809/1078&ParentProfile=1062

Ski's 2010-2011 Resort Guide Top Ten | SKI Magazine

2010-10-08T15:06:00.000-06:00

Check out my photo in this month's issue of SKI Magazine. Location: Beaver Creek Colorado. Skier: Jason Roberts www.beavercreek.com Ski's 2010-2011 Resort Guide Top Ten | SKI Magazine

BeaverCreek mountainbiking video | www.beavercreek.com

2010-09-27T10:33:00.004-06:00

Check out last week's mountain biking video at Beaver Creek Resort! I shoot lots of still photos alongside the two videographers Andrew Taylor and Satchele Burns...although this time, I was a model! Check me out--I'm the one in the plain green jersey. I'm famous!!! haha You can see lots of other great video work from those two guys at: http://www.vail.com http://www.beavercreek.com Videos of Beaver Creek | Beaver Creek Winter Videos | Beaver Creek Ski Videos | BeaverCreek.com

Summer/Fall Photography Classes

2010-07-30T12:35:00.009-06:00

I am teaching summer/fall photography classes in the Vail/Eagle area. The following classes are offered throughout the summer on a group and private basis. Please contact me: (970)471-4416 or codydownardphoto@yahoo.com for information on scheduling and pricing.

Introduction to Photography: This class is typically held over the course of one week, to allow for practice time between sessions. It consists of two, 2 hour sessions. This class is an introduction to the world of photography--the first session introduces camera functions, exposure, composition and lots more, while the second session consists of hands-on learning and practicing a variety of photography styles and techniques including: nature, portraits, etc. You will leave this class with a strong knowledge of how to operate your camera and how to take some really great photographs.

Intermediate Photography: This class builds on what we learned in Intro. to Photography. We will continue our exploration into the world of photography and more specialized work, such as: flash photography, macro photography, sports, portraiture, etc.

Wildflower Workshop: We will venture out into the mountains surrounding Vail for the day, and capture one of summer's most beautiful natural displays. These workshops take place between July 15 and August 15. A basic knowledge of photography is required for this workshop, but we will cover lots of technical aspects of camera functions and the artistic aspects of photography.

Fall Foliage Workshop: The last two weeks of September in Colorado are a spectacular time to learn about photography. This all day workshop will take place around Edwards and will take us into some of the most beautiful areas around the Vail Valley, showcasing the changing Aspen leaves. A basic knowledge of photography is required for this workshop, but we will cover lots of technical aspects of camera functions and the artistic aspects of photography.

Vintage Ski Race at Beaver Creek

2010-04-11T21:15:00.002-06:00

I shot this photo Saturday at the Jimmy Huega Vintage Ski Race at Beaver Creek. It was featured in Sunday's Vail Daily and is currently my new favorite photo from this season!!

Beaver Creek Backcountry Skiing

2010-02-03T18:33:00.005-07:00

We had a good day in the Beaver Creek backcountry last week. We found the last good stashes of powder...now we need more!!

New Ski Images

2010-01-26T20:49:00.002-07:00

After a slow start to the winter, we've started getting some snow. Here are some of my latest ski images... The ski models in these shots are: Chris Anthony, Jason Roberts, Palmer Hoyt, Jonathan Beall Keep checking back for new images--I should be getting lots of new stuff after all the snow!

Today's Nature/Adventure Photography Class

2009-11-13T17:42:00.002-07:00

Today I taught a nature photography class to the 5th-8th graders from The Vail Academy--a school in Avon, Colorado. We hiked up to Hanging Lake--a popular hike in Glenwood Canyon, 30 miles west of Avon. The weather was rainy, foggy, snowy and a little sunny. I'm very excited to see the photos the students captured today. With the variety of weather, it should make for some beautiful images! The students were lots of fun, and had a good day despite the cold, wet weather. I really enjoy sharing my knowledge with new photographers! I hope I inspired them to keep taking photos! Next summer I'm going to hold some nature photography workshops in the Vail area. Details/dates have not been finalized, but if you are interested please email me and I can get you more information.

THANKS!

2009-11-01T09:18:00.002-07:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to Yeti's Grind last Thursday night. It was a great turnout and I really appreciate all the support!!!

Newspaper Articles

2009-10-29T14:56:00.004-06:00

Above is today's article that was in the Vail Daily. For those who have are haveing trouble seeing it, you can read the online version at: http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20091028/AE/910279957/1017/NONE&parentprofile=1064 I was featured in the Vail Mountaineer yesterday, Wed. Oct 28. I will post an image of the article soon, so those of you who don't live in Vail get a chance to read it. Thanks for everyone's support! See you at the show tonight!

Cody Downard Photography Show and Artist Reception

2009-10-23T14:39:00.002-06:00

Please come by Yeti's Grind on Thursday night to see some of my new photography! It is Open mic night at Yeti's with some GREAT local talent. They will have drink specials and I will provide some light appetizers. Please call me for directions or for more information 970.471.4416

Magazine Photo Placements

2009-10-06T18:53:00.000-06:00

If you want to see some of my images currently in print, pick up this month's SKI Magazine. I have two photos in the Resort Guide--one for Beaver Creek and the other for Breckenridge. In the November issue of Bicycling, one of my Lance Armstrong photos from this year's Leadville 100 is featured. Also, in the November issue of Mountain Bike--another one of Lance.

First Entry

2009-10-06T18:52:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone! This is my first entry on my blog. Thanks for checking out my website and supporting me!