I WON THE PHOTOGRAPHY LOTTERY!

I don't know who said it, but the quote goes..."if you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff." 

"WOW"  Jennifer Sych performing the Stroud Layout was the 1st Place winner in the Open category at the Canadian Trickriding Competition that took place during the Dewberry Chucks on June 13. 
Photo by Shannon O'Connor - for the Vermilion Voice

Have a look at some of the interesting stuff I got to stand in front of every week just doing my job as a reporter for the Vermilion Voice in rural Alberta.

The APCCA Chariot Races that took place in Paradise Valley, AB on June 20 and 21, 2015.
Photo by Shannon O'Connor for the Vermilion Voice

Chance Bensmiller won this heat in a time of 1:11.04 at the CPCA-SIGA Pro Tour Races in Dewberry on June 13. 
Photo by Shannon O'Connor for the Vermilion Voice

Mackenzie Jensen won 1st place in two categories at the Canadian Trickrider's Competition. Here she performs the Running Man.
Photo by Shannon O'Connor for the Vermilion Voice

Junior Trickrider, Bella DaCosta and her Side Backbend.
Photo by Shannon O'Connor for the Vermilion Voice

I won the photography lottery!