Congratulations - Tim Sharkey & Sharkey Images!

**DaveP** · 12-17-2008 02:05 PM

Congratulations - Tim Sharkey & Sharkey Images!
From a hobbiest to a well respected professional!

Tim Sharkey has been a member of NJPPC for many years. Tim joined NJPPC to participate in our poker runs and other events but that eventually changed.

One day Tim showed up with an inexpensive "point & click" camera and began taking photos of our events for his own enjoyment. Soon after, when I saw the great shots I asked Tim if the club could have copies of his pics and maybe he could be the "club photographer?"

Soon, Tim's "point and click camera" became a nice high end digital with changeable lenses. Then his equipment grew to a very expensive camera, with HUGE LENSES and today Tim has thousands of dollars invested in cameras, lenses and equipment.

A few years ago I asked Tim if he had ever flown in a chopper? He said no and asked why? I told him that he was the following day and be prepared to snap a few 1,000 photos! He replied that he had never done it before! I responded....YOU WILL AS OF TOMORROW AND I HAVE ALL THE FAITH IN THE WORLD IN YOU AND YOUR ABILITY!

Well, this year I believe is the year that Tim Sharkey "has arrived" and the once novice photographer has grown to become one of the true professionals when it comes to shooting performance powerboats.

In the last 2 years, Tim has shot for not only NJPPC but his photos have appeared Poker Runs America, H2o, Performance Boats and as of this month, a color 2 page spread for Powerboat Magazine.

Congratulations Tim on your work appearing in all of the most recognized performance boating magazines and thank you for the awesome job that you do for NJPPC! Your time and effort and the results of your hours of work are greatly appreciated!

Best Regards,
Dave Patnaude
President
NJ Performance Powerboat Club

To contact Tim, email: sharkeymarine@yahoo.com

See all NJPPC event photos: http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/f642082799

**cigdaze** · 12-17-2008 02:12 PM

No doubt about it Tim's emergence on the scene was by storm, and it's been more than enjoyable for all of us. I never miss a chance to check out his work, it's truly first class. Way to Go, Tim, and thanks for all the wonderful shots!

**sy goldberg** · 12-17-2008 02:28 PM

Is HUSTLER next ?

**Steve 1** · 12-17-2008 02:30 PM

Tim Great photos congratulations!

**MahopacMarine** · 12-17-2008 02:38 PM

Congrats Tim!!!!!!

**Sea-Dated** · 12-17-2008 02:46 PM

Congrats Tim. You are truly a talented photog.....

**Tom A.** · 12-17-2008 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by sy goldberg

Is HUSTLER next ?

Oh, you mean the magazine!

Way to go Tim, your photos rock!

**BobbyB** · 12-17-2008 05:02 PM

Congrats Tim

**Shanghied Again** · 12-17-2008 05:18 PM

Congrats Tim: Yes you are one of the best! This picture he took of us running in The Atlantic City Poker Run is one of the coolest shots I have ever had taken of my boat.

**Perlmudder** · 12-17-2008 05:32 PM

nice stuff. congratz!

**Ted** · 12-17-2008 06:03 PM

Congrats buddy, nice to see you hit the big time.

**Slandrew** · 12-17-2008 08:42 PM

Tim always catches great shots!

**BOJOE2** · 12-17-2008 10:08 PM

that a boy Tim, taking one bite at a time

**Tom A.** · 12-18-2008 09:06 AM

I just got a few pics I ordered from the Atlantic City poker run and all i can say is WOW!

Tim, you are amazing! Nice work!

SHARKEY-IMAGES · 12-19-2008 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by DaveP

Congratulations - Tim Sharkey & Sharkey Images!
From a hobbiest to a well respected professional!

Best Regards,
Dave Patnaude
President
NJ Performance Powerboat Club

To contact Tim, email: sharkeymarine@yahoo.com

See all NJPPC event photos: http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/f642082799

Wow Dave !!! I am overwhelmed.

It seems like it was only yesterday I was watching Tom Newby shooting my wife and I in the Checkmate on our way to AC. I have been inspired by him ever since. To now have my photos in the same magazine he worked for, I cannot describe the accomplishment I feel.

There are many other photographers out there, but I try my best to get my shots from a different perspective and sell them at a reasonable cost...

I guess there was some small hidden talent born within me but only came to surface in my later years. Who knew?

I recall the days of grammar school where I was "the media guy". I always got the movie projector working.

I wish I held onto that throughout the years, but it faded away do to other interests at that time. It just goes to show it is never too late to start something.

I can't thank you and the NJPPC enough for opening this door of opportunity for me.

Who would have ever thought showing up one day at a Poker Run event in a 13 footer would have taken me where I am today.

I have met a lot of great people along the way and truly had some great times and look forward to many more.

Thanks for having the confidence in me to get the job done !

Sometimes people just need that little extra push to get going.

Thanks for the shove ! :drink:

To everyone else, thank you so much for the comments.
It really means alot.

It's good to hear that the photos that have been purchased came out great, because sometimes a photographer may only be as good as the printer that the photos are printed on. You may have a dynamite shot, but if the printer screws it up, its the photographer's reputation that's on the line.

Thank you all once again !!!

SHARKEY-IMAGES · 12-19-2008 05:18 PM

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SHARKEY-IMAGES · 12-19-2008 05:19 PM

I checked with POWERBOAT to get their permission to post the images on the forum. They kindly approved !

Be sure to get a copy of the December 2008 issue of POWERBOAT MAGAZINE. http://www.powerboatmag.com/

Thank you Jimmy & Vinnie for getting so close into my lens!

POWERBOAT MAGAZINE 12/08

Also under Powerboat Mag's "News and Notes" 12/08
they published my other photo of Reliable Carriers.

Thanks Tom & Steve

SHARKEY-IMAGES · 12-19-2008 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Shanghied Again

Congrats Tim: Yes you are one of the best! This picture he took of us running in The Atlantic City Poker Run is one of the coolest shots I have ever had taken of my boat.

Frank thanks for not running into the chopper !

:drink:

SHARKEY-IMAGES · 12-19-2008 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Ted

Congrats buddy, nice to see you hit the big time.

Just following your lead....

SHARKEY-IMAGES · 12-19-2008 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Slandrew

Tim always catches great shots!

And you always get in the way of the lens !!!

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