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Visual Revolutionary - Best Of VR: Ed Templeton / Skateboarder / Photographer / Artist

Best Of VR: Ed Templeton / Skateboarder / Photographer / Artist

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03/07/24 • 129 min

Visual Revolutionary

Ed Templeton joins the podcast to talk about how he went from being one of the most influential street skaters of his generation to showcasing his paintings and photography in highly respected galleries and collections. Although Ed's story has been told many times in some great interviews and documentaries, I get the chance to trace his history of growing up in Orange County in a fairly tough family situation and how that eventually led him to skateboarding. For those who aren't familiar with Ed Templeton, his influence to the world of skateboarding is undeniable and in 2016 he was inducted into the skateboarding hall of fame. But this conversation dives into how his skate career led him into the world of painting and photography and some of the early relationships with people like Aaron Rose and Alleged Gallery that would help push him into the national spotlight as an artist. During our talk I get the chance to ask Ed what attracts him so much to the daily habit of street photography and constantly chasing another image, what he's learned about the human condition after years of closely observing others, what it is about skateboarding that leads so many to a creative life, and the advice he gives to those out there chasing their own dreams of living creatively. So sit back and enjoy this conversation with one of the most requested guests I've had.

To Learn More About Ed Templeton Visit:

http://ed-templeton.com

And Follow Him on Instagram At:

https://www.instagram.com/ed.templeton/

To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit:

http://www.visualrevolutionary.com

And Follow On Instagram At:

https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/

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Ed Templeton joins the podcast to talk about how he went from being one of the most influential street skaters of his generation to showcasing his paintings and photography in highly respected galleries and collections. Although Ed's story has been told many times in some great interviews and documentaries, I get the chance to trace his history of growing up in Orange County in a fairly tough family situation and how that eventually led him to skateboarding. For those who aren't familiar with Ed Templeton, his influence to the world of skateboarding is undeniable and in 2016 he was inducted into the skateboarding hall of fame. But this conversation dives into how his skate career led him into the world of painting and photography and some of the early relationships with people like Aaron Rose and Alleged Gallery that would help push him into the national spotlight as an artist. During our talk I get the chance to ask Ed what attracts him so much to the daily habit of street photography and constantly chasing another image, what he's learned about the human condition after years of closely observing others, what it is about skateboarding that leads so many to a creative life, and the advice he gives to those out there chasing their own dreams of living creatively. So sit back and enjoy this conversation with one of the most requested guests I've had.

To Learn More About Ed Templeton Visit:

http://ed-templeton.com

And Follow Him on Instagram At:

https://www.instagram.com/ed.templeton/

To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit:

http://www.visualrevolutionary.com

And Follow On Instagram At:

https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/

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Episode #242: Kevin Zacher / Photographer / Director

Commercial photographer/director Kevin Zacher returns to the podcast to catch up on how life and business have changed since we last talked during Covid, how the industry is bouncing back and the changes that have come with it, how he approached some of his personal projects like "Dirt Football" that was recently published, how he manages to keep such a youthful vibe to his work as he gets older, what it's like working with high school athletes for a commercial campaign, how having a son changed him as a photographer and a person, his feelings towards new gear and film photography, and how going through his old snowboard archive in preperation for a book has made him reflect on his own evolution as an artist. We also discuss his newest offering as a mentor and consultant, working closely with other photographers and directors in order to try and help them realize their own goals.

To Learn More About Kevin Zacher Visit:

https://www.kevinzacher.com

And Follow Him On Instagram At:

https://www.instagram.com/kevinzacher/

To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit:

https://www.visualrevolutionary.com

And Follow On Instagram At:

https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/

And YouTube At:

www.youtube.com/@visualrevolutionary

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Episode #243: Krystle Wright Returns / Photographer / Director

Photographer/Director Krystle Wright returns to the podcast to talk about the new National Geographic series "Photographer" premiering on March 18th where she is featured alongside an amazing list of other photographers. We also catch up on what she's been up to since she was last on the show, talk honestly and openly about her financial struggles in the last year and how that had her questioning her future in photography, why she is so drawn to storm chasing, what was behind her award winning photo for the Red Bull Illume contest, her thoughts towards AI and social media, and so much more.

To Learn More About Krystle Wright Visit:

https://www.krystlewright.com

And Follow Her On Instagram At:

https://www.instagram.com/krystlejwright/

To Watch Her Short Film for Leica Visit:

https://vimeo.com/815244399

To Learn More About National Geographic's "Photographer" Visit:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/photographer

To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit:

https://www.visualrevolutionary.com

And Follow On Instagram At:

https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/

And YouTube At:

www.youtube.com/@visualrevolutionary

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