I finally got free to just go explore my local area and find all the cool spots I’ve yet to ride. No time restraints, no agenda, just the spirit to find the unfound.
These are 15 iPhone shots edited with VSCO from 2 different ride x explore sessions. I should be getting the film shots developed soon.
Also… the FaTRoB is the best exploration tool ridden to date. Completely in love with this machine.
I’ve been without bicycle for 2 months now due to getting hit by a car, recovery, and building up new whips. I have a simple cruiser that serves me very well for beer runs and running a muck around town to capture skaters/bmx riders, but nothing that I can nail solid mileage or hill climbing pain that I love.
My drive has been extinguished a bit to ride x create. This has created a boredom, boredom lead to thinking creatively to get out of boredom, and the thought hit me… run sucker! Please keep in mind that I’m not a runner and don’t strive to be, but it does put me into the pain cave that I crave, helps me keep my legs/heart in check, and lends the opportunity to capture life in a slower manner.
The last few months I’ve been waking up early, iPhone/film camera in hand, and nailing anywhere from 3 – 8 mile runs. The mornings are the best! Everyone is asleep, birds making bird sounds, and the sun peaking over the trees. It’s quite beautiful.
With all that being said, the images above are two of my favorite from slowing down, taking a deep breath, and keeping my eyes wide open as I run.
The only thing limiting you is yourself. Know that. Ride, create, and make things happen. Some times it’s harder than others, but that’s no excuse to do nothing. Cheers!
RIDE x CREATE
So here you go. I had close to a dozen other images that I edited and didn’t pick to post for my top 10 Levi’s x VSCO #Commuter images… but now I have the opportunity to show you fine folks those now. I hope you enjoy!
There you go! I hope you’ll go check out our VSCO Grid properly displaying the Top 10 for the Levi’s x VSCO #Commuter collaboration. Cheers!
RIDE x CREATE
Throughout this project Chris and I got to see a lot of different environments that we wouldn’t normally look at and think… “I’ll ride that”. I’ve learned that it will always be exploration fun to ride x shoot with a BMX rider. Chris is great at what he does which made capturing him in action very easy.
This is the first time I’ve been referenced as a photographer since Kyle and I started this FOLLY shenanigans. To quote Visual Supply Co. I’m a “world-class photographer”, but to be honest… I don’t see myself in that light. Since day one back in 2011 our message has been to Ride x Create; take the simple tools you have available to you right now and create something the world has never seen. This motivational message came from deep inside and where I was at at the time. I still believe in it today and will do so for many moons to come.
Moral of the story… use what’s available to you today, get creative, accept failure, learn from it, stay consistent x progressive. This formula in conjunction with time will prove to be successful.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my top 10 Levi’s x VSCO #commuter images. They were all taken and edited with an iPhone. I hope you’ll go check out our VSCO Grid for all things Ride x Create. Cheers!
(Editor’s Note: I’ll be posting 13 Levi’s x VSCO #commuter outtakes next week. Jah blessed!)
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I had a blast shooting this spot! It’s really close by the local skate park I’ve been to a million times but never knew it existed. Chris blends in quite nicely with the environment which was a big plus on these snaps.
Thanks for following along. I hope you’re enjoying these simple iPhone photos using the new Levi’s #Commuter x VSCO LV3 Preset. The LV3 Preset just got released for a free download. Go take advantage of that! Cheers!
RIDE x CREATE
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I’ve had the pleasure of pushing my personal limits using an iPhone and the new VSCO Levi’s preset (LV3) to shoot Chris Rost in all of his BMX radery for the Levi’s x VSCO #commuter collaboration.
Follow along this week as I continue to show how rad BMX and commuting fit together. The sky’s the limit… and I mean that literally. Enjoy!
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Skateboarding has progressed so much. I love heading to parks and connecting with rad skaters like Logan Wilson. It’s truly inspiring and challenging to capture folks like Logan. That goes for Chris Rost or an rider who’s willing to have me creap on their sesh.
I hope you dig. Check out more on our VSCO page. (Editors Note: all images captured with an iPhone and edited with VSCOcam. Cheers!)
Chase Freeman
Jon Durant
I rode a route I’ve done several times. For some reason I noticed a few different trails I hadn’t previously. They lead to some pretty rad spots I’ll be visiting this summer.
This year will be a good one for sure. We’ve got sweet plans in the works to bring you some goodies you’re going to enjoy. I hope you all have solid plans put in place to dominate this year.
Yesterdays ride was absolutely stunning! I ended the ride in a lot of pain and exhaustion. Being sick and eating like a fatty couch slave takes its toll, but tis the season. Back to hitting the miles and picking up the skateboard again. Fun times to come. I hope all the best! And big THANK YOU for your support! Cheers
RIDE x CREATE