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How Steve Sherman Became one of the Best Surf Photographers Ever

What Youth, a site and publication dedicated to surfing and on youth on the run, created this video about Steve Sherman—a legend in the world of surf photography. 

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In the video, Sherman talks about how his approach documenting surfing influenced the industry. He focused on capturing the personality of surfers like Andy Irons and Kelly slater. He was interested in the in between moments, the lifestyle, the non-action. He looked where nobody else was looking—and it paid off—he's now considered one of surfing's most influential photojournalists. 

About The Author

stash member Leslie Hittmeier

Leslie is a freelance writer and photographer. Storytelling is her focus and she spends her time following badass skiers and climbers around in their natural habitats. As an obsessed skier and climber herself, she plays and trains in the Tetons.