Never thought it would happen to Me: Richard Prince

Update: 2024-12-05

Description

Involved in the car hobby since his childhood, our guest founded a vintage restoration business after completing his graduate degree in 1988, and by 1991 his career had evolved into being an automotive photographer, journalist, and author.

Richard Prince has photographed for brands like Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Cadillac, Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, and many others, at some of the most interesting locations and race tracks around the world. He’s published numerous books as well as authoring and illustrating thousands of magazine articles. There’s no doubt you’ve seen his photography in dozens of books and over 400 publications in more than 80 countries worldwide, and he’s here to tell us all about his exciting journey filled with twists and turns that he never thought his career would take him on.

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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:00:28 Meet Richard Prince: From Restoration to Photography
00:01:36 Early Influences and Passion for Cars
00:03:11 The Journey into Photography
00:04:11 Starting a Restoration Business: "Real Cars"
00:06:42 Transition to Professional Photography
00:13:38 Discovering a Legendary Corvette
00:21:38 The Birth of Corvette Racing
00:24:49 The Iconic Jake Logo
00:29:52 Life After "Real Cars"
00:32:22 Travels and Favorite Racetracks
00:34:21 The Thrill of Returning to Familiar Tracks
00:35:33 A Life-Changing Crash at VIR
00:36:43 The Immediate Aftermath and Medical Response
00:45:44 The Hospital Experience and Realizations
00:56:36 Reflections on Safety and Career Wisdom
00:59:44 What's Next for Richard Prince?
01:00:51 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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