In this episode of Vallerrent's Creative Outsiders, host Lukas Riedl and co-host Carl van den Boom welcome Finnish legendary snowboarding photographer and longtime Vallerret friend Pasi Salminen. They discuss Pasi's extensive career in snowboarding photography, the challenges of capturing action shots in extreme conditions, and the transition from passion projects to commercial work. Pasi shares insights on maintaining creativity and positivity in a long career, the importance of collaboration with athletes, and how he manages the pressures of shooting high-stakes tricks. The conversation also touches on the unique aspects of urban photography versus powder shots, and Pasi's future aspirations in the field.

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Takeaways

• Pasi Salminen has been a prominent figure in snowboarding photography for decades.
• Urban photography offers more creative freedom compared to powder shots.
• Capturing the right moment in action photography requires preparation and quick thinking.
• Maintaining a positive attitude is crucial for success in the creative industry.
• Transitioning from passion projects to commercial work can be a natural evolution for photographers.
• Collaboration with athletes is essential for achieving the best shots.
• Dealing with extreme cold is part of the job for snowboarding photographers.
• Finding inspiration in new environments helps keep creativity alive.
• Pasi emphasizes the importance of enjoying the work to avoid burnout.
• Safety is a top priority when shooting high-risk snowboarding tricks.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:30 Memorable Snowboarding Experiences

04:59 Urban vs. Powder Photography

07:14 The Art of Snowboard Photography

09:52 Managing Pressure in Photography

12:24 Transitioning to Commercial Work

14:55 Maintaining Passion in Photography

21:00 The Journey of a Photographer

22:54 Passion Projects and Creative Freedom

24:12 Collaboration in Snowboarding Photography

28:52 Dealing with Extreme Cold

32:06 Creative Drive and Future Aspirations

33:10 Quickfire Questions and Insights

Follow Pasi:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pasisalminen/

Website: https://www.pasisalminen.com/

Eventphoto.fi: ⁠https://pasisalminen.fi/ep/

Red Bull Illume Profile: https://www.redbullillume.com/int-en/photographers/pasi-salminen

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