Telling a story through images is a delicate art, wherein photographers freeze life in a defined space for a brief blink. The best photos entice our imaginations to fill in the scents, sounds, textures, and the greater image beyond the frame. With the instantaneous scroll of infinite photographs available today, being a standout photographer takes more talent and focus than ever before. Legendary mountain bike snapper, Sven Martin, is at the top of the photo-narrative heap, creatively capturing images that share the real emotional qualities of our sport. From podium elation to mechanical and physical frustrations, he knows where to be when the light strikes.
Martin kicked off his photography career shooting skateboarders in the burgeoning California scene before his wife, Anka, introduced him to mountain biking. The unique perspectives and timing that landed his shots on the covers of numerous skate magazines transferred quite well to the dirt, and he’s been riding with a bag full of lenses ever since. As you’ve looked at mountain bike magazines and websites over the past ten years, his shots have conveyed the story of trails and competition from afar.
Between shooting for various ride festivals and working daylong product shoots for the brands he works with, Martin recently sat down to answer a few questions for our readers. His responses offer up intriguing insight for fans and aspiring “squids” alike.
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