Christopher Stricklen | Becoming One of Cycling's Most Trusted Photographers
About this episode
Christopher Stricklen shares his journey as a respected cycling photographer and discusses the art of storytelling through photography.
Christopher Stricklen is one of the most respected photographers in cycling, known for documenting the LA Sweat team as well as Unbound Gravel, the Lifetime Grand Prix, and many of the biggest athletes and brands in the sport. In this conversation, Christopher shares his journey from street photography to becoming a full-time photographer, how the pandemic unexpectedly launched his career, and what it takes to tell authentic stories through a camera lens. We also dive into his years documenting the women of LA Sweat, building trust with athletes, diversity in cycling, creativity, music, and why some of the best photos come from simply paying attention to what everyone else misses. Whether you're a cyclist, photographer, filmmaker, creator, or someone who loves great storytelling, this episode offers a fascinating look behind the lens of one of cycling's most unique visual storytellers. If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Ignition Coach Co…
People in this episode
Host: John Peter
Guest: Christopher Stricklen
Topics covered
- photography
- cycling
- storytelling
- diversity
- creativity
Keywords
- cycling photography
- LA Sweat
- Unbound Gravel
- storytelling
- diversity in cycling
Sponsors
Maplelag Resort, Ignition Coach Co., Gulo Composites, Flow Formulas, Owl City Cycles, The Black Bibs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LA Sweat, Unbound Gravel, Lifetime Grand Prix
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