Chasing the Elements: The Heart and Soul of Action Sports is published 20 October, RRP £35. ilivextreme.com
Breathtaking photographs of the champions of action sports
Taken from Liv Williams's new book Chasing the Elements: The Heart and Soul of Action Sports, these stunning shots portray surfers, snowboarders and BMX riders in flight
Tia Blanco
Pro Surfer
A surfing gold medallist and Surfing America team rider, Tia was first taught to surf aged three in Hawaii by her father. She is also famous for her vegan lifestyle and advocates consuming pure food from environmentally aware sources. “The most difficult part of surfing is maintaining a strong mental game, but I know that the better your mentality, the better you will surf.”
Luci Romberg
pro stuntwoman and freerunner
Luci is a professional stuntwoman based in LA who is currently working on the fifth instalment of the Bourne spy thriller franchise. “I want to inspire people to chase their dreams, to never give up and to do what they love”
Luci Romberg
pro stuntwoman and freerunner
“It is a scary sport and even if you are 100% physically capable of something, your mind often gets in the way, so it is a great feeling to overcome that fear.”
Ryan Paul
Pro Snowboarder
Riding how, when and where he wants, Minnesota-born Ryan Paul has been named as "one of the most progressive names in urban snowboarding." Paul says, “I just love fresh air and the elements. I love how beautiful it is. I get inspired when I’m outside and when I’m active and having fun.”
Elliott Dudley taken by Ben Selway
Surfer
Ben Selway, Action Sports Photographer travels the world photographing the most beautiful waves and creative surfers. He has worked with Nike, Billabong, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Analog and Gravis among others. Ben Selway: “When I’ve been away, I feel as though I have some perspective on the world again and that there’s a lot more going on than just my little life in Cornwall.”
Ben Selway
Oli Adams taken by Ben Selway
Surfer
Ben Selway: “In nature I feel alive with all of the wildlife around me. I love birds, they instantly bring a smile to my face.”
Ben Selway
Chad Kerley
Pro BMX Rider
Chad started BMX racing age 4 and was noticed by Premium BMX at age 15 whilst riding the parks and streets of San Diego. In the past five years he has racked up an impressive wall of trophies and is at the forefront of BMX innovation. “I have so much fun doing it that nothing else gives me the same feeling. Just being on my bike keeps me sane... Anytime I’ve rode dirt jumps/trails, it’s given me this feeling I get that instantly brings me back to being a kid and why I love riding so much”
Alex Rademaker
Pro Skateboarder
An unassuming young skater from Switzerland who is attracting the attention of big brands by creating tricks and developing his own unique style. “If you can’t do something the way you imagine it currently, later on you might notice a way around it, which is exciting.”
Chasing The Elements, The Heart and Soul of Action Sports
by Liv Williams
£35 RRP, Meyer & Meyer Sport UK Ltd. Available online and in good bookshops. ilivextreme.com
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