Snowsports photography is a fickle dance…
In film, you’re given anywhere from 24 to 60 to even thousands of frames per second to create your perfect “moment.” But in photography, your opportunities are numbered. A day's worth of scooting around the mountain might only amount to a handful of exciting images. And, if the weather doesn’t cooperate (why would it?), or a line gets skied out, or a feature never fills in, then you might not get any shots at all.
Ski Photographers thrive under these conditions. They’re the enthusiastic conductors of a dance between athlete and element - always ready to slash in at the perfect moment, make order of the world, and imprint light onto pixel. Few do this as well as Stephen Shelesky.
We were lucky enough to spend some time with Stephen and Svea Irving at Arapahoe Basin to witness this dance. Great conditions aligned, an amazing crew brought the energy, and beautiful images DID come to life. But, as it turned out, for Stephen, the true joy of ski photography is not the magazine-worthy pow shot alone but the thrill of the pursuit: the memories created with friends, the community of ski photographers pushing each other with every shutter burst, and the unique opportunity to inspire Ikon Pass holders everywhere to chase their perfect moment on the slopes.
We’re excited to present My Ikon: My Lens
Director - Ian Durkin
DP - Chris Naum
Executive Producers - Lindsey Hagen, Shannon Ethridge, Lisa Ann Wagenbach
Head of Production - Aaron Schurman
Creative Producer - Evan Grainger
Field Producer - Kari White
1st AC - George Knowles
2nd Camera - Matteo Moretti, Evan Grainger
Photography - Stephen Shelesky, Erica Hinck, Ben Duke
Production Assistant - Kyle Homan
Editors - Jordan Ingram, Chris Naum, Ben Ivers
Color - Jared Blizzard
Sound Mix - Jared Blizzard
Post Production Supervisor - Laura Ayers
Drone - Lucas Herbert (A-Basin)
Talent - Stephen Shelesky, Svea Irving, Ben Duke, Vicente Katz, Erica Hinck, AJ Cutler
Client - Ikon Pass
Director of Social Media, Supervising Producer - Katie Stein
Director of Creative Production, Supervising Producer - Amy Sabreen
Client Producer - Brennah Rosenthal
HERO FILM
MEET THE DIRECTOR
IAN DURKIN
Ian is a trusted collaborator, Director, and multi-hyphenate creative who calls the San Francisco Bay Area home.
He worked for Vimeo Staff Picks for ten years and, most recently, as the head of the film team at Rivian.
Ian’s work is known for its dynamic, fun-loving tone, embellished with a mixed-media approach and colorful art direction. With a penchant for comedy, Ian keeps things light on set, fostering an environment that ensures everyone has a good time, and that all teams are pointed the best expression of your creative strategy.
Check out more of his work here.
THE CUTDOWNS
Three ski photographers. One Cohesive Campaign.
HERO TRAILER
BEN DUKE - STEAMBOAT
ERICA HINCK - SOLITUDE
