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Dylan Leeder

  • Overview
  • Recent Projects -
    • Freq Editorial: Storm Mountain
    • Southeast Asia
    • Surfing In The Mountains
    • Grow Calgary
    • I Went West
    • Fil Skateboards
    • Squeegee Kids
    • AdrianMartinus - Skateboard Art
    • Marks
  • Additional Projects -
    • Motorcycle Owners
    • Cuddling: A Visual Study
    • 48hrs in NYC with 35mm
    • Couriers On The Streets
    • Hitchhiking British Columbia
    • Grenada In The Caribbean
    • Toronto DJ's
    • Sailing In Georgia
    • Newfoundland
  • Portfolios -
    • Portraits
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Grow Calgary & A Glimpse At Future Projects.

November 24, 2017

Back in the spring, I spent some time shooting Paul from Grow Calgary as the beginning of a potential project. The project has taken on many different forms since the initial shoot, but has since developed into something much larger than I had initially expected. In short, it's become the beginning of a long-term project exploring individuals that have dedicated a large portion of their lives towards bettering our planet.

As I get older (and wiser), I'm becoming more and more interested and aware of the issues that are currently facing our planet. Although it's hard to avoid, it seems, the more research I do and the more I learn, the more inclined I become to do what I can to help. Although there's plenty of current issues that need attention, I've grown a strong passion, more specifically, towards our environmental issues. Besides taking steps within my personal life to reduce my impact, I still feel like transitioning to organic products and reducing my waste output is not enough.

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Almost from the beginning I've always hoped to use my skill-set in a positive way. I've always been attracted to photography's abilities to raise awareness and encourage action, and I feel this is a perfect project that can combine my passion for environmental issues as well as my desire to use my photography for good.

The larger aspects of this project is still early in the planning stages, but I'll reveal it in much more detail in the next few months. Until then, here's a preview of my images from my time with Paul, as well as an excerpt of my interview with him that is featured in the magazine I'm releasing soon.

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As I mentioned, a lot of things are coming up that I couldn't be more excited for! My magazine will be done in the next week and the "Good People" project (mentioned above) will not only be super interesting to explore, but also a very personally rewarding experience.

1 of 2 Grow spreads in the upcoming magazine.

1 of 2 Grow spreads in the upcoming magazine.

Okay, I'm stoked, you should be stoked. New post in the next week or so with all the details on the magazine and how you can FINALLY get yourself a copy!

Word, Bye.
Dylan

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Project Planning, Vans, and Lifestyle Changes; My life lately.
Project Planning, Vans, and Lifestyle Changes; My life lately.
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A little update on what I've been up to lately; some new projects, working on a new van and redirecting my lifestyles.

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Freq Fashion Editorial: Storm Mountain
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A look into my fashion editorial for Freq Magazine.


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So stoked on the lowriders shoot I did with my awesome team, @heroimages. Head over there to check out more.
It’s hard to believe it was only a few months ago that I was poking around the coasts of Newfoundland. 2018 was quite the year.
Excited to finally be going through photos from my previous trip across the country!

I took this from my bed while I was camped out along the coast of the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia.⠀
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During the entire trip I spent the most consecutive time alone here. I spent around 3 days just hanging out in and around my van, writing, taking photos, watching the fishing boats pass by and staring at the ocean while hoping to see a whale. Over those 3 days I spoke to one person and that was the gentleman who sold me a few beer.
This is me lately. Went from full-time #vanlife / adventure-hippy to full-time photographer/art-director with @heroimages.

It’s funny the way life throws you different opportunities and redirects your path in exciting ways. Particularly excited to spend the next phase of my life focusing on my professional, creative, and personal well being.

And, if curious, the van has just been put to sleep for the winter! It's not a great winter vehicle and I much prefer to stay in a heated home throughout the winter months. But don't worry! It'll be back in the spring and i'm sure it'll be heading in and out of the West Coast from my home base once the snow melts.⠀
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Stoked! 📷: @onetruedrew / @heroimages