Freeskiing
Enjoy the best Red Bull lllume 2016 freeski shots
After seeing these Red Bull Illume images we can’t wait to get our skis back on!
A total of 5,600 photographers took part in this year's Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2016 and 35,000 fascinating images were submitted to 11 categories and evaluated by a strict jury.
We've put together the best freeski images in this gallery and we hope it will make you want to ride and shoot.
Jeremy Bernard, France
“After spending years following skiers in deep and cold snow, I'm now looking for new horizons and I try to transfer my photographic skills into other sports such as trail running, sailing and mountain biking.”
Daniele Molineris, Italy
“I work for some of the best athletes and brands in outdoor sports and I’m very happy, seriously happy!”
Fabrice Wittner, Italy
“Photography has always brought me that daily dose of inspiration and motivation I need. The focus might change but the creative process remains vital to me.”
Severin Wegener, Germany
“Capturing the right moment with the right angle is like doing a massive powder turn with my snowboard; it keeps me motivated and stoked.”
Pally Learmond, Great Britain
“Even after 10 years, the prospect of new locations and the ever-evolving nature of the sport still keeps it fresh and exciting for me.”
Grant Gunderson, USA
“From Iceland to Patagonia, I’m routinely producing unique deep powder imagery and documenting the lifestyle and culture of skiing.”
Richard Walch, Germany
“I’m always on the move to find out what technology has to offer and how this can influence my photography and filming in a positive way.”
Elliott Bernhagen, USA
“Any success in the last three years is a direct reflection of Patrick Orton’s incredible talent.”
Vegard Aasen, Norway
“I define myself as a student, skier, climber and photographer. The last couple of years I have focused on filming and photographing action and extreme sports, as well as landscape and nature.”
Will Wissman, USA
“My photography has grown along with the arsenal of equipment but the premise has always remained the same.”
Oskar Enander, Sweden
“Some of my career highlights have been three times Powder Magazine Photo of the Year, Red Bull Illume finalist 2010, IF3 Best European Ski Photographer 2013 and WSSF Pro Photographer Showdown finalist in 2013.”
Rasmus Kaessmann, Germany
“The springboard into my profession was doing four years of freelance photo assisting.”
Elliott Bernhagen
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