Jessica's Wanderlust

John Respondek – Surf Photographer

Posted on December 18, 2014 Updated on December 18, 2014

I find it endlessly interesting to find out what people love – what inspires them – drives them and what feels like home. Everyone has a wonderfully different way of experiencing the world. I recently asked Sydney based surf photographer John Respondek a few questions…

Jessica : How long have you been a surf photographer?

John: Umm… about 15 years now.

Jessica: What inspired you to pursue it as a career?

John: I have been a surfer since i was very young and then got into photography in high school… so it was just a natural progression to mix them up.

Jessica: What is it about surfing that you love the most?

John: Thats tough. There are some many good things. But just simply being around and in the the ocean is best. And then surfing in it is so thrilling.

Jessica: What has been the highlight of your career so far?

John: I couldn’t really say there’s one highlight. Just the ongoing fun travel adventures are all highlights.

Jessica: Who inspires you the most and why?

John:  I really couldn’t say a couple of names that inspire me. Its always changing. It depends on where I am, who Im with, what I’m doing. Etc. I am inspired daily by different people for different things.

Jessica: What does home mean to you?

John: Home is the best. You really learn and appreciate that when you spend so much time on the road.

Jessica: Where is your favourite place in the world?

John: Australia is the best country in the world… but other than that I love Fiji and Indonesia. For hanging, surfing and shooting.

You can see more of Johns beautiful photography on instagram.

Who do you find inspiring wanderlusters? Let me know – I’d love to ask them a few questions too.
JW x