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The Jury Up Close: J. Grant Brittain

Written on Thursday 11.03.2010 09:00 AM By:Red Bull Illume

Red Bull Illume relies on the expertise of over 50 judges from 26 countries to pick out their favourite images. But just who are they? We spoke to judges from different continents, beginning with North American representative J. Grant Brittain, co-owner and photo director of...

©David Blazek: "Red Bull Illume changed many things. I am happy about that."

2007 Winners' Q&A: David Blazek

Written on Thursday 04.03.2010 09:00 AM By:Red Bull Illume

Thirty-year-old Czech born photographer David Blazek began his career photographing friends skateboarding after he “fell in love with the skateboard” in 1996.

He now specializes in snowboarding, skateboarding, bikes and product shots and spends much of the year travelling.

His shot of snowboarder Pavel Bruzek performing a simple air-to-fakie trick won him...

©Fred Mortagne: "When I shoot color, I always try to mess with it."

2007 Winners' Q&A: Fred Mortagne

Written on Wednesday 24.02.2010 09:36 AM By:Red Bull Illume

Primarily known as a skateboard videographer, Fred Mortagne’s photos have a distinct style that the judges of the 2007 Image Quest recognized and rewarded. The Lyon-based Frenchman, picked up the Wings category and Overall Winner’s title for his shot of Andrew Brophy performing a 360° flip in Geneva, Switzerland.

“I was looking for something very stylish,” said Fred...