Photography

Is there one image that launched your career?

Career launched by a game-changing image

Hey, Lucas Gilman here. And the question was, Was there an image that launched your career? For me when I was in college at the University of Colorado, Boulder USA volleyball called me, and asked me to do a shoot, which gave me phenomenal access. I shot this on slide film, with a 300 millimeter straight down from the catwalks. Submitted it to Sports Illustrated. It ended up running as a two-page spread in their leading-off section. Which was phenomenal exposure for a young photographer. Shortly thereafter, this is during the transition to digital, I shot this image again at the Training Center of a competitive swimmer. And it ran as leading-off and ended up-- both images ended up being, Images of the Year for Sports Illustrated, for their leading-off sections. Which I guess you can say, the rest is history.

A two-page spread of a volleyball shoot I did for Sports Illustrated in college launched my career, and an image from a swimmer's Training Center was featured as Image of the Year.

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The image that launched my career was taken during my time in college at the University of Colorado, Boulder. USA Volleyball approached me for a shoot, granting me incredible access. I captured the shot on slide film, using a 300mm lens from the catwalks. I submitted it to Sports Illustrated, and it was published as a two-page spread in their leading-off section. This exposure was a game-changer for a young photographer like me.

During the transition to digital photography, I captured another impactful image of a competitive swimmer at the Training Center. This image also ran as a leading-off feature in Sports Illustrated and was recognized as one of their Images of the Year.

These two images played a significant role in launching my career, and from there, the rest is history.

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Lucas Gilman: A Photographer's Journey Through Nature's Power and Inspiring Stories

My name is Lucas Gilman, and photography has given me everything. I grew up surrounded by mountains and have always been drawn to the ocean. There is something mesmerizing and visceral about the constant power of the ocean. Fear limits our vision but can also be used to focus it. My journey started the very first time I picked up a camera, and I've been constantly moving forward and in motion ever since. My goal is to share raw authentic stories, stories full of beauty and hope that will inspire others to stop, slow down, and think. If I had one wish, it would be to inspire people to work together to protect our beautiful planet.

My name is Lucas Gilman and I am a photographer who loves the ocean. My goal is to share raw, authentic stories that inspire others to think and work together to protect our planet.

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Hello! I'm Lucas Gilman, and photography has been my passion and source of inspiration throughout my life. Growing up surrounded by mountains and drawn to the ocean, I've always been captivated by the raw power and beauty of nature. 

From the moment I picked up a camera, my journey has been one of constant motion and progress. I believe that fear can both limit and focus our vision, and I strive to capture authentic stories that evoke emotion and inspire others. 

My expertise lies in sharing stories that are raw, authentic, and filled with beauty and hope. Through my work, I aim to encourage people to pause, slow down, and reflect on the world around them. 

If I could have one wish, it would be to inspire individuals to come together and protect our precious planet. I believe that by working collectively, we can make a positive impact and preserve the beauty that surrounds us.

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