Spencer Murphy
James Cox photographed by Spencer Murphy
Spencer Murphy is one of the best. Simple as that. When it comes to capturing iconic figures in a statuesque fashion (he has clicked Kelly Slater and Laird Hamilton for the cover of Huck, and Gael Garcia Bernal for LWLies), he’s the man. And when it comes to desolate, post-apocalyptic landscapes such as landfills or frozen seascapes, he’s also, you know, the man. Influenced by American greats Joel Sternfeld and Gregory Crewdson, Spencer says that the early morning light is a key ingredient to his capturing the eerie beauty of life. Want proof? See for yourselves.