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Photolyfe: Spence Hornby

Welcome to PhotoLyfe, in which Stab’s favourite photographers answer questions about themselves with their own images. It’s that old picture-tells-a-thousand-words chestnut but with more colour and pop. It’s a way to cut out all the bullshit. It’s like jacking into the main vein of those who supply us with exquisite surf imagery every day. Give thanks by studying each image with a more careful eye than ever! You’ve seen Spence Hornby’s work everywhere: Like, all major surf publications. And that’s because he delivers so heavily. He’s from the Central Coast of NSW, which absolutely explains his photographic background; A love of heavy waves and big barrels. He’s 28 years old, and is terrified of White Pointers. You should dine on his brilliance below. For magnificence like this in your Instagram feed, turn @spence_hornby green. 1. Describe yourself.   2. Where are you from?   3. What got you into photography?   4. Where do you wish you were right now?   5. What inspires you?   6. Who’s your favourite person to photograph?   7. What makes the best photograph?   8. What’s your favourite weapon?   9. Describe your mood right now.   10. What else should we know about you?

style // Mar 8, 2016
Words by Stab
Reading Time: 2 minutes

Welcome to PhotoLyfe, in which Stab’s favourite photographers answer questions about themselves with their own images. It’s that old picture-tells-a-thousand-words chestnut but with more colour and pop. It’s a way to cut out all the bullshit. It’s like jacking into the main vein of those who supply us with exquisite surf imagery every day. Give thanks by studying each image with a more careful eye than ever!

You’ve seen Spence Hornby’s work everywhere: Like, all major surf publications. And that’s because he delivers so heavily. He’s from the Central Coast of NSW, which absolutely explains his photographic background; A love of heavy waves and big barrels. He’s 28 years old, and is terrified of White Pointers. You should dine on his brilliance below.

For magnificence like this in your Instagram feed, turn @spence_hornby green.

1. Describe yourself.

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2. Where are you from?

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3. What got you into photography?

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4. Where do you wish you were right now?

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5. What inspires you?

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6. Who’s your favourite person to photograph?

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7. What makes the best photograph?

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8. What’s your favourite weapon?

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9. Describe your mood right now.

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10. What else should we know about you?

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