Jimmy Chin demonstrates the physical demands of staying at the top of your game as a sought after Adventure Photographer.
Meet Jimmy Chin, one of the most sought after and recognised adventure sports photographers today. Jimmy is an award winning, National Geographic photographer who has participated and documented break through expeditions around the world. Not only that, he has also been a sponsored climber and skier for the North Face Athlete Team for over 10 years.
So being in top shape, is at the top of Jimmy’s list. “It’s really critical for me to stay as fit as I possibly can, in order for me to shoot with the athletes that I shoot with.” When Jimmy’s not out in some of the world’s most extreme environments, he is training for his next photographic assignment, “The last thing I ever want to do is hold up my crew.” This video is but a glimpse at what it takes to stay at Jimmy’s level, have a look…
You can find a collection of Chin’s adventure photography over on his website.