On this episode of the Ride Bikes Get Rad Podcast, we sit down with Sara Kempner, a Canadian photographer and outdoor enthusiast whose lens captures the powerful connection between the outdoors, action sports, and storytelling.
Sara’s photography journey began with landscapes on Vancouver Island, where oceans, mountains, rivers, and lakes shaped her creative eye. Her personal love for action sports soon merged with her passion for nature, leading her to carve a career in sports photography. Known for blending breathtaking landscapes with athletic energy, Sara creates images that celebrate both the environment and the athletes who thrive in it.
At events and races, she places herself in the middle of the action, capturing split-second moments that embody resilience, grit, and joy. Sara continues to push creative boundaries, avoiding labels while exploring new ways to tell stories through photography.
In this episode, we explore:
- Sara’s roots growing up on Vancouver Island and her early love of nature
- How she evolved from landscape to sports and action photography
- The art of blending environment and athleticism in one frame
- Capturing authentic, fleeting moments in the heat of races and events
- Why creativity, movement, and nature are essential for mental health
Whether you’re passionate about cycling culture, inspired by outdoor adventure photography, or curious about the creative process behind capturing athletic performance, this episode with Sara Kempner is full of inspiration and rad stories.
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