Luke SHADBOLT

Already a seasoned traveller, with his award-winning surf photography taking him to destinations including New Zealand and Japan, Luke Shadbolt is now making the most of life in the US. And while moving from a sleepy coastal town north of Sydney to New York City was always going to be rather daunting, the inspiration that comes from tapping into the energy of a completely new part of the world has proven a powerful attraction. We spoke with him about creative life in NYC, travel stories and a few favorite spots to discover.