Keppler is on his way to becoming the father of longboard photography. Although he is a very experienced and accomplished shortboard photographer, he also seems to have a knack for longboard photography as well. It’s probably because longboarding has that artistic style that Keppler has always wanted to capture. He’s finally a guy that we, longboarders, can count on to shoot on a regular basis and actually pursue something with the photos he takes. Although there isn’t much of a longboarding industry, Keppler is still willing to support, and he pushes us to promote and publicize our less appreciated style of surfing. Keppler will probably be one of the reasons longboarding takes its swing back near the top of the surfing industry where it once was. Keppler is a genuine person who takes great photos. There is nothing more you could ask for in a photographer: time, quality, motivation, and success. If you want a shot, John Keppler is your man.

Troy Mothershead