Ray Barbee on Purpose, Emotion, Style and His Vault by Vans x Leica Collection

Ahead of his collaboration with Vault by Vans and Leica Camera AG we spent the day talking with skate legend, photographer, and musician Ray Barbee. The sources of our creativity come from a place within us that is naturally difficult to articulate. The resulting short film strips away context, color, and familiar visual cues, asking the viewer to sit in a quiet, reflective space with Ray as he shares his thoughts with us on purpose, style, communication, and the process of collaboration. Watch it above and read an extended excerpt from our conversation below.
The Vault by Vans x Ray Barbee “Capturing the Journey” is available at Vault by Vans retailers. For more information and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops.
Directors: Justin Carlson + Alex Nicholson
Director of Photography: Justin Carlson
Editor: Justin Carlson
Music: Csisterna
Colorist: Andrew Francis

[@ThrasherMag]

Ray's the best.

[@JaredAufrichtig]

Luv it Bro, Stoked to call you a friend... Keep inspiring us Ray!

[@DavidGalich77]

Your edgy and got that style! Good going Barbee!

[@TheMotherTiger]

Good thoughts. Thanks Ray! Here’s some instrumental guitar. Just the expression.

[@COJordan]

@4:35 thought he was going in for a bump.