"John was the first photographer that wanted to shoot me when I was a young amateur. He was largely responsible for my first professional contracts, not to mention my first shots that ran in the magazines. As soon as I won the NSSA East Coast Championships Kep was there helping work out my deals with the different companies. Balancing everything for my best interest. From then on, he has pushed me to become a better surfer and person all together.

Besides that he is also my good friend."

Thanks Kep!

Ryan Kimmel