It’s funny, so many of Larry’s photos have become my backgrounds on computers and phones over the years, seeing them all together here has made me very nostalgic. He is just a cut above the rest. Thank you Larry Chen!!
I remember Larry’s SpeedHunter days and you could just tell his talent was on a different level. So glad such a hard working guy has found success and acknowledgement.
It's weird how many people don't know Larry Chen, but there's a 100% chance they have a car picture that he took. Followed him since 2013 on a forum and still following him. Mad respect to Carfection for telling his story with himself 👍
The first minute of the video made it seem like this video was in memory of him, like something that would be made as if he was no longer with us, gave me goosebumps
I've been watching Larry on autofocus, as well, as the hoonigan channel. I could tell he was big news but i didn't realise he was quite this well known! Its cool seeing all my favourite car channels collaborating!
Until now I didn't know who he was now I'm kinda hyped to look through all his work. I'm late getting into cars but the more I find out the more I'm seeing what a fantastic worldwide culture it is!
Larry Chen is the premiere car culture photographer globally , i have yet to see anyone else in over 30 yrs as a race fan capture moments like Larry can, he is someone that young car culture photographers can aspire to 👍
The dedication Larry puts in to the car scene is unreal. Every day I learn more about how deep his roots actually go, he’s basically helped shape the car community into what we have today
Larry is not only one of the best photographers on earth, but a wonderful human as well. I'll never forget him inviting me to my first drift event in 2011 (drove up in my MX-5) and him passing us on the highway, hanging out the window to shoot a photo of us driving, right in front of California Highway Patrol. Legend.
This was a very, very good video celebrating an incredible man. I've followed his work for as long as I can remember and have long considered him to be one of the hardest working people I have ever known of, and yet it is super rare to see him without a smile on his face. He is an inspiration. I especially loved the clip around 10:00 where he is deep in conversation with that young lad about his camera in the middle of an event without so much as a hint of elitism or arrogance, we could all learn a lot from his eagerness to share his knowledge and experience. The part where he was commenting on the costs and compromises of his work to his health and home life really hit me too, its something all too easy to overlook from both sides of the fence. I hope he finds the time to slow down a bit soon! Anyway, I'm looking forward to watching this video again - well done Carfection! And Larry - you're a legend.
I've been an Automotive photographer for about 7 years now. Started with my phone in 2014. Now with alot more professional equitment. I hope to become like Larry one day!
Been a fan of Larry's since the early SpeedHunters days, and his photos always stuck out to me the most. They still do. It's only fitting he's become the most prolific and respected automotive photographer in the world, his work ethic and talent are second to none.
He has been a true inspiration to me. Enough for me to quit my career and start photography. It's been an amazing journey so far! It was a grreat honor to meet the man that inspired me to quit. I hope to chat with you again on the media field during the upcoming FD season!
Always awesome to see you work Larry and hear about it! Been enjoying your work since early speed hunters days, your passion and commitment has never changed! Keep it up 👍
What an awesome video to give us more of an insight into such an awesome and talented individual. He is nothing short of an artist with some of the work he does.
So prior to FD Seattle this year I knew little to nothing about him and FD so I bought a ticket snd the photography experience. In the hour or so I shot with him on track I learned SO much about what I was doing wrong and learned so much about what kind of shot to be looking for. Not to mention his high energy was great to help with the stigma that ya know it was Larry Chen standing there in front of us
Fantastic story about a truly amazing man. So humble, hard working and still deeply passionate. We are grateful to have partnered with Larry on multiple projects and hope to continue to share crazy memories for a long time to come!
Thanks to speedhunters !!! Larry is the boss , since larry left speedhunters I stop visiting the page as frequent, only Dino has me there still. He is one of the reasons why I took motorsports photography seriously and pushed myself to the limit. i can't be like larry cause I'm not Larry but I can be the best me thanks to larry .Love auto focus, stories and cars , being praying for 5 years that larry makes a yearly magazine of the entire year with the top stories n cars of that year , reading material and photos. cause when content gets deleted of the internet a physical book can still be around. Larry and triple zero magazine production I see in the future
Beside being undoubtedly the best automotive photographer ever, he seems like a really cool and nice guy. I've been a fan for quite a long time now. It's nice when someone who's usually behind the lens capturing the stories we love through photos and videos is given the chance to be in front of it and tell us his. Cheers Larry! Keep inspiring others into this passion of cars and photography. And cheers Carfection for giving Larry the chance to be in the spotlight to tell his his story!
His photos are so well composed and he deserves to be a tutor, mentor and a role-model for people trying automotive photography. I know he inspires me to make better photos, even though I am no pro and take photos only for myself.
As someone who has been following his work on Speedhunters all the way back to 2008, he has opened my eyes to all the incredible and amazing things the automotive world has to offer. His insights and ability to tell a story through pictures, articles and now videos has influenced my love for cars, and motorsports specifically. I am so grateful for all the work he has put out, and couldn't be more ecstatic to see the love and attention he has been getting .
You know when it's said your gift will make way for you, this is a perfect example of someone who is so naturally inclined to do something as simple as taking a photo...but will go above and beyond anyone else ever will, because of passion. And that passion is what attracts everyone
Fantastic piece!! As a photo major and car geek I've admired and looked up to Larry for years. You guys did an awesome job highlighting him and showcasing why he's such a Legend!
When you like a video and then get so immersed into it and forget that you liked it, then you like it again only to realize that it's already liked. And it happens like 2 or 3 times throughout the video... nice.
Larry Chen also took photos on 2015 in D1 Grand Prix last round in Odaiba Japan in 2015 including Daigo Saito Lamborghini Murciélago Drift car, Yuichi Imamura OTG Lexus LFA drift car, and Vaughn gittin Jr Mustang.
I read the title of the video and already knew this video was going to be about larry the guy is the fucking G.O.A.T i remember him from his speedhunter days just absolutely killing it artical after artical
I got into photography (specifically automotive) recently and I dream to be where you are one day Larry , long road ahead but I’m happy with how well my pictures are turning out after just a month or 2 of shooting , gotta learn rollers next
Discovery: what I do with my Canon....does not resemble, in a modern sense, photography. Thank you Larry Chen & Carfection. Fixing All these- now bare -walls!
