In 2004 New York photographer Patrick O’Dell began posting photos at his online photographic journal entitled “Epicly Later’d“. Skaters, friends, and co-workers are some of the interesting personalities I encountered as I snooped through his everyday life photos. I came across a link to his video show at VBS.TV and some footage he recorded of graffiti writer comedian Neckface which had me laughing in bewilderment! (If you don’t know, Neckface happens to be one of the biggest comedians you’ll ever meet.)
I was curious since I’d heard about Epicly Later’d through word of mouth so I sent Patrick this Q&A:
Age, please:
I just turned 30
Where are you from and how long have you lived in NY?
I moved around my whole life, but mostly I am from Ohio. I have lived in NYC for 7 years.
How long have you been taking photos and how did you get started?
I first started taking photos at summer camp as a kid. I always liked it. I want to remember things.
Is photography how you make a living or do you have another job that helps make ends meet?
I work as the Photo Editor for Vice Magazine, I also produce a skateboard show for VBS.TV
How did you come up with the idea of Epiclylater’d?
I was addicted to Amy Kellner’s photo blog and I wanted to do something like that but about my life. It’s just a photo journal.
Who’s photos do we see on the site, is it all your work?
Almost all of it. Sometimes other people make pages or give me a photo, but pretty rarely.
Who is the widest Epiclylater’d audience?
I think skaters and Lower East Siders look at it. Sometimes I get a random e-mail from Luxemburg.
Have any other job opportunities come from Epiclylater’d?
My Web TV show, that’s the big one. Sometimes just random things like this interview.
What is the VBS channel?
It’s an online TV station. Loosely affiliated with Vice Magazine.
What’s your association w/ VBS channel?
I make the Epicly Later’d show. It’s about skateboarders.
Any current news, projects, events you want to tell our readers about?
Just watch my show, it’s killer.
Do you have a crew of creative friends?
Manute, Spanky, Jerry… but you’d know that if you read my diary, if not those are some cool people I hang with. But mostly these days I just work.
Describe yourself.
I work too much now, but I’m predisposed to laziness. I like beaches.
Check out Patrick O’Dell’s photo journal: www.epiclylaterd.com and his online show: www.vbs.tv
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