Ricki "The Dude" Bedenbaugh has been in skateboarding forever—he started skating back in ’85 and grabbed his first camera (a VHS-C) in ’91 just to film sessions with his friends. That whole thing kind of snowballed into a career. Since then, he’s worked with big brands and shot everything from skating and motocross to celebrities and live events, but he’s always kept it real and true to where he came from. Nothing overproduced—just honest, raw moments. He’s completely self-made too—no college, no degree—just straight passion, hustle, and figuring it out along the way. That’s probably why his work feels so genuine.