Sebastian Copeland
Photographer
Sebastian Copeland is a photographer and environmental activist. Copeland grew up in France and Britain, and graduated from UCLA in 1987 with a major in film. Throughout the 1990’s, Copeland directed commercials – everything from soft drinks to sportswear – as well as music videos. He is also known for his celebrity portraiture; he’s taken pictures of Sandra Bullock, Kate Bosworth, and Orlando Bloom (who is also his cousin), among others. In recent years, Copeland has focused on environmental activism. He serves on the Board of Directors of Global Green USA and recently published Antarctica: The Global Warning
It’s important not to be an alarmist, but it’s important to be alarmed, Copeland says.
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Two years ago, environmental consciousness was a luxury, says Copeland.
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Ultimately, it’s about self-preservation.
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It’s what got us into the mess to begin with
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We need to engage the political end of the spectrum, Copeland says.
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We need business, government and individuals to cooperate actively, Copeland says.
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There’s a danger that this too will fade in our consciousness, Copeland says.
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It took far more than that, Copeland says.
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It’s hard to have a dialogue of conservation when renewable energy technology is still in its infancy, says Copeland
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Americans, Copeland says, have become complacement.
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After photographing the human footprint on Antarctica, Copeland believes the planet will be fine; it’s the rest of us he’s worried about.
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How does Copeland know when and what to shoot? What kind of cameras does he use?
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Copeland on the difference between scenic beauty and portraiture.
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The array of outlets and amount of disposable income we have made our gossip consumption mind-boggling, says Copeland.
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Sebastian Copeland on the business of seduction
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Celebrities are much more protective of their image, Copeland says.
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