ROAMING LOST
A RAM 1500 Rebel EcoDiesel takes a photographer on a next-level adventure.
TEXT BY JOHN PANGILINAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROAMING LOST
John Kingston, better known on social media as “Roaming Lost,” has spent his time traveling for the majority of his life. Born in New York and raised in New Hampshire, the professional photographer traveled around the country after a stint attending a fine arts school in Boston.
In his earlier years, he took on odd jobs to get by while chasing after his photography dream job. His situation brought him to California, Idaho and places in between until he settled down back in California, which he currently calls home. This experience made him accustomed to a nomadic lifestyle. With the constant moving and traveling, it’s no wonder he finds himself deeply embedded in the overland community today.
Kingston began his career working with various streetwear brands, including Us vs. Them and Rebel8, for which he was the full-time photographer. He transitioned to shooting motorcycles and automobiles, working for a handful of brands as a freelance photographer. This led to working in the off-road and overland space, where he found his niche and has worked with notable brands and companies such as OnX, Redarc Electronics, Rigid and Super Pacific. Working with these brands allows him to spend more time doing what he loves—traveling and shooting photos.
“‘WHILE WORKING FOR CLIENTS ON THE ROAD, I NEEDED SOMETHING I COULD GET SOME WORK DONE IN, OUT OF THE ELEMENTS, AND ALSO HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ALL MY GEAR.’” —JOHN KINGSTON
Vehicle Swapping
His first taste of long-term travel wasn’t what might be expected. He was taking extended road trips behind the wheel of a Toyota Prius. He drove across the country from Southern California up through the Pacific Northwest. He often slept in the car and grew accustomed to life on the road.