"James Barkman" – VW Van Life

"James Barkman" – VW Van Life

After cruising out to the West Coast from Pennsylvania in his VW Bus for a photography internship, James Barkman has set his sights on living on his own terms. For him this means perfecting his craft by hunting down photo-ops full time in his Westfalia with Surfboards on top and a Dual-Sport Motorcycle in tow.

*DISCLAIMER: DO NOT CLIMB ON POWER LINE TOWERS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.

James, 22, might not be as conventional when it comes to his living arrangements, but creating a space to be creative in the form of his Westfalia, has pushed him further than he ever thought he’d go.

Balancing maintenance and repairs on the Westy with a promising career in photography are just a few of the many things the talented Mr. Barkman excels at, and we wish him the best of luck has he continues to grow on his journey.

• Featuring the Photography of James Barkman •
Follow along with James: http://instagram.com/jamesbarkman | http://jamesbarkman.com

Desktop Gallery & BTS Photos: https://www.flickr.com/gp/delfino89x/206VZ4

Directed By Jeremy Heslup | http://instagram.com/jeremyheslup
Produced By David Schmalz | http://instagram.com/davidandrewsomething
Graphics By Sean Fannin | http://instagram.com/fanninsj
Music via DeWolfe

Filmed in 4K with Canon 1DC & DJI Inspire 1 in Oregon.

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50 Comments

  1. Alderman Fred C. Davis on December 8, 2022 at 12:35 am

    I ‘get it’ that it’s a 40 or 50 year old vehicle (that was most likely very well-taken care of ‘back in the day’), but if you really want to ruin your vehicle and hyper-accelerate the corrosion process, drive it on the beach. Guaranteed to rust from the inside out in no time.

  2. James Simpson on December 8, 2022 at 12:35 am

    That LoLo pass shot on the Power Lines was def gutsy

  3. 臭小子 on December 8, 2022 at 12:36 am
  4. Sequential Sights on December 8, 2022 at 12:37 am

    This guy is living my dream

  5. H H on December 8, 2022 at 12:38 am

    Love your story, keep it up. greetings from Holland

  6. littlefarmer32 on December 8, 2022 at 12:39 am

    Good times, love the wood stove set up, have fun never give up

  7. J1M on December 8, 2022 at 12:39 am

    Name of that last song please!!

  8. Jesus Cristo on December 8, 2022 at 12:40 am

    God bless you brother🙏👍.

  9. Marcus Bustad on December 8, 2022 at 12:40 am

    Way cool…… if things get slow you can always become a VW bus mechanic

  10. S S on December 8, 2022 at 12:44 am

    Love this!

  11. Self-Developed on December 8, 2022 at 12:45 am

    This only gets better each & every time I watch this. My absolute favourite mini-doc. To date. ♥️

  12. craig me on December 8, 2022 at 12:46 am

    Good one man, don’t look back!

  13. Master of One on December 8, 2022 at 12:48 am

    This guy’s understanding of developing work ethic is what is drastically missing in our generation. With his attitude, he will make things work, no matter what he’s doing. Great video!

  14. Bibin Thampy on December 8, 2022 at 12:50 am

    Of coarse money is needed to live in this changing world..but u don’t need to be next barren buffet or bill gates to find happy in ur life..be presistant in what u like to do..and gain success in that..one day u have a happy story to tell..

  15. Charles Tennill on December 8, 2022 at 12:55 am

    The intro song?? Please need a title

  16. Fjorditude on December 8, 2022 at 12:55 am

    "Sometimes it doesn’t happen the way you want it to, but that’s all part of the adventure"

  17. paulsviews on December 8, 2022 at 12:55 am

    Just amazing! Great video

  18. J A on December 8, 2022 at 12:56 am

    You are very wise.
    A young man with an old soul.

  19. Alex Alviani on December 8, 2022 at 12:57 am

    I met James in Boulder, incredible guy. Proud to say I’ve drank a few beers with him!

  20. Johann Grillenbeck on December 8, 2022 at 1:01 am

    what a great movie. you really captured the feeling of his lifestyle.

  21. Michele Rubino on December 8, 2022 at 1:02 am

    I wish I could find the name of the intro music. Any help?

  22. Fong Seanter on December 8, 2022 at 1:02 am

    keep up your working you re greate

  23. Spike Photography on December 8, 2022 at 1:04 am

    Mate, you can’t just climb a live electricity pylon! One of my photography clients is National Grid the British firm in charge of the electricity distribution network. I got to climb one at the training centre. They have to be fully isolated before it’s safe to climb them. A lot of people die doing what you did. Perhaps cut that bit from your otherwise excellent video. Cheers, Spike (photographer and VW T2 owner 🙂

  24. as the wrench turns on December 8, 2022 at 1:06 am

    Change the maf. Lol 😂😂😂😂😂

  25. Lee Croysdale on December 8, 2022 at 1:08 am

    I’m just about on the same trip as you mate… but I live in the UK, I’m a keen photographer and have nearly 700,000 views on my work.. can you maybe throw me a few tips on how you make the jump from a passion to being able to earn a few pounds from it… my work can be found on Google maps, around apseheath isle of Wight, I’m just finishing getting my shit together and then I’ll be hitting the back country roads all over the UK, my aim in life is to be know for my work especially up in Scotland… peace ✌

  26. Franz Alex Calara on December 8, 2022 at 1:08 am

    meh

  27. MOHAMMED KALEEMUDDIN on December 8, 2022 at 1:14 am

    7:39 8:27 so no one noticed?

    Exactly on touch!

  28. J1M on December 8, 2022 at 1:14 am

    My dream ❤️

  29. Leila L on December 8, 2022 at 1:15 am

    A tour of the van 1st would have been nice.

  30. Ty Mac on December 8, 2022 at 1:16 am

    One special guy,…very wise beyond his years.

  31. Vaibhav Vadher on December 8, 2022 at 1:17 am

    Leap of faith👌

  32. ‘imiloa 🌺 on December 8, 2022 at 1:18 am

    @2:00 and bam, the truth of all truths spoken right there.

  33. Mike Kuczynski on December 8, 2022 at 1:18 am

    Been living life pretty much like this for 71 years with no regrets . I promise it won’t hurt you .
    Happy Trails

  34. Chris Thompson on December 8, 2022 at 1:19 am

    I am inspired by your independent spirit. "Wherever you are, be there with all you heart." Wise words! Keep going, you’re on the ball!

  35. dougj7 on December 8, 2022 at 1:20 am

    Great video. I think a Honda Grom would go better with your VW.

  36. Андрей Набатов on December 8, 2022 at 1:21 am

    Great.

  37. Ace Hardy on December 8, 2022 at 1:22 am

    📸

  38. Brad Mantle on December 8, 2022 at 1:23 am

    That is my old Bus James, from 1990/91
    I can tell because of the damage done to the front end – it was done on the i5 in LA, when a convertible BMW in front of me braked hard .. so i slammed on my brakes – Ps. Kombi campers don’t brake well … and I glided into the back of them. Could only afford to have the front face pulled out. The front bumper was taken off a Kombi wreck I found in the Mojave desert. The new roof canvas was paid for by one of the Aussie girls traveling with me at the time, that somehow managed to fall through the side of the old one, one night while sleeping up there. The Kombi was a joy back then, only Low miles and I paid $1600 for it from a seller in Tucoma WA. I spent 18 months traveling in that bus, so many fond memories for an Aussie on his 1st Safari ! 🙂

  39. Lilian on December 8, 2022 at 1:23 am

    very cool! it’s awesome that you were able to make this video too, really expands your portfolio and gets it around the network of photographers 🙂

  40. Arm The Creative on December 8, 2022 at 1:24 am

    TOO GOOD!!!!!!

  41. James Simpson on December 8, 2022 at 1:24 am

    I don’t what it is about Pennsylvanians identifying with Oregon but i love it.

  42. Henry Green on December 8, 2022 at 1:24 am

    If only I was 22 years old now ! Best to you, make every day count !!!

  43. cinnamon j on December 8, 2022 at 1:26 am

    outstanding filming and editing. rteally nice. And you speak very intellegently.

  44. VW G4RAGE on December 8, 2022 at 1:29 am

    Full Twillight feeling this place, so cool. Good place!

  45. Cameron Page on December 8, 2022 at 1:30 am

    What an incredibly inspiring young man👏🏼

  46. Adolfo Usier on December 8, 2022 at 1:31 am

    👏🏼👏🏻

  47. HugoPdrn on December 8, 2022 at 1:32 am

    song at 0:03 ? please

  48. Gee on December 8, 2022 at 1:33 am

    Lol I thought it was Daniel Norris’ van for a sec 😂

  49. Anders Pan on December 8, 2022 at 1:34 am

    Whatever happens I always come back to this magnificent video and great young man

  50. Manie Strijdom on December 8, 2022 at 1:34 am

    Love the in kombi stove🥳👍

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