Nike Lowers Pro
Here is some Fuji Velvia 100 I just got back from the lab. X processed, no photoshop. This was all shot at Lower Trestles last Thursday during the Nike Pro. Some of the courteous profiles are; Blake Kueny, Christian Fletcher, Roy Powers, Dane Reynolds, and Gabriel Medina. On a side note, I've known Blake for about 4 years now and I've watched this kid mold into one hell of a videographer. From handling all the TWS web shit to running Jordy Smith's site and now filming John Florence's every move. Blake has definitely gone above and beyond and showed extreme work ethics which is now paying off. You can check out his work here. My favorite is probably the 2 of Dane and Gabriel Medina signing autographs for the groms.
SD
A few days ago I went down to 16th street in San Diego with my friend Alex. Alex recently took up photography and I gave him one of my old 35mm cameras to start shooting with. It's cool how psyched Alex is on photography. We both had film that we wanted to shoot so I figured downtown SD would offer some opportunity for some weird city shots. In the few hours we were there, we got to buy some homeless people lunch and coffee, witnessed a drug deal, and watched San Diego Police clear out an entire homeless occupied block. Everyone that let us take their photograph, was also very eager to tell us their story. It was an interesting and very humbling day to say the least. Here are a few I got back from the lab. All shot on a Hasselblad 500cm with a 80mm 2.8 using Kodak TMax 100 and Fuji Velvia 100, no photoshop. I hope you enjoy...
Kodak Or Something
Every time I go to LA, I stay at my good friend Taya Rogers' place in Manhattan Beach. Because I was taking care of all my knee stuff up there, my latest trip lasted about 2 months. If you follow my blog, then you know that I shoot with Taya a lot. Being a very successful model and actress, she has had plenty of time in front of the camera and has taught me a lot when it comes to shooting models. Basically at this point, we've developed an amazing friendship and it's almost like a brother/sister relationship. We joke around talking trash on each other, but it's just that much more comfortable shooting. Anyways, one day we were hanging in the living room and she surprised me with this lunch bag she found in the fridge. It was FULL of 35mm and 120mm film she'd forgotten she had. Taya, being the amazingly generous person that she is, gave me dibs on whatever I wanted. I don't know what film this was, I think Kodak 400, maybe 800 with how grainy it is. Here are a few from 1 night in LA with Eddie, Taya, Buck, Josh, and Danielle. I hope you enjoy.
Mikey/Blake Shredding Pala Park
Here is a super short clip of the homies Mikey and Blake shredding Pala Park. You can get an idea of how amazing that park is. Super fun bowls, and a good pool. I've been out of the blog shit for awhile. The kid is back though, so get ready for some heavy drops over the next few weeks...
Mah dawgs
If you follow my instagram, then you know I am a dog person. I LOVE dogs! Lately I've been spending so much time in LA for my knee, I've been chillen hard with my friends dogs.
This fool Bdog seriously makes my day. He steals your socks and chews on almost anything, but it's impossible to get mad at him.
I recently got to catch up with some long time friends Buck and Danielle that moved up here so they could be close to LA for Danielle's modeling/acting career. They also have some amazing dogs Garbanzo and Zoey.
This fool Bdog seriously makes my day. He steals your socks and chews on almost anything, but it's impossible to get mad at him.
I recently got to catch up with some long time friends Buck and Danielle that moved up here so they could be close to LA for Danielle's modeling/acting career. They also have some amazing dogs Garbanzo and Zoey.
Gentleman Start Your Engines...
A while back, my good homie Blake Wernli hit me up to see if I was interested in taking photographs of his Harley that he'd built from the ground up. I have always had an interest in motorcycles. I grew up riding dirt bikes, but beyond my childhood memories, I've always been fascinated with the entire Harley scene. When Blake told me (12 hours before the guy arrived to buy the bike) that the only photos he had of the bike were ones taken with his phone, I jumped at the opportunity to help my friend out with something that would last him a lifetime. I shot everything with a Canon A1 35mm using Kodak 400 color film. The first lifestyle shot was with a Canon 5dmkii. Lighting was 1 Calumet 350 wireless strobe.
This was a beautiful Harley to shoot. I've seen a lot of bikes in my day and let me tell you, if I had an extra $xx,000, I would have purchased it right then and there from Blake. I hope you appreciate the bike featured in these photos. It, like all my photography, took a little bit (A LOT) of heart, knowledge, and creativity to make the final product. Cheers Blake, you built one hell of a bike.
This was a beautiful Harley to shoot. I've seen a lot of bikes in my day and let me tell you, if I had an extra $xx,000, I would have purchased it right then and there from Blake. I hope you appreciate the bike featured in these photos. It, like all my photography, took a little bit (A LOT) of heart, knowledge, and creativity to make the final product. Cheers Blake, you built one hell of a bike.
Venice Beach
Wednesday, David and Eddie brought me to Venice Beach, a place I've never been to before in my life. That place is effing crazy! Here are some portraits I shot while crutchin around Venice.
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