When did you first pick up a camera and what made you want to shoot skateboarding?
when I was 14, I got a little point and shoot 4mp camera. I actually didn’t even think of shooting skating til I was 17 but yea classic story I skated so I shot my friends skating.
Who inspires the way you shoot and approach skate photography?
When I first started looking at skate photos I don’t think I actually once thought about who shot a photo, I was just like this one is awesome or this is sick. The first person I learned the name of and thought about was Daniel Harold Sturt. Legend. His shit just has always made me try to make every photo feel unique.
You’ve had the opportunity to shoot a lot of photos for DC shoes, does that feel like a dream come true?
It’s definitely been dope, getting to go on trips to different countries for skating is a dream for sure. I loved DC when I was a kid so it’s all pretty surreal, It’s a great thing. I’m pretty hyped on everything I have gotten to create for them.
Name one time you truly screwed a photo up and didn’t have the heart to tell the skater.
I accidentally deleted a photo of Jaakko Ojanen that was a banger, he doesn’t know yet. If you read this sorry g we will get more bangers.
What was it like growing up and skating in Orlando?
Hot and humid. I totally believe all the best skaters from FL skate better in other places because they aren’t melting after being used to it for so long. It may have worn off me at this point though.
Have you ever entered a contest? What place did you get?
Yea a couple skatepark ones when I was a kid, I actually entered the èS game of skate at S.P.O.T. one time and did pretty well. 7th place out of like almost 200 people.
You filmed a full part with Zach Moore in “Transplants”, what was the one trick that got away while filming?
Pretty funny but I used to do 5-0 360 flip out’s a lot when I was younger. I stuck it probably 7 or 8 times on the Delancey median ledge in the city. Was gonna be my last trick but way she goes bud.
5 reasons why Taco Bell or Chipotle is better than the other.
A: Hold on dude you trying to compare a tier 1 and tier 2 fast food to each other? I won’t stand for that shit, if I see another what’s better In-N-Out or Shake Shack article I’m gonna square up. How you gonna compare a fucking $3 burger to a $9 one? I’ll hit T-Bell if I’m trying to only spend $5, I’ll hit Chipotle if I’m trying to steal hot sauce.
What is your go-to order at Wendy’s?
Crispy Chicken BLT 4for4 for sure and maybe a JBC if I’m really bout it bout it.
So you’ve been off soda for a while now, what made you put down those sugary beverages?
It was just for 2018, a personal challenge. I drank mad soda my whole life and just felt like I couldn’t eat any food without it so I had to cut it fully. I will have a coke here and there since this year started but I dont need it now and can’t even drink too much of it.
Anyone you’d like to shoutout?
Mr. Wilson, Shanahan, Jamie, Mom, everyone at DC, Bronze56k, Quasi and all the other friends and brands who have supported me so far.
