Winter Blues.....

Shooting a documentary about skateboarding in the North West in winter time can be a challenge.  Even when it's sunny out, nothing really dries.  Any north facing wall will stay wet all day, unless you intervene.  A blow torch and a load of towels are your friends for sure.  That said, production has slowed to a crawl, but is still moving along.

Matt getting a shot at Marginal Way

On a more positive note, I finally got a chance to interview North West Skateboarding legend and all around bad ass Dan Hughes.  The weather didn't co-operate, but I was still able to get some shots.  I've also finally upgraded my editing set up.... from a very slow lap top to a screaming fast desktop..the difference is amazing.  I'm working on throwing together another teaser in the next few weeks so keep your eyes peeled.

Dan blasting out of the deep end at Beacon Hill.

Gabe Hall, putting fire to good use.

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I've also see a few other set backs in the last few months.  First of all my buddy Matt Scholz has moved on to greener pastures.  He is now an official team photographer for the Philadelphia Eagles.  I couldn't be more stoked for him, but will miss him and filling his shoes will take some work.  Also a scheduled shoot in LA with some heavy hitters in December fell through, resulting in an unexpected trip to Knott's Berry Farm with my better half.

Dan Hughes, I'm hoping this look had more to do with a wet skate park than him wanting to kick my ass.

The loss of Matt, has forced me to take an even more active roll in shooting this documentary.  With the budget limited I am doing whatever I can to DIY this bitch.  Just a few things on the table include a camera dolly built on skateboard wheels and PVC pipe and various bodged together lights.  Stay tuned and hit me up if you'd like to be involved in my labor of love.