Mountains of the Moon
From deep within the inner workings of our dear friend @chrisbenchetler ’s brain we participated in a once in a lifetime full immersive art experience, film and book project that tested the most creative humans from skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, climbers, divers and of course, surfing w/ @rob_machado ! Shot all at night under the neon lights set to the soundtrack of color by the @gratefuldead .
Be sure to check out Chris’s vision in real life at the walkthrough exhibit in Santa Monica now!!
2018 in a very abbreviated slideshow.
Growth, pain, exploration, discovery, happiness, sadness, lessons learned, laughs, friends, travel, and being home. Learning to spend more time with myself to be better for others. These photos are a very brief collection of images that don’t even begin to sum up what this year has meant to me. I’m so grateful for my family, friends, clients I’ve had the fortune to work with and everyone who has supported my career thus far. With so many people looking forward I want to take a minute to look back at this year, finish it strong and move into 2019 with everything we’ve learned along the way.
Wanna take a glimpse into legendary lensman @toddglaser and the GOAT @kellyslater ‘s latest project together? We’re talkin’ about the new documentary photo book, ‘Kelly Slater: A Life of Waves’ 📷💙 It’s a beautiful blend of iconic shots and never-before-seen photos of Kelly and Todd’s extended family. It’ll make the perfect holiday gift for that surf turkey in your life—and there’s still time for delivery before Christmas 🎁 Tap the link in bio for the full story at Surfer.com 📷: @toddglaser ✍️: @_grateful_chris
The recent cover of @surfer_magazine featured this shot of @jackjohnson by gun photographer @toddglaser the magazine also has a pretty amazing feature about Jack and what he is up to currently. Hit the link in the bio to head over to our blog to find out a little about it.
Honored and excited is an understatement. There was a time that we thought we wouldn’t see another print issue of SURFER Magazine again. For over 10 yrs I got to work with and be a part of the Bible of the sport and had a space to show and share images from all over the world. Shooting narratives for print was and still is far different than the digital medium that has taken over our world. When @jakehoward76 called a few months ago and said they were making a new print issue of Surfer I got so stoked. As much as I appreciate the immediacy and quantity of information that is available to us online, the feeling of holding, touching, and pacing of viewing a printed piece of a teams passion and vision will never get old to me. What @thomascampbellart did with his approach to designing the cover along with @iwouldput throughout the rest of the magazine has given this issue a timeless feeling. They ooze and have long celebrated the spirit and ethos of our love of not only wave riding, but art, design, photography and prose.
The images of @jackjohnson both on the cover and in his feature inside were made on a last minute strike mission with @kellyslater to one of the most remote waves that we’d ever been to. Kelly had seen the swell and organized us all to rally within a days notice. @indiestrader was there ready to share that excitement for the swell and froth as the two of them surfed by themselves straight off the plane and still to this day one of the best days of surfing I’ve ever seen. Jack even finished writing a song on the flight over titled “Sunsets for Somebody Else.” A trip for the books indeed. Also, how cool is it that Jack may be the very first human ever to have the cover of both Surfer Magazine and Rolling Stone?! In a world of digital media getting to see stories in print will never get old.
Thank you for making it happen and I hope you all go out to the newsstands and pick up a copy for yourselves so we can do it again!! PRINTS NOT DEAD!!!!
Working with @outerknown and @kellyslater is one of those full-circle moments that brings us back to our roots.
With @taylorsteele having given @aetherfilms one of our first real opportunities on Proximity, and @toddglaser long serving as a source of inspiration and guidance behind the lens, this project felt especially meaningful from the start. Over the years, collaborating with Kelly and John Moore from Outerknown has always felt deeply aligned.
It is always a privilege to work alongside people we look up to and even better to bring the group back together again.
Thank you, @Outerknown and the entire team.
Director: @taylorsteele
Producer: @andrew.mackenzie_
Production Coordinator: @taylorstone
DP: @andywoodward
Stills Photographer: @toddglaser
Post Producer: @brooks_goon
Editor: @arnettt
AE: @andrewcarrino
Colorist: @_taylorcurran
🚨The latest print issue of SURFER Magazine is HERE 🚨 On the cover we’ve got @jackjohnson and artwork from @thomascampbellart ⚡️⚡️ 📷: @toddglaser
In this issue we take a deep dive into the life and times of Johnson, as well as celebrate the creative mastery of Rick Griffin 🙏, the shaping prowess of @donaldbrink 💡, and so much more…. This is “The Art of Surfing” Issue 🎨💙
Hit the link in bio for a sneak peek inside the mag, and to learn how you can get your hands on a copy 📰 On newsstands May 8
📷: Cover Photos: @toddglaser // @thomascampbellart ; 2. @nickrapley ; 3. @jpvsphoto ; 4. @tomservaisjr ; 5. @chachfiles ; 6. @rickgriffindesigns
Kelly x OuterKnown
It’s always an honor to get to work with friends and bring creative visions to life. Kelly’s new collection with @outerknown is built for the minimalist traveler. Someone who wants one piece for several occasions. As someone who’s spent a lot of time on the road keeping bags light is essential. We recently spent a few days on the Big Island exploring the coast by boat, swimming with Whale Sharks, running through lava fields, more swimming, playing golf and finishing the day at a beautiful corner of the mountain at the Eagles Nest BBQ’ing, playing music, and sharing stories late into the night!
Creative, Narration + Featuring @kellyslater
Director - @taylorsteele
Creative Design - @bonfirebeachkids
Cinematographer- @andywoodward
Producer - @andrew.mackenzie_@brooks_goon@aetherfilms@garnerdrive
Editing @arnettt
Score @mikeybee_mt
@toddglaser staying locked in.
Somehow calm in the middle of all that, tracking the moment and pressing the shutter at the exact right time.
Get the same EDGE Water Housing setup for less.
Honored and humbled to be able to be a part of the team to capture the @padres City Connect film this year. The team did an incredible job of bringing the color, feeling and energy of our favorite city!
I was fortunate enough to be brought on as the water cinematographer under the direction of:
Director @tom_higdon
And crew…
@cristian__vaca@armyfeffer@darryldean
My family and I have been Padres fan since before I was born. We would go to the games with my Mom, glove in hand as a young kid watching our favorite #19 Tony Gwynn crush home runs and do so much more for the city when he wasn't on the field. Very stoked to be able to capture a small snippet of our surf world in such an amazing city.
Enjoy a few BTS shots in-between motion takes.
LETS GO PADRES!!
