The photogenic qualities of this stretch of Oahu's North Shore has led to its fitting nickname, "Kodak Reef". This short evening compilation was pretty fun to watch before dinner yesterday.
Surfers : Josh Kerr, Charly Martin, Nathan Florence, Jack Robinson, Koa Smith, Seth Moniz, & Evan Valiere.
Music: DIIV- "Mire (Grant's Song)"
Every fall the crew at Aloha Beach Club takes a trip up the central coast to enjoy a little solitude before the hecticness of the holiday season. This rugged stretch of Californian coast doesn’t provide the most user-friendly surfing landscape.
Nonetheless, fun wave sliding can be had if you know where to look.
Southern California based artist, Andy Davis, has been creating and sharing his surf inspired art throughout the country and internationally for the last two decades. His newest show entitled, Cooked Just Right, is his first ever solo show in his hometown of Encinitas. Cooked Just Right features new, free-flowing creations that abstract Andy's signature forms and aesthetics.
I was fortunate enough to document Andy's creative process leading up to the show, as well as the show's opening festivities.
Cooked Just Right: New Works by Andy Davis Nov. 21st - 30th, 2015 at SAID Space (766 S. Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024).
For more information about Andy Davis visit: www.andydavisdesigns.com.
FILM: 35mm// Fuji Color 200.
I am currently selling prints of these five photographs at Aloha Beach Club in North Park, San Diego. Each print is printed on light, single-weight Mat board. I currently have a limited stock of 11" x 14" prints that are selling for $75.00.
If you're interested in purchasing any of these prints you can either buy them in-store at Aloha Beach Club, online at www.alohabeachclub.com/collections/analogue-convergence, or you can email me at: evan@alohabeachclub.com.
I will also be selling custom prints if there are any images that you see on my site that you want printed. For any custom inquires please email me at : (evan@alohabeachclub.com).
This a series of custom 20" x 24" prints that I recently sent out to Florida.
Thumbnails is a collection of short films that focus on unique individuals, who have established careers based on their creative interests. Each film focuses on a person that I look up to or admire because of the unwavering dedication that they have for their craft.
The newest installment of Thumbnails is about Brooks Sterling, a lifestyle photographer and art director based out of North County San Diego. Brooks’ photography has a timeless aesthetic that stems from his keen eye and passion for shooting 35mm film. His timeless imagery captures the essence of surfing and skateboarding from a participatory perspective.
Thumbnails: Episode Six, explores Brooks’ creative process while shooting surf and skate sessions leading up to his most recent collaborative photo show, ROUTINE, at SAID Space. Throughout this episode, Brooks discusses why he chooses to shoot with analog cameras in order to capture meaningful moments on celluloid.
For more of Brooks’ work visit: www.iambrooks.com and follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/brookssterling.
FILM: 35mm// Fuji Color 200.
It's the first week of November and the ocean temperature is still unusually warm. Last Monday, our buddy's from Slowtide paid us a visit during a significant pulse in swell that was seen all over the county. So, we went for a splash in the near tropical waters and washed off the Monday blues with them. After the session we put their new, art-inspired towels to the test. I highly recommend getting your hands on one or all eight of them ASAP.
For more about Slowtide and their debut collection of rad towels visit: www.slowtide.co.
Weekend camp trips can be pretty hectic if you have a big group of friends or a limited amount of time at your camping destination. Perched atop the bluffs overlooking San Clemente State Beach, The Holidays, offers beach campers a super convenient and unique camping experience. They currently have four trailers set up around the perimeter of a large camping plot located in the heart of the San Clemente State Beach campground.
The crew at, Aloha Beach Club, had the opportunity to stay at The Holidays early last month and it was a blast. The trailers are perfect for families and/or groups of friends looking to getaway for the weekend. The beach is a five minute walk from the site and the trailers offer a plethora of amenities, which makes the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend looking into a reservation if you have a trip planned to San Clemente in the near future.
For more information about The Holidays visit: www.theholidaysca.com.
FILM: 35mm// Fuji Superia 200.
The first time I visited New York City the entire city lost power for two whole days. Midway through lunch at the ESPN Center at Times Square, my mom and I watched as every television screen in the restaurant fizzled out instantaneously. As a kid I didn’t understand the severity of the situation until we walked outside into the heart of Manhattan and I realized that every scrolling banner, screen, and light in the city was blown out like a birthday candle. It was the closest experience to the apocalypse that I hope to ever to have.
Since the summer of ’03, I’ve been back to New York a bunch of times. Every trip has been an absolute blast. I just got back from a week in Brooklyn and I have nothing but good things to reminisce about. There’s something extremely special about that city and it continues to mystify me every time I visit.
I made a quick visit to the Knickerbocker Mfg. showroom and factory in Brooklyn and I highly suggest checking out their wares. They design and manufacture everything in house. Give 'em a gander here.
Recommendations:
Roberta's ~ Pizza: Margherita
Cafe Colette ~ Drinks: Arnold Salazar
Noorman’s Kil ~ Food & Drinks: Solana Sandwich & Picklebacks
Webster Hall ~ Live Music
Enid’s ~ Dancing & Late Night Shenanigans
FILM: 35mm// Fuji Color 200.
Last month, I wrapped up my California road trip a few hours north of San Francisco. I met up with my friend, Kelsey, and she kindly showed me around her old stomping grounds. We split our day and spent it at the coast in the morning, then finished it up at a warm water lake in the forest. I had never visited that part of the coast and I couldn't have asked for a better, local tour guide.
The water was warm, the waves were fun, and the mid-day hike was invigorating. California is such a unique part of the world because it offers a myriad of beautiful places to explore in a close proximity to one another. I cannot wait to visit that stretch of the coast again real soon.
My good friend, Shea Sjoberg, made a rad, mixed media book entitled, Use Your Words: An Urban Typography Book. It features Shea's photography and some of his paintings. Shea is a graphic designer based in San Francisco and he specializes in logo and website design. This is a short video that I put together to showcase Use Your Words. Enjoy.
For more of Shea's work visit: www.sheasjoberg.com.
FILM: 35mm// Fuji Superia 200.
Over the last five years I've become extremely familiar with the drive from Southern California to the Bay Area. It used to be a pain because it meant I was headed back to school for a new quarter, but now I can take my time and experience some of California's most interesting spots. During my last road trip up the coast I took an alternative route and drove north on Highway 1. Having only driven it a couple times in my life, I found it to be extremely relaxing and almost meditative this time around.
It's rare to have a sense of seclusion and independence from the outside world when you live in Southern California. Connection to the grid is unavoidable and being surrounded by an outrageous amount of people becomes way too familiar. Slowly weaving up and down the steep coastal cliffs put a lot into perspective for me. I had hours to collect my thoughts and think back on fond memories spent living only two hours from Big Sur. It's amazing how raw and almost completely untouched the coastline is in Big Sur. It's hard to describe it to someone whose never been because there is nothing to compare it to in California.
I ended up spending two nights in Northern Big Sur, during my week long road trip, and they ended being the best two nights of sleep I had.
A compilation of morning sessions spent at Cardiff Reef.
Music by: Woods- "Out of the Eye"
Chad Kaimanu Jackson was born and raised in a small coastal town in Central California. He began surfing at a young age and by college he was traveling and surfing for multiple sponsors. Chad is well known for being a big wave pioneer and for surfing remote spots along the California coast.
Five years ago, Chad began shaping sustainable surfboards out of agave wood. He credits his father and Hawaiian lineage for the inspiration to create alternative surfboards that utilize non-toxic materials and function comparable to conventional toxic polyurethane foam surfboards. Chad's describes his unique surfboards as "functional pieces of art" and his meticulous shaping process is evidence of that.
To check out more of Chad's surfboards visit: www.hempsurfboards.com.
Music by: Jake Rosen & Kevin Skelly.
Special thanks to Ryan Miller for the last minute help.
