There are many stigmas attached to being a skateboarder. Skateboarders have a notorious reputation for being rebellious, disrespectful, anti-authority, “stoners,” vandals, lazy, punks, and even criminals.
More than half of my life I have considered myself a skater, and have claimed that title proudly. Skateboarding has been a positive force in my life, and it is the reason I picked up a camera in the first place. Skateboarding instills creativity, self-expression, and individuality. It cultivates and embraces originality.
With the intent of shedding a new light on the public’s perception of skaters, I have photographed individuals that don’t fit the perceived mold. These people are upstanding members of the community, and contribute to society in a positive way. From artists to CEOs, educators to photographers—we all have an undying passion for skateboarding and the joy it brings to our lives.
Weston Colton
As long as I can push, I'll ride a skateboard.
23 comments:
WES! Nice job -- great graphic shots too. Especially like the skateboarding shot on that last one, the job shot on the first one, and the skateboarding shot on the second one.
Wow! You never cease to amaze me! What's Andrew, a lumberjack? Bwahahahaha!
Very nice. Bringing the sweetness with the skating photos. Very cool. I *might* be able to come tonight. I have to drop off some work in Springville, so I could possibly swing by.
Weston, its perfect. The pictures are amazing, im gonna try and swing by tonight.-Joe Stewart
Weston! I like this a lot! It's all very well done - the text the photos the concept... I love the pushing photo like Brittan's of Swank?
proud of ya!
you definitely need to include yourself.
xoxo
That's pretty sick, man. Too bad we had to take that pic in my "home office". I'd feel a lot more important taking it in front of all the huge hospital buildings I work at now. haha. good stuff.
Great photos Weston .. shocked not to see you on there.
What a rad idea, yeah weston !! goood to see what the homies are up to too!
Very nice! You are walking talent Weston!
Yeah, I hope most skaters realize the homage to Brittan's TWS cove of Tod Swank pushing. I'm not trying to plagiarize him... Brittain's photo is the epitome of skateboarding in my opinion.
Inspiring.
Proud to be a member of a too-often generalized tribe.
Thanks.
wow! these are rad!
Nice Work!
great work weston!
Nice. Wish I could have made it last night.
such a rad concept.
Looks good Weston. Wish I could have contributed something better. Looks like everyone is stoked on the project!
the alex cottie one is sick! just because it is the magical pushing photo.
great job weston.
Amazing work mate.
I like how in that photo of McKay he's wearing Vans slip-ons. These photos are rad (and I'm not just saying that to be narcissistic)!
Weston, these are all great. Way to show that skateboarding is a passion and not a lifestyle. We all have to make money somehow, but we all have to have fun sometimes too.
Very impressive concept Weston, I agree that you should include yourself though. You skate with the best! So proud of all you have accomplished. Pam
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