Mickey Smith- The Dark Side of the Lens
This video popped up on surfline.com about a week ago, and since then has earned a lot of attention all over the web. The video is apart of Relentless Energy’s Short Stories competition, “a challenge to filmmakers around the world to explore, reveal, celebrate and define NO HALF MEASURES through the medium of film.”
Mickey Smith’s video is the first entry to this competition, and I think after seeing it, most will agree it will be a hard one to beat. Shot in super 16mm film, as well as groundbreaking work with Canon’s 5D mkII, Smith’s documentary/monologue along with some stunning shots throw us into the harsh world of surf photography in Ireland and the UK, a surprisingly up-and-coming locale for action sports.
For more info on Mickey Smith and the Short Stories competition, check out www.mickeysmith.co.uk/ and www.relentlessenergy.com
HCSC 2010 Photo Workshop
The workshop was a blast this year. we worked hard and got some amazing shots….as you will see from the video you are about to watch. Congrats to the campers of 2010 you really did an amazing job. Cant wait to see what next year brings.
HCSC 2010 Camper Slideshow from Kari Rowe on Vimeo.
Sneak peak of HCSC 2010 Photo Workshop
Heres some highlight shots from the HCSC Photo worksop week of adventure!
HCSC Photo workshop, highlights reel from Kari Rowe on Vimeo.
Corizontal: Can Action Sports Grow Without Losing Its Soul?
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Smash His Camera
When i hear the word paparazzi dont exactly think, “now theres a real artist.” That invasion of privacy the paparazzi conduct every day, is cheap and wrong in my book. However, director Leon Gast may give me another perspective on the paparazzi in his new movie “Smash His Camera“.
It is about the infamious paparazzo Ron Galella, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis sued him, Marlon Brando broke his jaw and Steve McQueen gave him a look that would have killed, if looks could kill. To the celebrities he pursued, photographer Ron Galella was the beast who threatened beauty. As it turned out, he gave them a strange and lasting beauty they might never have known without him. Inherent in the story of this notorious paparazzo are the complex issues of the right to privacy, freedom of the press and the ever-growing vortex of celebrity worship. He sneaked around and invaded and bribed and held up his camera and shot till he dropped (or someone dropped him). His was the artistry of the sniper. Yet Galella found something essential in his real-life subjects, and he gave it permanence.
Out on July 30th this movie looks pretty rad.
Lucas Zarebinski Makes My Mouth Water
Our newest photo crew member, my new personal confidant and pop culture master, Jordan Lutes just sent me this still life photogo’s site. I’m getting such a kick out of it that i thought i would share! I love the food! Seriously makes my mouth water, this guy brings an awesomely moody, yet colorfully scrumptions feel to a stack of macaroons and a bologna sandwich. Food’s never looked so good! Check out Lucas’ site.
“LIVING LIFE FULL” PHOTO CONTEST
6.0 team riders, Monyca Bryne-Wickey, Laura Enever, Malia Manuel, and Carissa Moore shot by Kari Rowe
To celebrate the launch of the Nike 6.0 Women’s line, Nike 6.0 and Foam Magazine want you to send in your best photo or collection of photos (3-5) that capture what it means to be Living Life Full.
So all you young athletic lens-women check out the contest and enter to win a full Nike 6.0 Women’s wardrobe from the Holiday 2010 line and her winning photograph will be featured in the November issue of Foam so hit us with your best shot and you’ll be rewarded big time. No need to rush the contest is open until October 1, 2010
How Many Dreams in the Dark? My life on the road with the legends of snowboarding. by chris brunkhart
That’s quite the lengthy title but it suits the length and depth of his career. The other day i received word that Chris Brunkhart has made his goal of raising 5,000 dollars to publish his book.
“I have been photographing for over 25 years. Starting my career at a newspaper in Chicago and eventually found my home in Portland. Around 1991 I got involved in snowboarding in its infancy. Becoming a senior photographer for Snowboarder and Transworld magazines, I shot with Craig Kelly, Jamie Lynn Terje Haakonsen and Matt Donahue and host of others from all around the world.
I have seen 6 continents, finding the beauty not only in the mountains but in the people I’ve met, the cities I’ve visited and the culture I’ve encountered. I helped found The Movement Snowboards and Frequency magazine. In 1996 I published “The Creedle Chronicles” with Volcom, and 3 years later released the cult snowboard movie, “The Walrus Dreams.” Currently working on my book, “How Many Dreams In the Dark?” to be released this fall, and continuing to shoot near my home in Sandpoint, Idaho.”
The book is going to print in 3 weeks so keep an eye out and get yourself a piece of snowboard history. In the meantime check out Transworld Snowboarding’s interview with him.
AIGA Tours Nemo
Thanks for the wonderful tour! The AIGA artists had some thoughtful questions and the nemo crew had some great insight into the world of design/photo/web and job hunting.
Thanks again!
the spirit of christmas…in july?
Art for POW auction pieces by: Trevor Graves, Bud Fawcett, Kari Rowe and Adam Haynes
Once again we are on a giving streak! Nemo and friends love to help…we do stuff. From throwing parties and art shows to raise money for various foundations, to donating time, art and much much more. Look at us go, we are at it again! Photographer Josh Campbell has been collecting donations from various wonderful artist and photographers and has created ART for POW.
Our dearest Trevor Graves and Adam Haynes have graciously donated work to sell in the silent auction online from July 15th-31st.
The artist list is very impressive with work from Blotto, Mark Kohlman, Bud Fawcett, Shem Roose and many more! Check it out and bid! All the $ goes to Protect our Winters.
Studio Nemo Got a New Intern! Meet Jordan Lutes.
Heres a quick interview I conducted digitally with the young and talented Jordan Lutes who happens to be sitting in his posturepedic computering chair about 4 ft to my right…aaah technology. George Orwell called it….who needs to speak when we can just i chat!
But the story is, I snatched up this young man from Cali the day he graduated from Cal Poly and managed to sweet talk him into moving up north to continuously clean up the whirlwind of mess that is left behind as we power through shoot after shoot. He’s been here a few short weeks and I already don’t know what i ever did without him. *shout out to Jordan’s parents….he’s killing it.
So Jordan, first things first, have you ever buried anything?
No. What a creepy question.
Really nothing at all? Weird, i bury stuff all the time.
Really?
Of course, i thought everyone did! Ok here’s one every guy has a messed up answer to…Best fireworks story?
Two years ago I was in Pamplona, Spain for the running of the bulls. We figured the festival was small, and were completely overwhelmed when we got off the bus into a chaotic town. We’d had a pretty shit trip so far: no surf, rain everyday, missed our train from Paris, and no word from our contact in Spain. But just as we’d pretty much given up, a giant bang goes off, and an insane fireworks show starts shooting out of the town moat right next to us. The Spanish weren’t too impressed, but we were stoked, it ended up being a crazy night.
*side note: a kid got gored by a bull the day after we ran.
See i called it! Messed up!!!! Wait you actually ran?!
That’s a long story consisting of bulls, booze, no sleep, cops and combat boots. We’ll save that story for a later date.
I can’t wait to hear…next question. What moment in history would you want to shoot, and why?
Can I say dinosaurs? Put me in one of those jeeps from Jurassic park and I’d be happy.
Well, then this question seems to pale in comparison to dinosaurs and Jurassic Park: but who are your favorite photographers and why?
Anyone that can really capture youth in motion. Dewey Nicks and Embry Rucker were the first guys to really get me inspired and amped to get into surf lifestyle, they could really make it all look like a paradise. Neil Krug nails the whole expired film thing. Same goes for Ryan Tatar, dude can tell a story with a single Polaroid better than anyone else. Steve Sherman and Jack English’s black and white portraits were iconic to me- there’s a shot of Donovan that I’ve had taped to my wall since before I could surf.
I concur, all amazing lensmen. Now, on to a more pressing question what’s more important, wind or lettuce?
My two worst enemies. But I guess no wind equals no waves.
Excellent deduction my young friend “All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I’m fine.”! Finally the greatest question of them all, how did you learn about Nemo?
Originally from the credits in Afterbang back in like 2002. Eight years later, I’m getting ready to graduate from Cal Poly and saw a piece in PDN about Nemo. Noticed they were shooting a lot of stuff that I liked for a lot of clients that I liked. So I sent Kari Rowe an email, just to see what the studio was all about. A few weeks later I picked up a 5mm hooded wetsuit and got up to Portland to be the new photo intern.
Thanks for the info Jordan! Welcome to Nemo!
I will be waiting for the running of the bulls story!
High Cascade Photo Workshop Session WINNER!
I will take this moment to first thank everyone for their awesome portfolio submissions and hard work which you can view here…now i will give a very special Congratulations to DJ Ward!
We will be seeing you this summer!
RJ SHAUGHNESSY PHOTOGRAPHY
When more than one person emails me the same link in a period of 4 hours, my interest will surely be sparked and i may decided to take the time to check it out. In this instance I will lower my head and sheepishly admit, the thing that sparked my interest was the second of two short emails containing this guy’s link, that read and i quote,
“this stuff is radical. plus there are boobs. enjoy Kari.”
Now, let me tell you. That email was right. His stuff is radical and yes there are boobs.
So to quote my dear emailer,
enjoy.
Machotaildrop one night only in PDX!!!!
I know ive already blogged this video but it deserves one more….to get you amped for tonight!
Machotaildrop is playing one night only and that is tonight (friday July 9, 2010) at The Clinton Street Theater at 7pm then again at 9pm it will be awesome!
The Clinton Street Theater
2522 SE Clinton St., Portland, OR 97202
Events phone – 503.238.8899
ADMISSION PRICES:
$6 for Adults
$5 for Students w/ID
$4 for Seniors, Tuesdays / matinees
$3 kids 12 and under
WE ACCEPT CASH ONLY
Hello Jake Stangel.
I had the lovely opportunity to meet with this talented and driven young man last week. Unfortunately for me, his stories stuck more readily in my scattered brain than his pictures…so now, a week later i have a hot minute to peruse his website and it only took seconds to recalled a few of my favorite shots. One of his stories is set on a farm in central flordia where he worked for room and board. In his free time he snapped off these wonderful shots. Keep up the great work Jake!
Check out his website where he has written the stories that correspond with each photo collection.
Hannah Teter and Her Very Sweet Cheeks
We here at nemo love helping others and we love snowboarding…so naturally we love the one and only Hannah Teter. A gold metalist and olympic snowboarder, life time shredder and younger sister to two amazing snowboarders and one sweet talkin’ rep. She really stands out as one amazing young woman.
She has started numerous foundations to raise money for those in need including selling maple syrup and other products online at Hannah’s Gold to provide water to a village in Kenya, sold underwear online to support Doctors Without Borders, and had a Ben & Jerry’s flavor named after her, with proceeds going to charity. She’s raised over $250,000 for Kirindon and at least 40% of all net proceeds from the sale of her Sweet Cheeks panties line is given to charity partner Children International to help feed and nourish children living in extreme poverty.
With a little bit of help from her big bro and friends Hannah has officially launched the Sweet Cheeks Website!! She is joined in the cause by her close friend and fellow shredder Gabi Viteri! With more lovely ladies of the action world sure to be joining the young Miss Teter’s panties with a purpose the gallery is sure to be stuffed with more beautiful babes with big hearts!
As if this wasn’t enough this beautiful young philanthropist is nominated for VH1′s do something award. Join online and giver her a vote!
HCSC Photo Portfolio Contest
Photos clockwise from top to bottom: Tim Zimmerman, Trevor Graves, Andy wright, and Christy Chaloux.
Give us your best shot and win a free session at the 2010 High Cascade Photo Workshop! Submit your snowboard photos: action, lifestyle, or environment shots accepted. Submission requirements: One organized PDF with a cover page that includes photographer name, phone number, email; all photos should be medium sized, clearly labeled JPGs. Email portfolios to karir@nemohq.com.
Portfolios will be judged by Andy Wright, Christy Chaloux, Tim Zimmerman, and Trevor Graves – some of the most skilled veterans of snowboard photography. Submission dates are June 21, 2010 through July 2, 2010. All winners will be announced on July 9, 2010. The top three runner-ups will receive $100 off of their 2010 High Cascade Photo Workshop.
View all submissions starting on July 2, 2010 on the contest flickr page.
sponsored by HCSC, NemoHQ and ESPN
These Austrians have drank waaaay too much Redbull!
Really?! you people are insane! According to the Daily Mail:
“A skydiver has pulled off an astonishing stunt by climbing out of a glider’s cockpit, crawling along the wing and then somersaulting underneath and stepping onto the wing of a second glider flying below.
Paul Steiner then moves back onto the main fuselage of the second glider while the first glider turns upside down and flies overhead so that he can reach up and hold the tail fin at 100mph, forming a human link between the two aircraft. He then leaps off and parachutes back to the ground.
The spectacular stunt, captured on YouTube, was carried out by the Red Bull skydive team 2,100 metres above the mountains in Styria, Austria. And they look mightily relieved as they returned to their airfield.”
Undertow “testing the waters” Art Opening
If you weren’t here for the Undertow art opening on Friday you missed one awesome party! But the show will be up all week so come on in and check it out. Enjoy the video!
Undertow “Testing The Waters” from alex mertz on Vimeo.
Awesome Interview with Brain Farm
As I’m sure you are all familiar with the pseudo recent epic snowboard documentary That’s It That’s All, by Travis Rice and Curt Morgan. The man’s quiver is extensive and his films are impressive. Watch more of his work, online at the creators project or check out brain farm, his website.
Machotaildrop….a “Fantastical and farcical journey”
Winners of Fuel TV’s million dollar short film contest, Corey Adams and Alex Craig have created a satirical indictment of our logo-laden, consumerist culture which is equal parts comedy and fable, and 100% just plain weird.
Take the 1971 Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, set it at the enigmatic headquarters of the world’s most famous skateboard conglomerate, imbue it with the off-kilter humour of Wes Anderson and the fantastical surrealism of Terry Gilliam and Michel Gondry, and you have Machotaildrop.
Walter Rhum dreams of escaping his boring, small town existence and becoming a professional skateboarder. He sends a golden highlight reel to the world-famous Machotaildrop skateboard company and is chosen to come to their headquarters, a remote country estate with a half-pipe sitting on a lake, to study under its eccentric leader, The Baron, and ride alongside his idol, Blair Stanley. At first, everything seems normal for Walter. He has his own room, is fed roast goose in bed, provided with a custom wardrobe and groomed for stardom. His bashful personality is a hit, launching his new signature skateboard to massive sales.
Fecal face blog has done an interview with Corey Adams the writer and director of Machotaildrop. Check it out and learn a little more about the making of.
Andy Wright Gets Deep
Our dear friend and talented lens genie Andy Wright sat down with TWS and told his story of snow, riding, shooting and the love of it all.
Like what you hear? Come hear more at the High Cascade Photo workshop 2010!