Walnut Shot Blog Spot™

People are always telling me shoot something other then skateboarding. I do… Well sometimes.

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December… The year is almost done? “WTF,” kids be sayin’. Does this life coaster only go faster each year? Well thats good I was wondering when things would pick up. Not all my yearly goals were met but several other opportunities brought new challenges and rewards. I just finished shooting a portion of the Mosley Tribes 2012 Campaign. I worked with Victor Garibay who embodies South LA art/skate lifestyle along with Indio Falconer Downey representing a West LA musical/PCH vibe. Two other photographers shot 3 more subjects so I can’t wait to see the finished catalog, counter cards, and anything else printed. I love looking at something I helped create that isn’t just pixels on the computer screen. Something you can touch, carry and share is so cool. Recently The Skateboard Mag posted a Fresh Crops featuring 10 of my photographs. Thanks so much to Austin Mayer and the rest of TSM staff who have helped me I really appreciate it. Then to top it off as if it needs mentioning your boy Meza printed large and hot in Skateboarder Mag.

Not much ever needs to be said about Oscar. He kills it, you see that. His actions speak for him and his smile tells the story. He’s always on that good trip so its non stop fun whenever O is around. Meza’s got some big things coming shortly so stay tuned. Until then here’s a little slice of Meza Mania.

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A few months back I was arrested for trespassing. That’ll happen when your having fun searching for personal freedom. 40 hours of community service… gotta love the process. I’ve barely touched my blog this year, been trying to find new outlets for my photos. Contributing to friends blogs, websites, and a small number of magazines is most satisfying right now. Some call me a photographer, I’ll take it. I wish I was but really I’m just having fun with it. What I’d like to think is I can be anything I choose to project myself as but I’m not that cool yet. Honestly, I just enjoy hanging out with unique people. Being involved with friends, gathering content, and sharing the experience… Isn’t that what it’s all about? So here are some not so new but still recent photos to help make up for lost blogging.

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2011 has arrived and with it brings new opportunity for us all. January has been a good start with my first print in The Skateboard Mag, a page in the Active 2011 calendar, along with my first print exhibit at Typical Culture’s 2nd Anniversary party and the month isn’t done yet. I believe our subconscious outlook on life can help shape the environment we find ourselves in. Right now I look forward to seeing what the near future holds and hope my work continues to progress. I’ve been invited to go to Park City next week for the Sundance Film Festival and know I will be inspired by the eccentric people as well as the different projects premiering. Being part of something bigger then yourself is what makes us stonger and this year I plan on doing just that. Thanks to everyone who has helped me get this far, lets keep moving FORWARD.

Follow Oscar as he warms up for the get down.

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This past week has been productive with shooting skate photos. Wrapping up multiple side projects and taking part in Typical Culture’s last minute throw together DIY Week has left me beat and dirty. I like it, its nice. My lungs are full of dust and I also have a freshly flesh grated right hand as I slowly type this. With a different DIY spot features each day this week TC brings you seven articles showcasing the hard work of some creative skaters out there. Sometimes the skateparks and street spots just don’t do it . . . Sometimes you have to Do It Yourself.

Get the full story HERE.

Made it up to LA for my third Vans DTSD. Last year they mentioned it might move to New York and I was so bummed. As far as contest shooting this is it, DTSD is a step above the rest. The obstacles are designed by the skaters and it’s held in the middle of Paramount Studios city streets. Everywhere you look seems to be real cityscape until you peer behind the props and see gutted buildings with insane lighting equipment sprawled about. During a previous DTSD I saw Heath lurking in the darkness and this time I spotted Crabman from the tv show, “My Name Is Earl.” If people like this are showing up to a skateboarding event . . . well I’m sure you get the picture. Vans DTSD is badass!

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Oscar tells us about PHX Am and working in Lil Wayne & Eminem’s music video… Plus tons of photos.

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”We’ve clocked almost three seasons of Built To Shred together and by the looks of these photos, we’ve got some more work to do. So sit back and enjoy the interview with one of my favorite party crashers…” Jeff King

Miles Wood Typical Culture interview

I recently met up with WELCOME mastermind Jason Celaya to check out the 3rd release of new graphics and shapes. I would like to tell you how awesome WELCOME is but the message wont convey. You’ll never know unless you experience it for yourself. Their origins are shrouded in mystery and the graphics seem to be even more mysterious. Each board carries with it unknown mythical powers and this ain’t some Harry Potter nonsense. Their concept and style are reflective in everything WELCOME touches, they just ooze creativity. I love WELCOME cause they’re all about the good times. At first glimpse you’ll be struck by the awesome freak-character artwork and left staring into these stimulating color schemes. And the curves… You will love these beauties I assure you that. So why is a small no name company like WELCOME turning heads? Cause they’re doing their own thing. In a world full of monkey see monkey do, WELCOME speaks for itself.

The digital shop is up and running so peep the goods, fill up your cart, and share with your friends.
WELCOME SKATEBOARDS

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