"This is Authentic, too" is a Tacoma Skateboard video that I had the pleasure of putting together for Authentic skateboards.
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This is Authentic" is a Tacoma Skateboard video that I had the pleasure of putting together for Authentic skateboards. It was released February 1, 2023 at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma.
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This is Volume 2 of our Arsenic series. This video was 100% filmed on Sony's VX1000, VX2000 & VX2100.
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Skateboarding is something I’ve done my whole life. It taught me how to use a video camera and editing software. It helped grow and develop my musical taste. It’s molded my style in art, clothing, photography, etc. Basically, it’s probably shaped me as person more than anything else in my life.
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Here’ s a fun little video we made to promote Authentic’s new Wu Inspired “Killer Bee” board series. The video was shot in the only dry spot we could find in Tacoma’s holiday snow storm, but we made the best out of the freezing temps and got some clips anyways!
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This is Volume 1 of our new Arsenic series I’ve been working on. The video was mostly filmed just messing around with iPhone's and a couple HD clips from our shitty little camera.
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Gather Juice Co just opened a few blocks from our home base here in Tacoma, WA and we wanted to take a minute and welcome them to the neighborhood. Gather is currently serving cold pressed juices and smoothies made right here on 6th Ave in Tacoma. They plan to grow the menu in the next few weeks by adding acai bowls (our favorite), salads and a lot more healthy food options for Tacoma. If you haven’t already popped in and checked out the beautiful space, we highly recommend it! Check out a few photos we snapped of the shop below.
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The Grow Mobile Yoga idea was simple, make yoga more accessible for people by bringing classes into the places where people are already going (workplaces, schools, gyms, care facilities, etc.) This would not only measurably improve the health and overall wellness of the people she worked with, but it would be a great way to create new great paying jobs for other yoga teachers in the area.
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For those of you who follow me on Facebook, Instagram or our YouTube channel you probably already know that in addition to photography and videography, I am the owner of a separate construction company in Tacoma, WA (where Laura and myself are based) called Wilder Outdoor Spaces. For those of you who just follow this blog though, I realized I don’t think I have ever mentioned Wilder on here, and since it’s a pretty big part of allowing us to travel the world with our cameras I figured I should share a little about it with y’all.
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If you’re currently looking for a tent and you haven’t already stumbled upon the REI Half Dome Tent Models, then it is clear that you live so far under a rock that it’s almost impossible for you to have found me here. If you have already seen the Half Domes then you already know there are many different models and variations. The exact tent model I’m reviewing today is the REI Half Dome 2 Plus.
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I’m going to be honest, for most of my life I had an embarrassingly poor choice in jackets for a native PNW dude. Skateboarding fashion dominated my style choices. I never cared about quality, fabrics or lifespan. I pretty much only cared about affordability and look. Several years ago though, that changed. I’m not sure if it’s being outdoors more, being exposed to more ideas or just getting older, but I began to pay more attention to things that mattered in a jacket like how long it lasted, what is was made for and how it was made. I’ve had the opportunity over the last few years to try out many different brands like Arcteryx, Craghoppers, Marmot and more. The reason I give you all of that background is to say that one of the best all around hard shell jackets I’ve found is the Patagonia Triolet Jacket.
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Over the last years I’ve had MANY pairs of hiking boots from Salomon to Merrel to Zamberlan. When I started using the Adidas Fast X High GTX I already had a pretty new pair of burly, heavy backpacking boots, but I found myself not wanting to wear them on day hikes or adventure photography trips due to their weight and bulkiness. So a little over a year ago I started testing the Adidas Fast X High GTX Hiking Boots and I really fell love!
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Before our 3 month trip to Spain in Early 2018, Laura and I were sent 2 Alps Mountaineering Solitude 24 Packs. Our plan was to bring only carryon baggage for the whole trip, so we would each bring a regular 22” carryon size suitcase and then we would use these Alps packs as our main day packs for all of our adventures throughout the trip. After 3 months of heavy use abroad, and then regular action back home here in the NW after that, I figured it’s time to check in with a gear review.
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The Rhone Basecamp Jogger is a simple and stylish sweat pant. These things are so damn comfortable they make putting on my normal pants pretty difficult. Unlike many other big name joggers I’ve tried out, these things aren’t too long, too tight or too baggy. I’m 5’ 10” and the medium is perfect fit for me. The fabric is soft and stretchy enough to feel great on the skin, but thick enough to feel durable. The stretchiness allows for free movement when out hiking, at the gym or even doing yoga (see below). To boil it all down, the Basecamp Jogger is a well built, comfortable pant from the the ankle cuff to the waist band. They're available in 3 colors and come in all sizes.
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I’m a huge fan of merino wool. It’s no secret anymore that it’s one of the best materials for outdoor enthusiasts like myself. Ever since I started shooting images for Minus 33 in 2016 I’ve been able to try out some of the best merino wool gear on the planet, and I’ve never taken this privilege for granted. This fall I was able to be apart of shooting some photographs for Minus 33’s upcoming 2019-2020 catalog. Laura and I went out into the woods for a few days and had blast shooting together. We came back with a ton of awesome images for Minus 33. You can order a catalog for yourself at Minus33.com to see everything we contributed and you can check out a few of my favorite photos from the shoot below.
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Okay, lets start with something you might not know. The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS is my most utilized lens, probably ever. It’s on my camera 80% of the time when I’m out shooting. Through using it regularly for the last several years, I’ve discovered it’s not the most popular lens, and I can understand why people might be afraid to try it out being that isn’t exactly cheap or extensively praised. Hopefully my review will help a few to give it try though.
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