I’m sorry the content on here as of lately has been lacking; I’ve been busy assisting in LA and haven’t had much time to shoot or surf lately- I’ll be sure to get some new content up as soon as I get back a few rolls from the lab.  Assisting has been a big change.. but it’s been a huge blessing, a wonderful opportunity, and I’m very grateful to be working with fashion photographer, David Mushegain.  David shot this of Keegan, his stylist, testing out a polaroid land camera he had laying around.  He hated the final result, and I absolutely loved it.. stoked I got to keep it.

IMG_1 : Al, Tyler, Tanner – San Clemente, CA
IMG_2 : Alex Knost – Newport Beach, CA
IMG_3 : Mikey DeTemple – Los Angeles, CA
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George Trimm, Robin Kegal, & Alex Knost : San Clemente, CA. _ July, 2010.

Richie Collins : Costa Mesa, CA – July 2010.

George Trimm, Penis Towel; San Clemente, CA. July 4th, 2010.

Art by Tyler Warren, 2010.

Alex Knost & Tanner Prairie, July 2010.

Robin Kegal – Smoking on the back porch // Sweeping the back porch.

I shot this with (my) Mamiya RB67, and this was the result.  Somehow the tabs that release the next Polaroid, got stuck together and proceeded to pull out the next Polaroid halfway connected to this one below (I think creating the lack of processing on the left hand side as a result..) and so on and so forth, for the remaining pack of Polaroids- ruined.  At least I got 6 shots out of a 10 pack, and got this lil gemicon below..

Tyler Warren – San Clemente, CA _ 06/27/10

I can’t honestly believe this even happened.  I know I’ve said it before, and I’m going to say it again- I’ve been wearing Vans forever, loved nearly every product they’ve put out, loved their teams, and been stoked on virtually everything they do.  So to have a collaboration with a company that has been apart of my life as long as I can remember, is just amazing and doesn’t feel real.  I can’t even begin to express my gratitude to my good friend Daniel Hernandez for making all of this happen, and for whoever wrote the description about me..  Thank you Liam, Luciano, Taylor, Shane, DeWit, Brian #1 & 2, Scott, and Steve.. so so much.

I was in Baja this past week on the heaviest trip yet; Four [4] flat tires (two for me, two for Kass) – a broken battery bracket – Jens truck got stuck three or four times in sand/moon dust – I got arrested (see below) – John & I both coasted downhill in a heavy mountain range with our gas lights on for 25+ miles – SXXXS – I drove 19+ hours straight – Tanner’s daisy flew off the roof – Kass’ rack broke – got lost on the dirt road at least 15 times (hired a couple of local fisherman to lead the way..) – drove more at night than during the day.. oh yeah, and scored the best surf of my life.  It is literally by the grace of God that we all made it home as safely as we did; can’t wait to go back :)

(the below polaroid was shot on TIP’s ‘chocolate‘ batch they released- unaltered positive; just added typing.  The nail tip is what caused one of my flat tires, and the ticket is from my wonderful decision making..)

Big Al Knost & Mitchy-Poo Abshere – San Clemente, CA _ 04/24/10.
“Hi-Five for Jesus” – Murs

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I drove down to meet with Mitch yesterday for a new project I’m working on; Dude’s always on ‘party time‘.

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Chase & I each landed a T design in the new Captain Fin Company Spring/Summer ‘10 line..

I spent all weekend in a van with D Brahs & Jack (got a lil’ creepy & weird..), caravan-ing with Jeffery, Tanner, & Worm.  Costa Mesa > Malibu > Ventura > Leo Carrillo > Malibu > Santa Monica > Costa Mesa; Party.

It is honestly a truly humbling experience, being able to be around some of thee most amazing human beings who are paying tribute to one of thee finest shapers, quality/humorous people, and a solid mentor; school or shaping- on one of the most beautiful days of the year we’ve been blessed with so far.  Mike Marshall- you will be missed.

Met up with Tanner yesterday to get some shots of him shaping a Daisy model for Jeffery Jones.  The Daisy model is totally mental- one of the raddest mid-lengths I think I’ve ever seen.  I’m getting an 8ft. 6in. done as soon as this one for Jeffrey is glassed.

Kirk Putnam_Silver Lake, CA