DIRECTORS

Jon Humphries immersed himself in the world of skateboarding 19 years ago and has been chronicling, and more importantly, reflecting and shaping its style ever since. As one of the most important and prolific photographers and filmmakers in a culture exposed to the world primarily in magazines and videos, Jon has been defining what skateboard culture is. The unique look, style and intimate perspective that only an insider can reveal come through in Jon’s work.

Strikingly beautiful photography and cinematography, elegant camera moves, high speed photography and varying camera platforms, combined with a lifetime of skating and being around skateboarding make it possible to get such choreographed and effortless shots of fleeting moments of athletic brilliance. The trust and dedication the skateboarders show Jon allow his work an intimacy that is rare in the high profile, commercial skate world.

Jon has developed his style and approach through his published work in The Skateboard Mag and Transworld Skateboarding and in advertising and films for clients including Nike, Adidas, Vans, The Firm, Flip, Emerica, Es’, Etnies, Burton, Salomon, and Bonfire. Last year Jon directed a documentary film, “Skate na Veia!!” for Fuel Television and has recently finished a series of spots for Activision and Secret Weapon for the new Tony Hawk Project 8 video game.

www.jonhumphriesphoto.com