wired’s running a piece on skateistan that should get us all thinking. solid film work + undeniable subject matter. can any of us even imagine a childhood without freedom of fear? if only more visual media was put to such proper use.

one thing that keeps me charged on photography + filmmaking is the good that it can do + the access most of the public has to it. if you have an idea, if there’s a cause nearby then get out + support it. your skills can often do much more good then your money.

you can find more @ skateistan. or simply find a venue near you that needs your talent + time. help portrait is just around the corner.

if you haven’t heard of first descents here’s a great intro. they are a non profit founded by professional kayaker brad ludden to teach kids with cancer how to kayak and get outside. brad’s a personal friend of mine + one helluva person + we’ve been lucky enough

proud to see first descents and america’s most eligible bachelor (according to cosmo magazine) brad ludden getting some attention today in USA Today. fantastic work brad + his group do for cancer patients – get involved if you haven’t. and thanks to colin at giant noise for putting it together in mere minutes.