January 2012
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Stevie Perez
Here’s my photo of Stevie that Skateboarder used for his Tuesday 25.
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New Website!
My new website is up. It has much bigger photo previews as well as some new portfolios. Go check it out!
www.asmith-photography.com
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NEW WEBSITE! →
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Ryan Spencer Dekline Ad
Here’s the photo from Ryan’s most recent Dekline ad. This was insane!! No joke did this second try. It’s always great for the skater to land something quickly but never good for the photographer. I always end up liking something I changed up halfway into a session. Luckily, I changed things up a little bit for his second and final try and ended up liking it. Still probably goes...
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Josh Harmony Pig Wheel's Ad
Here’s the photo from Josh’s newest Pig Wheel’s ad. He did this 50-50 across and down pretty easy. The hardest part was just to be able to ride down the whole way. Josh is a champ and did it and made it look amazing!
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Woodward Catalog
Ryan Spencer - boneless
Nick Merlino - backsmith
Nick Merlino - backside noseblunt
Nick Merlino - switch flip over the rail
Pat Burke - backside flip over the rail
Ryan Spencer - frontside wallride over the door
Chad Tim Tim - switch backtail
Nick Merlino - 360 flip
Pat Burke - switch 360 flip
Pat Burke - noseblunt
Chad Tim Tim - switch ollie
I shot some photos...
December 2011
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Tools of the Trade
I feel confident in saying that photographers and videographers all have one thing in common, they are “Gear Heads”. Even if you just shooting with a hand-me-down 35mm camera and are against the digital world, you still most likely enjoy taking a peek into someone else’s camera bag. It’s like going into a Toy Store when you were a kid. You see familiar items, ones...
erockobama asked: Yeah, Just wondering what kind of rigs/mic you use since im in the market for them
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Love for Coffee
I’ve been an avid coffee drinker since I was a kid. When I say kid, I mean kid. Around 10 years old I was pouring my self a cup of coffee along with enough sugar to make my stirring straw stand straight up. My tastes have changed since then but my love and enjoyment for coffee still stands strong.
I recently came across this article on Scientific American entitled “How to make...
stargazingwithwolves asked: Hey Aaron, what's up? I'm a big fan of your work. I'm aspiring to be a photographer, I'm trying to go to school for it, but I have to get into the art program first. I just made a photo blog with some of my favorites that I've taken, it's all 35mm, I was just wondering if you could check em out, there are 17 right now, maybe shoot me some feedback? The link is on my...
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Occupy LA Project: Behind the Scenes
My friend Ryan Lusteg, who helped me with my Occupy LA Project shot some behind the scenes photos while we were working. More from that project coming soon.
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Josh Harmony Tuesday 25
My photo of Josh is up on Skateboarder’s site. This smith grind was insane! See that fence opening on the right? He landed and had to swerve through the opening. It was crazy!
Go to the Skateboarder Magazine site and learn 25 new things about my friend Josh Harmony!
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Recently Published Work
Here’s some recent published work from the past few months.
Mike Mo - nollie halfcab heelflip - HEX bags ad.
Chet Childress - wallride to rock - Color Magazine
Abdias Rivera - front crook - Color Magazine
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WatchCheck out this video my buddy Ryan Loughridge made of me talking about photography and what inspires me.
November 2011
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rubio22 asked: Hi i was wondering if you could tell me what kind of camera you use? You take such awesome photos! And im still deciding on what camera and brands and all that stuff so i hope you could steer me in the right direction!
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Portrait Book
After over a year gathering and organizing images I have finally finished my Portrait Book. When it arrived my hands trembled in fear that I would scuff it up by touching it. The 72 page book contains more than 50 photos that span over a 5 year period. The photographs of friends, family, skateboarders, musicians, and more are printed on 170 gsm matt paper. The company I used is Ubyu...
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WatchHere’s a flip through of my Portrait Book. Watch it full screen so you can really see it!
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willcarman asked: So do you earn your living from shooting skateboarding or do you have another job? Just curious.
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Crailtap Homepage Photos
All this week I’m going to have a different photo each day on the Crailtap homepage. Here’s the first one from Monday.
bedfullofdreidels asked: I remember awhile back when you got the lumedyne lights and you got bags for 'em. What bags are you using to carry your lighting gear?
cristhianrod asked: do i need a degree to work for a skate magazine and they're just check people's pro folio picture ? i really like your skate photography man :) i dig it thank you for your time
namelaustie asked: hate to sound fanned out or anything, but i enjoy your work and i was wondering how did you get into shooting skateboarding? as in getting your photos in magazines and getting your name out there. did you intern or have friends that you skated with a lot who eventually got sponsored? thanks
joelmpotter asked: How important was education to you and the outcome of your career? What has been the most influential thing to affect you and your work today?
Emergency Room Thoughts
Spent most of the night in the ER last night a learned a few things… 1. We should all be grateful for our health because you never know when it will leave you for a night. 2. We should all be grateful for our sanity. They brought it two homeless and borderline schizophrenic people. Was not a pleasant sight. 3. Be so grateful of the people you love (significant others, family, friends)...
October 2011
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streetpiracy asked: Aaron // Your photos are awesome! Thanks for taking them and being so good at it. Keep on it!
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Jason Dill and Neckface
Los Angeles/ January/ 2011
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Josh Harmony Toy Machine Ad
I am so fortunate to have shot another Toy Machine ad. These are my favorite ads to get. Seeing Ed’s artwork on top of my photo is always amazing. Also, getting one of my good friend Josh is always a plus. This 50-50 he did is insane! The rail bends away from him and has all kinds of kinks, and to top it off it’s in the ghetto. Josh pulled through like he always does and made it look...
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Skateboarder Magazine Malto Blog Post
Head over to Skateboarder to see photos from my recent trip to Kansas City.
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Jason Hernandez and Daniel Shimizu
Here’s one of Jason and Daniel that was in Concrete Skateboarding Magazine for a feature on Jason’s Eazy Handles.
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Josh Harmony
Here’s a photo of Josh doing a frontside 5-0 in the middle of LA. If you look closely you can see the security guard coming out of the background. This spot is a big bust and you have to be in and out. I just slapped a flash onto my camera and Josh and I ran up and did this first try. We ran away right after. It was super fun. Reminded me of being a kid. Good times!
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Occupy LA Project
I just updated my website with an ongoing project of Occupy LA. Go check it out.
www.asmith-photography.com
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Josh Harmony
Here’s a photo of Josh doing a 50-50 in Huntington Beach. This was in his Online Interview. Go check it out!
September 2011
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shamulakimufasa asked: What do you set your aperture to with a 35mm film camera on a nice sunny day and a cloudy day?
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Matt Bennett Ambig Ad
Here’s an ad I shot of Matt for Ambig clothing. I just shot the skate photo, not the portrait.
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Marquis Preston Foundation and Pig Ad
Here’s two photos I shot of Marquis that are Ads in the new Thrasher. Marquis is killin it.
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Taylor Bingaman
Taylor warm up 50-50. This guy rips. So casual and so consistent.
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Elijah Berle in Skateboarder
Here’s a photo I shot of Elijah that’s in the newest Skateboarder “Sweet 16 Interview” issue. This nosegrind in crazy! He did it so easy too. Kids on another level.
August 2011
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Two New Rolls of Film
Our apartment a long time ago.
Fatima and I heading out somewhere. Cameras in hand.
The Secret Spot in Huntington Beach. So good!
Us. We look high but we’re not.
Fatima and I looking through old postcards and the Long Beach Swap Meet.
Tons of Post Cards.
Fatima
Best buds. Elysse, Dustin, and Fatima.
Fatima getting her hands dirty fixing up her $20 sowing...
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Bondo Jobs
I went out with Mikey Taylor, Mike Mo, David Torgerson, and Chris Ray the other weekend. We started out at this school with these amazing benches. Unfortunately, we got kicked out a few hours in. The cop actually looked through my camera bags because he thought I had stolen stuff from the school we were at. Yeah guy, I stole all this stuff and decided to hang around with it.
Then, we headed to...
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Stevie Perez éS ad
Here’s an ad I just shot of Stevie Perez for éS shoes. Sadly, I think this will be their last ad. Check out the blog Scuba Steve just put together of all his éS memories.
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Collin Provost Goes Pro
Collin Provost is Pro! Although, who didn’t see this coming. This kid has been on a tear for the past few years and it’s only getting better. The good folks over at Toy Machine decided today was the day to create the next big step in Collin’s life. All the homeys showed up at Cherry Park in Long Beach around noon to surprise him. Daniel Lutheran was able to keep Collin occupied at their house...
brendym asked: Hey I heard you were once an intern for Transworld. Either way what kind of advice would you give someone trying to complete an application for an internship for a skateboard or action sports magazine? What kinds of things do you think are most important to include when applying for internships like that? Thanks for your time and keep up the good work. I always looking looking at it.
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