Push For Patti Mcgee. When I heard that Patti McGee had passed, it felt like a disturbance in the force. My encounters with Patti were always brief, at various skateboarding events, where despite the bustling scene, she would effortlessly find me in the crowd and share a hug. Even though she was a prominent figure in the skateboarding industry, there was something refreshingly authentic and unpretentious about her presence.
Learning about the “Push For Patti” memorial, I knew I had to be there to honor her memory. I brought my 4×5 and 35mm film cameras, ready to capture the moment’s essence and the people gathered to remember her. With each photograph, I realized I was documenting more than just attendees; I was capturing Patti herself.
If you had any interaction with Patti, you know what I discovered through my lens: love. Each image became a dual portrait—half of the people who cherished her, and half of Patti.
Thank you, skateboarding, for everything you brought me. And thank you, Patti, for being a beacon of kindness and love.
I thank Hailey and Brandon for allowing me to document these moments in skateboard history.
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2 days later I was lucky enough to capture a skate session for Patti at Wongside