Kristy Volcom Skatepark Session 2018

Kristy Volcom Skatepark Session 2018 On the night of November 16, 2018, Krisy invited me out to Volcom Skatepark for a night session. I usually shoot during the day, but I welcomed the challenge of working under mixed light. I always use flashes—because flashes give me control over my narrative.

This is Krisy’s home park, and you could feel it. There was a great energy between all the skaters. And when you bring a camera to a skatepark—let alone with flashes and stands—the session always heats up. People push a little harder, go a little bigger. That night was no different.

Kristy is one of my favorite skaters to shoot. She’s the kind of skater who rides whenever she can. And anyone who skates regularly knows the hardcore skaters. Kristy is one of those. She’s got amazing style and lands her tricks nearly every time.

We moved between the bowls and the street section. The ambient lighting at a skatepark always brings interesting color shifts.

 It was a fun session.

Kristy Volcom Skatepark Session 2018

Vic Peloquin the man who created Skatopia Skateboard Park

A handful of  men have had a huge influence on my life. My father, John Stamos, Roy Burns, Murray Spivack, Joey Grijalva, Jeff Porcarro, and this Man Vic Peloquin.

I haven’t seen Vic in 40 years (he is the guy who created Skatopia). After sitting and chatting with Vic and his wonderful family I can now see why I recollected Skatopia as such a paradise. The man who created it is a visionary, and has a passion for experimentation and creation.

He told me about how the land for Skatopia was acquired. How the half pipe was made. Who designed the Skatopia logo. Why he closed Skatopia. We also talked about drones, and even flew a drone.

Vic Peloquin, Linda Emery Peloquin, Kristi Newsome
Vic Peloquin, Linda Emery Peloquin, Kristi Newsome

Imagine a Skatopia reunion with these three at the helm! Stay tuned!!!







“Aloha” Hunter Long, a bail shot story

Ken Hada photography hunter long aloha skateboarding-1
Ken Hada photography hunter long aloha skateboarding

“Aloha” Hunter Long, a bail shot story. Hunter asked me if we could hit Pedlow skateboard park. And just a few hours after the session ended, Hunter was on plane bound for Hawaii.

The next day I edited the photos. And I felt she might like this “bail shot”. So I text her this photo along with some “makes”. And Hunter immediately text back that she thought this image was funny.