Skateboarding: From Sidewalks to Skate Parks

From Sidewalks to Skate Parks . The History of Skateboarding and Its Evolution in Venice Beach .   Skateboarding, a sport born from surfing’s spirit of rebellion and freedom, has traveled a remarkable journey from its humble beginnings in the 1950s to the cultural phenomenon we know today. Few places are as central to this… Continue reading Skateboarding: From Sidewalks to Skate Parks

Behind The Scenes: Kareem Black Feature

Behind The Scenes: Kareem Black Feature . Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 BTS Photography: Steve Feldman, Copyright 2024 BTS Video: Ted Kawalerski, Copyright 2024 . I’ll never forget when I first met Kareem Black in 1997. He was a student at SVA School of Visual Arts in New York. While finishing up his photography… Continue reading Behind The Scenes: Kareem Black Feature

Nefertari Williams: Tall Tales

Text by Nefertari Williams, Copyright 2023 . Tall Tales .  WOMEN YOU NEED TO STOP GETTING YOURSELVES PREGNANT  1. Things got hot and heavy at the end of a date and you wanted to stop and he kept going. That’s your problem.  2. You are now pregnant and the morning sickness is causing you to… Continue reading Nefertari Williams: Tall Tales

Alcohol Consumption: Knowing When Enough is Enough

Alcohol Consumption: Knowing When Enough is Enough . Edited by Tony Ward . Excessive alcohol consumption has been a pervasive problem in society for centuries, leading to numerous adverse health, social, and economic consequences. While moderate alcohol consumption can be part of social gatherings and cultural practices, going beyond the limits can have serious repercussions… Continue reading Alcohol Consumption: Knowing When Enough is Enough

Studio News: A Masterclass in Portraiture by Neal Slavin

A MASTER CLASS IN PORTRAITURE BY NEAL SLAVIN . REGISTER TODAY: info@nealslavin.com DATES: TWO SPECIAL WORKSHOPS: Saturday, July 29 / Sunday, July 30, 2023 & Saturday, Aug 5th / Sunday, August 6th, 2023. Requirements: camera & gear, a statement telling us something about yourself and your photography (may include a small sampling of your work)… Continue reading Studio News: A Masterclass in Portraiture by Neal Slavin