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
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Behind The Scenes: KVaughn Summer Linen Collection 2024
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . KVaughn Summer Linen Collection 2024 . Photography by Al B For, Copyright 2024 I thoroughly enjoyed hosting KVaughn’s 100% linen scarf collection photo shoot for summer 2024. Veteran photographer Ted Kawalerski was the first to arrive driving in from Sleepy Hollow, New York. Since he was a little… Continue reading Behind The Scenes: KVaughn Summer Linen Collection 2024
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
Technology: VR and Shadow Boxing
Virtual Reality and Shadow Boxing . Photography and Set Design: Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 Creative Direction: KVaughn Lighting Assistant: Anthony Colagreco . In recent years, Virtual Reality (VR) technology has made significant strides in revolutionizing the way we approach exercise and fitness. One particularly exciting application of VR in this realm is the development of… Continue reading Technology: VR and Shadow Boxing
Behind The Scenes: March Cover Shoot 2024
Text by Tony Ward . BTS: Steve Feldman, Copyright 2024 . I first learned about Lileet and her modeling interests when she started following me on Instagram. After looking over her IG @lileet_miriam I followed her back. Not long after the initial contact I decided to invite her to be photographed for The Vixen’s Series.… Continue reading Behind The Scenes: March Cover Shoot 2024