It is common knowledge that skateboarding does not typically get proper respect. In fact, society tends to discourage skateboarders from doing their thing by handing out tickets and chasing boarders off of properties.
These photos by Harold Hunter depict the alternative sport in a whole new way. Set in black and white, Hunter perfectly captures the boarders doing stunts in the air for a stunning effect.
His photos perfectly capture the moment from the trick, right down to the fashion and setting.
Skateboarder Artography
Harold Hunter Captures Park Boarders Through the Lens
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Sports - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating technology and equipment that supports alternative sports.
2. Black and White Photography - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in evolving black and white photography technology to capture better contrast and depth.
3. Action Photography - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing technology that makes the capture of action shots easier and more accessible for beginners.
Industry Implications
1. Sporting Goods - Opportunity for the sporting goods industry to develop equipment and accessories specifically for alternative sports.
2. Photography - Opportunity for the photography industry to evolve technology that enables better capture of contrast and depth in black and white photography.
3. Technology - Opportunity for the technology industry to develop more accessible and user-friendly equipment and software for capturing action shots.