Trip

DISPATCH: "INVITED NORTH" ~ STAY WILD MAGAZINE.

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Last month, I was invited to visit Tofino, British Columbia, Canada to document the Vans Duct Tape Festival for Stay Wild Magazine. The trip coincided with the release of Vans' new UltraRange shoe designed by their team rider Patrick Gudauskas. 

I filmed and edited a short highlight video from the trip, as well as put together a short story for Stay Wild's Summer 2017 issue entitled, Invited North. To check out more photos from the trip and read the full story visit: www.staywildmagazine.com or purchase the summer issue at a local shop near you. 

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INVITED NORTH ~ PHOTO GALLERY

ON THE ROAD: SXSW 2017.

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Earlier this month I spent two weeks on the road with Oakland based band, Babewatch, as they traveled to SXSW 2017 in Austin, Texas. On the way to Austin, Babewatch played shows in Los Angeles and Tucson, AZ.

SXSW was an eventful and exciting experience. All week long the city was packed to the brim with musicians, artists, celebrities, and visitors taking in the event's bountiful film screenings, conferences, and live shows. Babewatch played a handful of shows throughout the city and they finished off the week in San Antonio at Burger Records' Hangover Fest. 

The "SXSW : VIGNETTES" below give a glimpse into the everyday happenings at SXSW 2017. 

SXSW : VIGNETTE ONE. 

SXSW : VIGNETTE TWO.  

SXSW: VIGNETTE THREE. 

ON THE ROAD: THE LULLS - "ISLAND OF DAUGHTERS" TOUR.

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At the end of this summer I met up with my good friends, The Lulls, as they began the second leg of their North American tour. I compiled a brief recap video from their album release show in New York City as well as their shows in Toronto and Chicago.

The Lulls debut album, "Island of Daughters", is now available on iTunes, Spotify, & Soundcloud.

Music by: The Lulls - "Bruise" (www.lullsofficial.com)

ON THE ROAD: BIG SUR, CA.

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Last month, Aloha Beach Club put on their second annual Big Sur Field Trip at Fernwood Resort. Friends from all over California came together for three days of fun in the redwoods. The weekend consisted of camping, surfing, and wrapped up with a night of music featuring DJ duo, Sunburnt Reynolds, Oakland based band, Half Stack, and San Diego trio, The Lulls. 

35mm Photographs // Fuji Superia 400. 

ON THE ROAD: BAJA, MEXICO.

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For the last couple of years the end of summer has been celebrated during quick trips to Mexico. As swells pop-up on the forecast and friends come to town looking for waves, we pack into the van for a day. Sometimes being so close to Mexico takes away from its mystique and allure, but in all reality it's the ideal place to go for a quick surf trip.

Empty waves, morning Tecate Lights, and crisper water welcomed us during our recent jaunt south of the border. It was a special summer and as the "seasons" begin to change in Southern California, more trips to Mexico will be on the horizon. 

DISPATCH: MELANESIAN MEANDER - A SHORT FILM.

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Earlier this summer I spent three and a half weeks in Fiji documenting a medical research project for USC. The research centered around the alarming rate of diabetes within the Fijian Islands, specifically the Mamanuca Islands in Northern Fiji.

Currently 30% of the Fijian population will be or has been diagnosed with diabetes. This surge in diabetes stems from an amalgamation of reasons, including agricultural changes throughout the country, a lack of proper medical resources, and globalization. The majority of my trip consisted of documenting one on one interviews with Fijian children discussing their diets, understanding of health, and experiences with family members that have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Enjoy this short film that condenses my experience visiting the Fijian villages of Solevu, Yanuya, & Nacula into five, short minutes.

Music by: South Pacific Singers - "Ni Sa Bula" & "Untitled" - Joeli Taole and Siriako Bola.

Film & Edit: Evan Schell.