Photographer: Weston Colton
Photo Feature: Jovi Bathemess
When I think about what draws me to certain skaters, the two biggest factors are style and trick selection. That is what makes Jovi so fun to shoot. He has an East Coast style and a knack for interesting spots. This is a perfect example. … read more
Photo Feature: Jon Hart
In rural Utah, where I grew up, winter meant a nearly three month skating hiatus. There were no parking garages or indoor ramps to skate. We would just hope the church parking lot dried up enough to pull out our flat bars and boxes, and we’d skate the snow gaps. Shoveling a spot to skate in sub-freezing weather shows dedication, and Bolts of Thunder founder Jon Hart is one of the most dedicated people I know. … read more
Summer in the Winter: Words with Logan Summers
The origin of Logan Summers’ skate career isn’t typical. He got his first skateboard for his birthday when he was about 7, only to let it collect dust for another year or so. Then, for no reason that he could recall, he picked it back up, telling me, “I kinda did it on my own, for the most part. I didn’t really have any friends that [skated].” Now, kid is prolific, skating in national amateur competitions like the Damn Ams and Tampa Am, and wrangling big sponsorships. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Oliver Buchanan
The IBM stairs are big. I have wanted to shoot with someone here for a long time, and who better to skate these stairs than Oliver? … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Colin Brophy
After years of nobody touching this rail, Colin landed a frontside 5-0 and this backside Smith within a week of each other. … read more
16th Annual Summer of Death Skate Contest
SLUG held the first contest of the 16th annual Summer of Death skate series on Saturday, June 20, at Banzai Skatepark in Lindon, Utah. Congratulations to Summer of Death 1st Place champion Parley Southworth! Check out Lauren Ashley’s full recap here and a gallery from the event here with photos from SLUG photographers Weston Colton and
Skate Photo Feature: Ryan Lay
I was lucky enough to shoot with Ryan Lay while he was in Utah a couple of months back. He has an eye for unique spots and a nollie reminiscent of Paulo Diaz. This is my favorite shot I got with him: keeping it classic with an Anthony Pappalardo–esque backside 50-50 in SLC.
Skate Photo Feature: Jordan Davis
As a photographer, I am always excited when a skater asks me to shoot something that is more in the “after black hammers” realm of tricks. … read more
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Gabe Spotts
Gabe moved to St. George last fall to attend Dixie State, and he has been killing every spot he can find.
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Caleb Schrank
Let this be a lesson: Get to the spot before the skater. When a skater is ready to go for something, they aren’t going to wait around for a photographer to get there, especially when they have a video camera already on hand.
Parker Garrett: Bloody Feets
Recently, SLUG had a chance to catch up with up-and-coming Utah County skateboarder Parker Garrett outside of Utah County indoor skate park, Banzai. He is a Provo native who is not shy to think outside of the box and get his feet bloody every now and then, and is helping progress the Provo skate scene with his skill set. This 21-year-old has a relaxed style that you can’t help but watch.
