Lords of Salt
Skateboarding has been a staple at Venice Beach CA since the 1970s, when the area became a destination for skateboarders due to its wide-open streets and abundance of empty swimming pools with curved edges. The construction of the Venice Skatepark in 2009, featuring massive concrete bowls and half-pipes, only added to its popularity.
Each photograph in my series offers a unique perspective on skateboarding, showcasing the skaters defying gravity and seamlessly maneuvering through the light and shadows of the concrete terrain.
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Biography
Paul is an acclaimed fine art photographer in the US and internationally. He has worked in visual arts for his entire career, starting as a cinematographer for movies, music videos and documentaries. His approach to photography was born from this experience: his photographs go beyond seizing a moment in time to capturing motion and emotion. Paul studied photography in Toronto, Chicago, and San Francisco. He has been a member and teacher at the Stromberg Photography Group in Chicago, the Dischler Photo Workshops in Palo Alto, and SoHo photo New York.
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Awards
Awards and Exhibitions
2024 London International Creative Competition Finalist
2023 IPA (International Photography Awards) Best of Show
2023 IPA Summer Sports Category Top 3 Portfolio Award Winner
2023 Black & White Magazine Spotlight Award
2023 Monovision Black & White Photography Award
2023 Soho Photo Gallery, NYC Solo Exhibition
2023 Soho Photo Gallery, NYC Group Exhibition
2022 Soho Photo Gallery National Competition Winner
2020 Black & White Magazine Excellence Award
2017 Triton Museum of Art, CA Competition Winner
2017 Triton Museum of Art, CA Competition Winner
2015 Keeble & Shuckat Gallery, CA Solo Exhibition
2014 Keeble & Shuckat Gallery, CA Group ExhibitioN
