Photographer: Weston Colton
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.
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Matt Bergmann
Matt Bergmann had some unfinished business from his story a few months back. In mid-December, Bergmann called me up to shoot “this really long down rail.”
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Eric Clark
Back in mid-March, two carloads of skaters from Arizona came to Utah to skate for a week. You may have seen them at Provo Park, or at the University of Utah, or jumping off your dumpster behind your BYU apartment complex.
Matt Bergmann: The Bergler Does it All
Matt Bergmann absolutely kills it on a skateboard. I’ve seen Bergmann around for a couple of years now, and all I can say is that this dude fucking rips. He can—and will—skate anything. With his raw talent, loose style and I’ll-skate-whatever attitude, it’s no wonder Milosport gave Bergmann a spot on their team. … read more
SLUG Skate Photo Feature
While most people were heading down to the Red Lobster on this particular Friday night for some all-you-can-eat shrimp, Levi had other ideas. … read more