Filled with high-flying tricks and death-defying leaps, these skateboarding photoshoots capture the raw energy behind these street hustling skaters. Skateboarding has dramatically evolved over the years, rising from its gritty street roots and becoming an internationally recognized extreme sport.
Hundreds of teens and young adults take part in this action-packed activity, practicing countless hours to perfect their daredevil tricks. Skateboarding is said to be not just a sport, but a way of life. Its distinctive lifestyle has inspired a number of fashion designers to create duds that match the tastes of these offbeat boarders. Photographers have also become captivated by the attitudes and personas found in the skateboarding world. Video cameras and high-speed lenses capture the nerve-racking moves performed by these raw, energetic skaters.
Whether you love their untamed fashion choices or their mesmerizing tricks, these sublime skateboarding photoshoots are sure to grab your attention.
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46 Sublime Skateboarding Photoshoots
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Retro Cali Skate Photography
Hugh Holland's 'Locals Only' Highlights Groundbreaking Skate Shots
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Schoolgirl Skater Catalogs
The Luv AJ SS 2012 Lookbook Features Cool Casuals
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Skate Park Fashion Shoots
Keke Lindgard Vogue Germany July 2010 Editorial Fuses Couture & Skaters
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Skateboarding Swimwear Beauties
'Dreams of Venice' by Simen Platou Shows the Essence of Bali
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Rebel Skater Spreads
The '50s-Inspired Teen Vogue 'Wild at Heart' Editorial
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Hunky Skater Shoots
'Hot Dudes' by Keegan Walker is a View of the Creative Skateboard Culture
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Paradoxical Photography
Gary Salter's Images of People Out of Their Element
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Extreme Athletic Photography
These Tim Tadder Sports Captures are Highly Detailed
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Monochromatic Skateboard Pictorials
Tulsa for Antidote Magazine Hits the Skating Ramp
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Ultra Bright Skate Fashion
The Xlarge Summer 2010 Lookbook is Colorfully Cool
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Skater Swagger Shoots
Ben Nordberg has Effortless Style and Attitude in The Block Issue 25
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Skater Girl Spreads
Iselin Steiro is a Sultry 'Roller Girl' for Vogue Paris December 2010
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Sauvely Sporty Editorials
The Marco D’Amico ‘An American Boy’ Editorial is Chic
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Sizzling Skateboarder Snapshots
The Skatorialist Captures Photos of Dapper-Looking Gentlemen
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Gritty Skater Girl Captures
The Way You Are Elle Taiwan Editorial Showcases Bold Streetwear
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Active Lifestyle Sportography
Craig Easton Photographs Atheltes in the Zone
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Stunning Skateography
Thrasher Magazine Celebrates 30 Years of Publication with Photo Exhibit
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West Coast Hangout Shoots
The Brixton 2011 Spring/Summer Lookbook Will Make You Crave Sunny Days
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Rebellious Retrospectives
The 'No Skateboarding' Book Looks at the Unruly Skate Scene
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Suburban Skater Shoots
The Demy Matzen for Feld 100 Editorial Stays Close to Home
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Sensual Shoe Features
Le Closet Mag 3 Highlights Hotties in Fresh Kicks
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Rebellious Fashiontography
The Orisue Spring 2011 Lookbook is is Full of Rowdy Fun
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Sweet Subculture Photography
'A Day At The Bowl' by Kim Skjold is for the Skateboard-Obsessed
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Scenic Skateboarding Catalogs
Stussy Canada's From the North with Love Line is Inspired by Nature
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Suit-Wearing Skaters
'What Became of the Likely Lads' in Metal Magazine
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Slow-Mo Skate Videos
Adam Shomsky Records Skateboard Footage at 1,000 Frames Per Second
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Skateboarder Artography
Harold Hunter Captures Park Boarders Through the Lens
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Sleek Skater Boy Shoots
The JC Ervalho by Matt Feddersen Editorial is Street-Savvy
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Bay Area Skater Lookbooks
The West Coast Flair of Atlas 2011 SS Collection Makes a Strong Debut
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Urban Night Life Shoots
The Master-Piece SS 2011 Collection Mixes Vintage & Modern Fashion
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Vintage Skateboard Shoots
The 'Man About Town' Issue 7 Throws Back to the 50s
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Couture Skateboarding Shoots
The 'Life is Short. Eat Dessert First' Shoot by Lina Tesch
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Birds-Eye Skateboarding Shoots
'Altitude' by Simon Scott Takes to the Venice, CA Skies
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Free-Spirited Parisian Cruising
'One Week in Paris' Displays the Elegance of Skateboarding
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Skater Subculture Shoots
'Full Bleed: New York City Skateboarding' Looks at the Local Scene
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Epic Skater Lifestyle Vids
Adidas Originals "Rolling London" Follows around Pro Skaters
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Dread-Locked Skate Videos
The Neen Williams Supra Commercial Welcomes Him to the Team
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Landmark Skate Photography
The Nike SB Italy Texture Tour Mixes Skating With Tourism
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Desert Skateboard Pictorials
The Noah Abrams 'Skateistan' Spread Captures Afghani Subculture
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Epic Acrobatic Energy Shoots
Ryan Doyle Parkour in Mardin Shows Incredible Athletic Ability
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Defying Time And Gravity
30 Extreme Time Capture Sequences by Paulo Canabarro
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Chocolate Bubble Boarding
Aero Has Fun With Skateboarding Stunts in Brown Balloons
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Balletlike Skateboarding Shorts
Kilian Martin 'A Skate Illustration' Shows the Sport at its Best
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Bowl Cruising Skate Vids
Mike Carroll and Friends Supreme Session Shows off Insane Boarding Skills
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Parisian Street Cruising Videos
Public Domaine 'Skateboard Culture' Shows Off Classy Skating
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Skateboard Trick Lookbooks
The DQM New York FW10 Collection Taps Pro Skaters as Models
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Spontaneous Adventure Photos
Steve Gourlay Photography is a Journey Into Photography
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Turtle Speed Skateboarding Films
The Adam Shomsky 'WTF Flat Ground Tricks' Video Slows Down Moves
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Extreme Sport Action Ads
Red Bull Signature Series to Showcase Jaw-Dropping Action Footage
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97 Haute Braided Hairstyles
From Gorgeous Fishtail Fashions to Tribal-Braided Shoots
Femme Fetale Photoshoots
Photographer Susanne Kindt Captures Sensuous Shots
Sultry Sports Photography
Photographer Cecilia Austin Captures Alluring Athleticism
100 Sensational Skateboards
From Intergalactic Skate Decks to Eco Street Cruisers
Chic Tourist Shoots
Isabel Lucas by Max Doyle for Vogue Australia December 2011 is Hot
Serenely Seductive Hipster Portraits
Photographer James Whitmore is Full of Bohemian Beauties
Pink-Haired Kitten-Eared Editorials
The Obscure Couture SS 2012 Lookbook is Cute and Playful
Seductive Sweat Shoots
The Barbara Fialho ELLE Brazil September 2011 Editorial is Sultry
Oddball-Patterned Blazers
The Spring 2012 Joe Fresh Menswear Collection Makes a Splash
Rock Star Skate Shoes
The Vans Pearl Jam SK8 Hi Sneaker Pays Tribute to Iconic Rock Band
Eccentric 80s Menswear
The Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is a Retro Throwback
Texture-Infused Shoots
The SID Magazine Another Side Editorial Proves More is More
Star-Studded Menswear
The Daniele Alessandrini Spring 2012 Menswear Collection Twinkles
Stunning Lingerie Lookbooks
The Huit Autumn Winter 2011 Collection is Sharp and Sensual
Tattooed Heiress Editorials
The Georgia Frost by Sam Henry Photoshoot is Subtly Rebellious
Sherlock Holmes-Themed Lookbooks
The Marc Jacbos Spring/Summer 2013 Advertisements Go Undercover
Seductive Beach Portraits
The Julia Bijoch by Jacek Zajac Shoot is Monochrome and Sharp
Plastic Comb Crowns
The Christopher Shannon Spring 2012 Collection is Eccentric
Ramp-Rife Residences
The PAS House is a Skateboarder's Dream Home
Cycle-Centric Couture
Frankie Morello's SS 2012 Men's Collection Wheels Bike-Wear to the Run
Suited Skater Lookbooks
The Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter Collection has Retro-Inspired Flair
Skateboarding Swimwear Beauties
'Dreams of Venice' by Simen Platou Shows the Essence of Bali
Steamy Sport Shoots
This Naughty Editorial Features Corentin Grusson by Brice Hardelin
Street-Chic Athletica Campaigns
The Candice Lake 'Sportsgirl' Photo Series is Urban-Sporty
Sensual Skate Videos
The Arabella Drummond FRONT Magazine Ad is Hot and Hip
Informative Inked Portraits
'Tattoo Infographics' by Paul Marcinkowski is a Graphic Design Dream
Beautiful Bohemian Editorials
Bettina Genten Captures Low-Key Sensuality
42 Sunny Surfer Captures
From Electric Sandy Surfer Shoots to Bohemian Boathouse Lookbooks
Rainbow-Brite Shoots
The Juliane Gruner by Craig Mcdean Shoot Sparkles With Color
Longboard Beauty Campaigns
The Nasty Gal January Lookbook is a Beachy Treasure
Tantalizing Trio Photography
Yuri Sardenberg Captures Titillating Triplets for L'Officiel Brazil
Equestrian Master Editorials
Miranda Kerr in 'Riding High' for Harper's Bazaar UK August 2012
Blurred Model Portraits
The Matvey Lykov for Dapper Dan Editorial Features Edgy Styles
American Spirit Model Shoots
Ari Cooper by Richard Pier Petit for Vision Agency is Star-Spangled
Doughboy Skate Kicks
MoCA x Lance Mountain x Nike SB Blazer Celebrates a Successful Partnership
Recycled Deck Surfboards
The Bjorn Holm Reto Creates Waves with His Design
Edgy West Coast Ensembles
The Rebecca Minkoff Resort 2013 Collection is Effortlessly Cool
Texture-Clashing Menswear
The ETXEBERRIA Lookbook Features Bold Material Choices
Passionate Athlete Captures
Diego Lorenzo Jose Photographs True Athletic Ambition
Art Museum Skate Shops
The Nike Bowery Stadium 'The Wave' Exhibit is a Surf and Skate Oasis
Plastic Personality Portraits
‘Fake' by Matias Troncoso is a Consumption Mockery
Eccentrically Edgy Editorials
The RJ King and Chris Wetmore Shoot Merges Two Unlikely Styles
Hip-Hop Hipster Lookbooks
The Mishka Summer 2012 Collection is Street-Inspired
Metallic Gingham Menswear
The Spring 2013 Thom Browne Collection Boasts a Surreal Twist
Laser-Lit Menswear Shoots
The Greg Nawrat Fashion for Men Editorial is Conceptually Cool
Skater Swagger Shoots
Ben Nordberg has Effortless Style and Attitude in The Block Issue 25
Radical Retro Skate Shoots
The Life Magazine 60s Skateboarding Captures are a Time Capsule
Starlet Studded Skateboards
The Jeff Gaudinet 'Skate Moss' Project is an Artistic Collaboration
Primped Politician Photography
The Terry Richardson Georgia May Jagger Shoot Gets Governmental
Logofied Donkey Diagrams
Estudio Minga's 'Crazy Old Mules' Posters Reference Familiar Graphics
Alluring Angst Editorials
The Enokae and Fernando Torres Shoot Yells Rebel
Masculine Gladiator Shoots
'Warriors' for Client Magazine are Sensual
Sizzling Skateboarder Snapshots
The Skatorialist Captures Photos of Dapper-Looking Gentlemen
Military-Inspired Headpieces
The Elle Latin America November 2011 Issue is Ready for Combat
Seafood Skate Shoes
The Nike SB Shrimp Lets You Show Your Love for Shellfish
Pitch Black Portraiture
Philippe Lesprit Takes Photographs of Subjects in Dark Surroundings
Couture Weather-Proof Menswear
The Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013 Show is Rain-Ready
Envisioned Athletic Technology
The Jeong Yong Coach Tablet Design is Fascinating
Stoic Shirtless Captures
The Jordan Jaye by Pat Supsiri Portrait Series Shows Off a Ripped Bod
Spirited Summer Styles
The Dimphy Janse Grazia France Editorial Has Plenty of Personality
90s-Influenced Streetwear
The Cassette Playa SS12 Collection is Loud and Quirky
Eccentrically Dapper Menswear
The Marni Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Crisp and Contemporary
Sensual Seaside Shoots
The Rosemary Smith for The Contributor Fall 2011 Shoot is Gorgeous
Skate Park Living Rooms
Air Architecture Designs the World's First Skateable Home
City Skater Lookbooks
The ONLY NYC INC Spring 2012 Collection is Raw
Celebrity Rapper Streetwear
Trukfit by Lil Wayne is Headed to Macy's Department Stores
Fierce School Spirit Editorials
The Schon Magazine 'Gymnasium' Photoshoot is an Ode to Gym Lessons
Chic Cab-Calling Shoots
The Welcome to Ekaterinburg! Shoot by Igor Oussenko Stars Olga Khodko
Suburban Skater Shoots
The Demy Matzen for Feld 100 Editorial Stays Close to Home
Sensual Shoe Features
Le Closet Mag 3 Highlights Hotties in Fresh Kicks
Eccentric Elevator Lookbooks
The Christian Pellizzari Spring/Summer 2013 C
Rebellious Streetwear Lookbooks
First Look at The Divinities Winter Collection for the New Year
Enviable Alt Lifestyle Videos
Photographer Mickey Smith Captures the Magic of the Creative Life
Androgynous Varsity Lookbooks
The Opening Ceremony Resort 2012 Collection is Comfortably Cool
Exotically Beachy Editorials
The Greetings From Palm Springs I Love Fake Editorial is Luxe
Legendary Brand Retrospectives
The Converse 'History Made and in the Making' Ad Examines History
Mural Menswear Editorials
The Floral City Tendencias Photo Shoot Captures Eccentric Elegance
Sprinter-Themed Editorials
The Vogue USA June 2012 Smalls Photoshoot Follows Runner Usain Bolt
Marvelous Musical Skate Bowls
The Syntheshredder Turns Skateboarding Into Musical Activity
Posthumous Celeb Tees
Vans x Dennis Hopper Collection Commemorates the Famed Hollywood Actor
Graffiti Skateboard Collaborations
The Sharpie Mark Rivard Ad Connects Art and DIY Swagger
Extreme Sports Painting
D*Face Pool Paint Attack Makes Art Using an Unconventional Method
Dizzying Camcorder Campaigns
The 'GoPro BacPac' Campaign Video Features Ryan Sheckler
Haunted Deck-Riding Events
Skaters Take Over for 'Hilloween'
Slow-Mo Skate Videos
Adam Shomsky Records Skateboard Footage at 1,000 Frames Per Second
Sleek Skater Boy Shoots
The JC Ervalho by Matt Feddersen Editorial is Street-Savvy
Extreme Sports Soldiers
Steve Nishimoto Shows War Heroes With a Taste for Skateboarding
Digital Toy Artistry
Chris La Brooy 3D Illustrates a Slew of Funny F1 Driver Scenarios
Prevailing Athletic Commercials
The Canadian Paralympic 'Unstoppable' Commercial Inspires
Couture Skateboarding Shoots
The 'Life is Short. Eat Dessert First' Shoot by Lina Tesch
Painful Bull's-Eye Prints
These Sky Company Skydiving Ads Aim to Have You Landing on Soft Earth
Skateboarding Denim Pants
The Levi's X Nike 511 Skateboarding Jean Allows for More Flexibility
Camo-Covered Bomber Coats
The 10 Deep Baseball Division Jackets Get a Military Makeover
Pouting Model Portraits
The Maximilian M Fresh Face Shoot Shows of a Fierce Frown
Tank Tread Skate Decks
The Rockboard Descender is Designed to Traverse Any and All Terrain
Saucy Skater Styles
The Supreme Winter 2011 Collection Features Bold Prints and Bright Colors
Big Apple Cruising Clips
The SUPRA 'Go Skateboarding Day' NYC 2011 Vid Goes Extreme in the City
Coffin-Shaped Skateboards
The Corpse Corps Boards Provide Deadly Fun
Dread-Locked Skate Videos
The Neen Williams Supra Commercial Welcomes Him to the Team
Epic Acrobatic Energy Shoots
Ryan Doyle Parkour in Mardin Shows Incredible Athletic Ability
Hazardous Sky-High Films
'The Art of the FLIGHT' Presents Snowboarders with a Death Wish
Balletlike Skateboarding Shorts
Kilian Martin 'A Skate Illustration' Shows the Sport at its Best
Boozed-Out Boards
The Colt 45 x Santa Cruz Skateboard Mixes Suds With Street
Party-Ready Suitcases
The Football by Urban Mercenaries Make Things Out of Control
Thug City Skateboard Videos
The 5boro X Carhartt Collaboration is Commemorated With Epic Sessions
Illuminating Bowl Cruising
Vans Pool Party Series Shows Off the Artistic Side of Skateboarding
Turtle Speed Skateboarding Films
The Adam Shomsky 'WTF Flat Ground Tricks' Video Slows Down Moves
Poolside Skate Parks
The Nike SB House Blends Skateboarding with Summer Aesthetics
Eco Skateboard Shops
The Converse Coastal Carnage Art of Board Ad Shows Sustainable Skaters
Slow-Motion NYC Documentaries
8 Hours in Brooklyn Depicts the Borough Breathtakingly
Farmland Skate Parks
The Dan Mizicko 'Skate Harvest' Video Peers at Ohio's Cool Kids
Kid Skateboard Prodigies
Asher Bradshaw is a 7 Year-Old Street-Surfing Wonder
Sassy Skateboard Periodicals
43 Magazine Taps Into the Spirit of Freedom and Independence
Rapper-Rendered Skate Decks
The Pretty Toney Deck Bears Ghostface Killah's Likeness
Euro BMX Showdowns
Nike 'The Chosen' Actionpark Shows off Tricks & Stunts in Beautiful Italy
Ping Pong Hoop Stars
Blake Griffin x Red Bull Shows Why the NBA Star Should Stick to Basketball