This skateboard photography by Brazilian native Fabiano Rodrigues combines the sport with striking architectural captures. The series is done entirely in black and white and depict action shots of Rodrigues skateboarding. These self portraits are elegantly done and showcase the photographers multiple talents as well as the local architecture of Sao Paulo, alternating which is the focus. These unexpectedly sophisticated shots showcase the typically laid back, yet extremist sport in a new light. These pictures are self-portraits as well, adding an artistic element to this photographic form.
These stunning compositions further promote skateboarding as an international sport, rather than a West Coast or American fad. Rodrigues’s skateboard photography definitely makes him an artist to look out for.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Architectural Skateboard Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to combine architecture and skateboarding to create visually striking compositions.
- Black and White Photography
- Growing trend of using black and white photography to add an elegant and artistic element to action shots.
- Skateboarding as Fine Art
- Emerging trend of showcasing skateboarding as a sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing form of art.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- Photographers can explore the intersection of skateboarding and architecture to create unique and captivating images.
- Sports
- Sports industry can leverage the trend of showcasing skateboarding as a fine art to broaden its appeal and attract new audiences.
- Art and Design
- Art and design industry can incorporate the aesthetic of skateboarding and architecture fusion into various artistic mediums.
