THE COMPANY WE KEEP

The concept for this project came from a pretty simple place: I have a lot of really talented friends who are doing some really amazing things, and I want to tell their stories. From musicians to bike builders, surfboard shapers to barbers, the common thread is that these are passionate people who have dedicated their lives to doing what they love. Whether its how they make their living, or a weekend side gig, the creative expression is the same.

Scotty Stopnik may have said it the best, “It’s a weird thing to be inspired to do something”. It’s a hard thing to put your finger on, what exactly drives you to create? What drives you to put so much time, energy, and passion something for no reason other than the fact that you love doing it? For myself, it comes from these people, from friends who are pursuing their own creative passions. Seeing their work, hearing their music, learning of their upcoming projects, all of it drives me to pick up a camera, take a photo, edit a video, or tell a story. For myself, and what I have found as a commonality for everyone through this project, inspiration often comes from the company we keep.