Project Role: Photographer
The project centered on following pro skateboarder Chris “Cookie” Colbourn through a single day, approaching the shoot with an editorial lens that balanced documentary realism with brand-focused storytelling. The art direction leaned into natural light, candid framing, and textured environments to create a cohesive narrative that felt lived-in and authentic. Rather than purely performance shots, the emphasis was on lifestyle imagery — small details, in-between moments, and the rhythm of Cookie’s day — crafted to provide Dickies Skateboarding with a versatile suite of assets that could live fluidly across social media and web, while staying true to the culture and brand aesthetic.
The project centered on following pro skateboarder Chris “Cookie” Colbourn through a single day, approaching the shoot with an editorial lens that balanced documentary realism with brand-focused storytelling. The art direction leaned into natural light, candid framing, and textured environments to create a cohesive narrative that felt lived-in and authentic. Rather than purely performance shots, the emphasis was on lifestyle imagery — small details, in-between moments, and the rhythm of Cookie’s day — crafted to provide Dickies Skateboarding with a versatile suite of assets that could live fluidly across social media and web, while staying true to the culture and brand aesthetic.
