ON & BEYOND

Category: off the hook

La Habana

I’m shooting a Summer Lookbook. I’m keeping the details in the safe, but here is a teaser. Big thanks to the stylist Jay Forest and Max, our model of the day. Inspirations include Hiroki’s Sense photoshoot, Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto & Paul Anthony’s HUgE shoot.

Review : Porter Card Case

Porter’s motto : “Heart & Soul into  every stitch” is nothing short of the truth. In fact, the Yoshida Co has been producing hand made utilitarian bags since the early 30′s. They boast an impressive reputation by bringing a simple & stylish design approach yet putting a complete devotion to functionality, materials and fabrication. I’ve [...]

Photography : Color Processing

I’ve been testing out some cross color processing. This is Simon and he is wearing the latest Spring collection by 10Deep with a pair of Gourmet Tre C canvas sneakers.  Leave me a comment with your email if you need some some tutorial help on achieving this film effect! Shot with an EF 50mm 1.8

New Balance 574

Some of my favorite NB’s include the 1500′s & 993′s, this newly released colorway of the 574 was an instant love affair. The dark burgundy and the grayscale mesh well. And the Encap gives me the technicality I love of the 1500 & 993′s. This shoe, from a design standpoint, has a perfect balance between [...]

Hands on : Redwing Wabasha

I’ve been a fan of Irish Setters for a while and my 875′s are far from its terminal, but the Wabasha Collection is making me wanna put them aside. I got to see them in person at work and the Vibram sole really sold itself to me (not in any detriment to the deck soles, [...]

Dana Lauren Goldstein { by Young Healers }

Young Healers is a publishing venture that focuses on emerging photographers through print zines. The objective is to publish monthly issues that coincide with a gallery launch for the corresponding edition. Each issue will feature the work of an up-and-coming photographer, some shooting specifically for the project, others selecting photos from their existing portfolio. Dana [...]

Introduction: Oakley Elite Collection

Mark had the courtesy of inviting the crew and I to a private first-hand viewing of Oakley`s bread and butter. ”A Pinnacle in Technology and Design” (the collections subtitle) might have slightly been an understatement as my eyes and hands were rooted by the ensemble of gems. As Mark explained, Oakley, much like car companies, [...]

Porter Deluxe Wallets

Best known for their technical practicality, Japan’s Yoshida & Co have come out with a new wallet part of the Porter Deluxe line. The wallets feature two openings at opposing ends giving an 80′s like appeal to the simplistic functionality that defines Porter’s renowned aesthetic. The wallet & more will soon be available at OFFTHEHOOK [...]