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‘Photography is a social skill,’ Atiba Jefferson on his road to bold
Atiba Jefferson is a legend in the world of skateboard photography (and skateboarding in general). With more than 25 years of experience behind the lens, his work has and continues to grace the covers and pages of nearly every major skateboard magazine known to humankind.
But don’t hold him to just skateboarding. The Los Angeles-based creative also moonlights with the Lakers, shooting everything from games to player portraits; works as a live music photographer, touring and documenting some of rock, pop, and rap’s biggest acts; and is a highly-coveted studio portrait and lifestyle shooter, known for collaborating with seriously-impressive brands and seriously-intimidating celebrity clients.
Perhaps more importantly, though, Atiba is a super-positive dude who radiates a DIY energy and a genuine sense of excitement. Here, he reflects on his career as a Black skateboard photographer in a white-dominated field; plus, we chat about the importance of being bold, the significance of mentorships, th
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Atiba Jefferson
American photographer and skateboarder (born 1976)
Atiba Jefferson (born July 2, 1976) is an American photographer and skateboarder.[1][2][3][4]
Photography career
Jefferson has photographed skateboarding extensively for over 20 years, working for skate magazines such as Slap, Thrasher, Juxtapoz, Transworld, and many others. Jefferson is currently a staff photographer for Thrasher Magazine.[5] In addition to skateboarding photography, Jefferson works as a commercial photographer shooting portraiture and lifestyle advertisements for clients such as the NBA, Nike, and many others.[6] In addition to skateboarding photography, Jefferson has an interest in basketball and music photography. He is also part owner of the American Football House.[7]
Jefferson was featured in the video games Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, Skate 2 and Skate 3.
References
- ^"Atiba Jefferson on the Evolution of Photography & Skateboarding". HYPEBEAST. February 22, 2017. Retrieved October
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Atiba Jefferson facts for kids
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Atiba Jefferson
Born (1976-07-02) July 2, 1976 (age 48) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation Skateboarder, photographer Atiba Jefferson (born July 2, 1976) is an American photographer and skateboarder.
Photography career
Jefferson has photographed skateboarding extensively for over 20 years, working for skate magazines such as Slap, Thrasher, Juxtapoz, Transworld, and many others. Jefferson is currently a staff photographer for Thrasher Magazine. In addition to skateboarding photography, Jefferson works as a commercial photographer shooting portraiture and lifestyle advertisements for clients such as the NBA, Nike, and many others. In addition to skateboarding photography, Jefferson has an interest in basketball and music photography. He is also part owner of the American Football House.
Jefferson was featured in the video games Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, Skate 2 and Skate 3.
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