As an initial shoot, in the attempt to explore my concept of environment, I decided to photograph a friend of mine, Zac, who skates. In the process of photographing Zac, I would ultimately be investigating an area of my past which was once highly significant, my skateboarding environment. Skateboarding to me, as well as my friends, was more than just a sport, it was a lifestyle. Something that became routine, as we did it everyday.

Within this shoot, my intention was to recreate the type of day I would’ve once lived, as a skateboarder. I have used Zac as an example of this. We used to venture to a location, suitable for skating and spend the day fluctuating between skating around and doing tricks, to sitting about and going to the shop etc.

I think this period of time, within my life, was where I believe I became my most independent, as well where I found myself and something that I fell in love with. Therefore my environment and my perception of it had changed, from when I was younger.