Shore Break

Skim Boarding

Photography

2010

Salt Water Heals Wounds is a personal series shot along the Balboa shore break with old friends, chasing the fleeting moment where a board meets a wave and a body commits completely. The frames move between blur and clarity, wipeouts and clean rides, golden hour glow and the cold flat light of mid-session, holding onto something that feels less like sport and more like ritual.

Hand in sparkling water surrounded by golden rocks
Hand reaching into luminous aquamarine water close-up
A skatepark scene with diverse skaters practicing tricks. A person in the foreground skates on a platform, while others socialize in the background. Energetic and vibrant atmosphere.
A group of people joyfully gather outdoors, featuring a woman in a white tank top smiling. The scene is lively, with colorful outfits and casual interactions.
Person skateboarding in mid-air during a street skateboarding event, with onlookers and a basketball hoop in the background.
A person in a black outfit and red sneakers stands confidently on stacked wooden planks with a skateboard. Background features lush greenery.
A woman on a wooden platform poses with a skateboard, showcasing her skating gear.