I got accepted...

**Ryon Graf** · 06-03-2006, 01:15 AM

to Sports Shooter, an international organization of photojournalists and sports photographers. Many LA Times, NY Times, USA Today, and Sports Illustrated photographers are members of this organization. I am the first dedicated skimboarding photographer to gain entrance. I'd like to try to get skimboarding more recognized by the media as a whole. I'm trying to get more photographers and members of the media to know that our sport actaully exists.

here is their main site: www.sportsshooter.com
here is my portfolio: http://www.sportsshooter.com/ryguyinlj

Take a look at the photos and let me know what you think.

-Ryon

**didj prophet** · 06-03-2006, 01:22 AM

those are some awesome shots man, keep that shit up

"a specialized form of surfing," that's a damn good way to explain skimming, im gonna start using that, kudos for repping the skim community

**Rockporter9** · 06-03-2006, 02:36 AM

congratulations

**OtotheZ** · 06-03-2006, 02:58 AM

very cool

**Pat-Juh** · 06-03-2006, 03:04 AM

congratz!!! keep up the sick work

**SkimHard420** · 06-03-2006, 03:45 AM

way to go ryon!! that fs turn by Stevens is definitely awesome, you have a really bright future ahead man. Awesome pics

**dEUZ** · 06-03-2006, 03:48 AM

well done. let'em have it!

**Pack A Bowl** · 06-03-2006, 07:01 AM

Good job, your photography is def. worth that acknowledgment.. keep up the good work and show the world what skimboarding is aboutttttt

**unorthadox** · 06-03-2006, 07:03 AM

That's huge Ryon, way to go.

**ZapBulletRider** · 06-03-2006, 07:20 AM

you definately have a good eye for it, not just some dude with a nice camera. Good stuff. My favorites are "The Spring" (such a sick shot), and "The Cross".

**veniceskim4** · 06-03-2006, 09:21 AM

That's awesome. Our sport is definately progressing and hopefully you can make it a little better known. The "santa ana" shoot is sick.

**Richard** · 06-03-2006, 09:26 AM

i like pic three!

And Ryon you're my hero!

**Ryon Graf** · 06-03-2006, 09:27 AM

Thanks, guys. I didnt actually think anyone would find this thread. lol. Skimboarding is really my first sport that I worked at shooting.

Skimboarding is such a small sport, unknown by practically everyone. lol. I'd have to say that my experiences shooting other sports has definitely afffected the way I shoot skimboarding. Especially from a technical aspect. Mens Fitness UK is going to be running two of my photos soon, and I am jockeying to get a few of my wedge photos into Transworld Surf. stay tuned...

Come to think of it, I'm going to go do some of this "specialized form of surfing" this morning, maybe get some photos. late.

**steve-o** · 06-03-2006, 09:51 AM

sick. good shots. congratulations.

**KrisStone** · 06-03-2006, 10:21 AM

Yea I like "The Cross" my personal favorite but good job keep it up

**jake** · 06-03-2006, 11:54 AM

wow. so sick. i loovee the santa ana shot.

**SkimHard420** · 06-03-2006, 01:35 PM

hey what kind of camera are you shooting with?? just curious

**nukka-cp** · 06-03-2006, 01:38 PM

Ae-1

**SkimHard420** · 06-03-2006, 01:55 PM

whos that made by?? i really dont know that much about cameras...well the high tech prof ones anyways

**flskimboarder** · 06-03-2006, 02:01 PM

on the third pic why did they say santa ana when that is aliso pier?

**Walruz996** · 06-03-2006, 02:27 PM

I think Ryon shoots with a 20D. Pretty terrible shots as usual...

terrible=amazing

**Blak_skimmer220** · 06-03-2006, 02:58 PM

wow ryon
way to go

i have to say u are a major part in the progression of skimming

next step: Skimming on the front page of TIME

**buca de bepo** · 06-03-2006, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by flskimboarder

on the third pic why did they say santa ana when that is aliso pier?

santa ana conditions is a weather condition...really hot and dry...makes for good surf. something to do with the wind.

**Jasen** · 06-03-2006, 06:17 PM

kibbles and bits to your my friend

i hope your experience is nothing but the best

**DJ-NJ** · 06-03-2006, 06:55 PM

i like your style ryon.. not photoshopping the shit out of things.. of course you have todo some contrast, etc. but your portfolio is radddd

**skimnczach** · 06-03-2006, 07:47 PM

Congrats ryon, make us proud.

**Logan** · 06-04-2006, 12:23 PM

way to go ryon. you should put some of your other pics on there some day like the one with the hotel in the background and a lot of fog. its amazing. but all the ones in your current profile are great too and show your diversity.

if you really need to, you can use my bird picture and put your name on it haha