Matthew Matusak

Backyard Pool Bash!

Print Media

26x38

3/21/2023

"It has always been a dream of mine to make a skate magazine. I never thought I would be able to create one. I especially didn't think I would create a skate magazine in college. My desire to create a magazine perfectly aligned with my passion for photography. My love for photography began at college when I took an introductory photo class. I would use the knowledge and techniques I learned in class to take sick pictures of my friends shredding. Once I learned I was making a magazine in college. I went all out, Collecting more photographs and shooting my friends skateboarding constantly. Skateboarding is very community-based. My goal with this magazine was to showcase the local Phoenix skate scene while also showcasing my friend's skateboarding and thoughts on the skateboarding community. All of the articles are about experiences with local skateboarders. Some of the articles even feature comments from the locals. I hope people feel the passion and hard work I put into this project. I tried to feature as many people as possible with the time I was given. HUGE SHOUT OUT! To all the people who left comments on my Instagram posts. Big thanks to the people who let me take pictures of them. I hope everybody who reads this enjoys it. Thank you all so much!

If you are interested in purchasing the complete magazine follow me on Instagram @pimpmastergsix

Sincerely Matthew Matusak"