Glenn Sakamoto

Taki Bibelas

by Glenn Sakamoto on January 19, 2011 · 1 comment

Athens-born surfer/photographer Taki Bibelas instills his Mediterranean sensibility to his film projects. Whether shooting fashion photography or working on his new surf film The Still Point, Taki brings to the frame his strong sense of color and light. [click to continue]

Lauren Ngan

by Glenn Sakamoto on January 12, 2011 · 4 comments

Lauren Ngan is a talented California surfer from Dana Point. When she isn’t perched gracefully on her longboard, Lauren spends her time being a role model to young girls in her ministry. We spent some time with Lauren to learn more. [click to continue]

John Holm

by Glenn Sakamoto on January 10, 2011 · 2 comments

John Holm is a California-born surfer/artist. He first learned to surf in Santa Cruz and spent time surfing Malibu during the 60s while studying advertising at the Art Center. Working with a variety of mediums including oils and acrylic, John captures the thrill and beauty of surfing with a unique impressionist style. [click to continue]

Donavon Frankenreiter

by Glenn Sakamoto on December 27, 2010 · 0 comments

Donavon Frankenreiter is a talented California surfer/musician who truly lives the dream. In between surfing exotic locales, he creates soulful, laid-back music. Once described by Joel Tudor as a “true original,” we caught up with Donavon to learn more. [click to continue]

Eric Dranginis

by Glenn Sakamoto on December 21, 2010 · 1 comment

Eric Dranginis is a surfer from Cape Cod, Massachussets, a place more known for its picturesque lighthouses, beaches, and seafood than the waves themselves.  Cold water, solitude,  and a lack of a surf culture might not be for everyone, but it treats Eric just fine. [click to continue]

Shaun Freeman

by Glenn Sakamoto on December 6, 2010 · 0 comments

Shaun Freeman is a talented South African-born surfer/filmmaker living in Australia. His recent film “An Aquatic Home Movie”  amplifies the sublime feeling of gliding across a wave. A frequent contributor to Rake Clothing, we spoke with Shaun to find out more. [click to continue]

Tiffany Campbell

by Glenn Sakamoto on November 15, 2010 · 2 comments

Tiffany Campbell is a California surfer/filmmaker who recently co-directed the acclaimed surfing film, Dear & Yonder. The film stars an all-star lineup of women such as Linda Benson, Ashley Lloyd, Kassia Meador, Sofia Mulanovich, and more. Tiffany talks to us about her life of skating, surfing, and filmmaking. [click to continue]

Jim Russi

by Glenn Sakamoto on November 8, 2010 · 4 comments

Jim Russi is a talented surfer/photographer who grew up in Southern California and moved to the North Shore after graduating from the Brooks Institute of Photography. Jim creates images using natural light to produce soulful, sophisticated imagery. We spoke with Jim to learn more. [click to continue]