Chris Mathews Ohio Photographer

Chris Mathews

Skateboard-revolution.com

Name:  Chris Mathews

Age:  20

Current Location:  Dayton Ohio

Years Shooting Photos:  3

Camera Gear:  Nikon D70, Nikon 50mm f1.8, Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8, Nikon 100mm f/3.5, Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8, Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5, 2 Nikon SB800’s, Vivitar 285, and pocket wizards.

How did you get into shooting photos? 

I went to vocational school my junior and senior years of high school.  I was interested in photography, so I took it there.  From then on I was in love. 

What is the skateboarding scene like in Ohio?

Bitchin.  We call it either the “city of rain” or the “land of humidity” and there are lots of people stoked to skate day and night.

What skaters in Ohio kill it? 

Man!  Way to many to mention them all!  Ok here are a few… Dave Ackels, Payton caudill, Aaron Lane, Adam Tipton, Rick Jenkins, Evan Koogler, J.B. Shock, Joe Staley, Jason Hill, and many many more.

At least once a week, but sometimes mother nature decides when we go out.

Any Ohio based up and coming skate brands we should know about? 

Have you ever been published in any magazines or websites?

Yep,  I submit regularly to STUCKmag and skateohio.com.  I also had an image on the cover of Parade magazine in March 2005.

What are your favorite skateboard magazines to read?

STUCKmag, Thrasher, Transworld, Skateboarder, Truckstop, and Worked. 

We just got back from Columbus, but future plans have been made for Louisville, Chicago, Cleveland, and Indianapolis.

Do you ever spend any time on the West Coast?

Nah, but I heard it’s nice.

Anyone you want to give thanks or props to?

Whew! Here comes a lot…