On a recent photoshoot, the inevitable happened; I dropped an expensive studio flash while I was handholding it to get a certain shot. I don’t know how or why, it just slipped out of my hand. These things happen in a photographer’s line of work and that’s why you (hopefully) have insurance. I do carry insurance and after some deliberation, some research and some “go with your gut instinct, I began the process of switching up my studio lighting setup from Profoto to Godox.

Today on the blog: New product images for Oz Trails NWA. And that of course means that you can now purchase these products via their online store. Having field-tested a number of these products ourselves, we can say with full confidence that they will enhance your overall lifestyle as well as your experiences with shredding our lovely trails.

Happy Fall Y’all.

Riding Oz Trails is always a good time. But those good times are always just a little better when you’re riding in official Oz Trails Gear. We recently worked to create some new lifestyle images of the new gear and today, we’re sharing a few here on the blog. If you tried to order stuff a few weeks ago only to find that they were sold out or if you’re just in the market for some new gear altogether, check out the updated inventory in Oz Trails NWA online store.

Cheers to the weekend!

Now for the first time ever, you can purchase OZ Trails NWA gear ONLINE! That’s right…shirts, hats, gloves, jerseys, etc…all from the safety and comfort of your own home. We had a blast creating these images to promote their products and the lifestyle they encourage. Here’s a few our recent shoot. (Not pictured: getting caught in a hailstorm while scouting trail locations for this shoot).

Cheers!

-Philip & Jared

Coming soon to local newsstands and establishments in NWA: A new issue of Bike Arkansas Magazine featuring tips for winter training with Crystal Anthony Coaching, Tim Ray’s cycling kit and the gigantic calf muscles of Jonny Purvis. Here’s a few feature photos. Enjoy.

How do you compile a decade’s worth of images and stories into a single blog post? If you ever figure it out, please let me know. In the meantime, this a best attempt at highlighting some of the ongoing clients, fun jobs and unique ingredients that have compiled the last 10 years of Novo Studio.

Enjoy.

Today on the blog: A few recent images from the Champions of the Wild feature in the latest issue of Arkansas Wild Magazine. Enjoy!

Today on the blog, we’re sharing a recap of the Red Star Enduro Race. This particular event was held on the beautiful and secluded trails of the Buffalo Headwaters. These are without a doubt, some of the most beautiful and remote trails in the state. As you might imagine, there were some logistical challenges but we overcame them unscathed, minus the loss of a walkie talkie. Enjoy the photos and recap video below. Cheers!

The summer is heating up and it’s not just because of that dank Arkansas humidity. The Arkansas Enduro Series is in full swing and we were at the first race of the season, capturing content. First up on the blog is a short video recap of the race. Enjoy.

Happy Friday everyone!

It’s been a crazy busy week for both Jared and I as we’ve been on-location and apart most of the week for work. But we met up at the bike shop yesterday to pick up a few things and I got my first look at the new Bike Arkansas Magazine issue. Coincidentally, I also came across this awesome video clip that Jared shot while we were in the woods the day of the shoot so I thought I’d share both here on the blog. The weather’s supposed to be nice this weekend, get out and enjoy it!

Coming up in the next issue of Bike Arkansas Magazine: Ellen Brune shows off her beautiful Thesis Gravel Bike and some other items in her kit, Jason Zehner flexes his calf muscles in the studio and Bike Bentonville’s Aimee Ross shreds some of the wonderful trails right outside her office at Slaughter Pen.

Cheers!

It’s always a pleasure to work with the folks at Bike Arkansas Magazine. This issues assignment had me chasing Traci Berry through the new Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Traci is the…

No words I type here will be able to put into proper perspective, the amount of gratitude I have for my clients, my friends, my colleagues and for those of you who stumble onto my site in one way or another and appreciate my work. Here’s to hoping that you have ample time to eat too much, make memories with your families and most importantly, breathe.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving.

The stoke was gnar and the shred was high and the sendys were amped with more stoke and gnar and everyone was braaaaaaaap’n wet but excited to be watching the Red Bull Pumptrack World Championships at the new Runway Bike Park in Springdale, Arkansas. Here’s a few photos from the event. Enjoy.