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

Well, here we are in May of 2020, also known as Bike Month. Traditionally, we’ve celebrated with numerous social gatherings, group rides and even a large Square to Square event. No one could’ve predicted that this year, we’d have to juggle celebrating bikes and our beloved cycling community while dealing with the realities of a worldwide pandemic. Like so very many, we’ve gained a newfound love and appreciation for…(click to read more)

It was an inevitable reality that we’d focus at least a few of these posts on our work in the cycling industry. Today, we’re reliving last summer’s Arkansas Enduro Series and hoping that this year’s series will still be able to happen, at least partially. In the meantime, keep up the 6 feet apart social distancing pedaling and shredding.

- Philip & Jared

An eclectic city, a 50ft Jesus and some chunky rocks

Day 1 of the Eureka Springs Enduro - part of the Enduro World Series

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.

Bikes, beer, Captain America, Luigi & Frozon - 2018 OuterBike - Bentonville

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!

A heartfelt thank you to all of my friends and clients who made 2017 such a memorable year. This blog post contains some of my favorite commercial and lifestyle images from 2017. I couldn't pick just a few favorites, so there's a lot. Send me your medical bills for injuries related to excessive scrolling and Have a Happy New Year. 

I recently had the opportunity to work on a project for Cycling Illustrated Magazine, OZ Trails NWA and Laneshift Mobility.  The project features legendary mountain bike racer Brian Lopes and his first trip to the area. I had the honor and privilege of spending a couple days with Him, along with Andre Pepin of Ellsworth Bikes and locals Clayton Woodruff of Progressive Trail Designs and Dustin Slaughter of Slaughter Trail Guides. It was a unique opportunity for me to not only witness first-hand some of the best mountain biking I've ever seen, but also to create images of it. Many many thanks to everyone for letting me be a part of the adventure. Enjoy the images and the link to the video. Cheers!

For years, I've had the idea in my head to make a video for Novo Studio. The idea for the video was inspired by a voicemail message I created years ago that, in my mind, accurately describes why I would not be answering my phone. And to have a video that started from the voicemail message and then, journeyed into my life as a photographer and as a person seemed to make sense. Plus, I could put some music to it and avoid the awkward challenge of talking about myself and my business. 

But of course, life happened and with an incredibly busy season and twins, my idea remained an idea until I decided to take a creative sabbatical. When writing out my sabbatical bucket list, the creation of this video went right to the top and with the help of my dear friends and creative colleagues and my wife, I am happy to (FINALLY) share this video with you. Many thanks to Bryan Fittin, Jason Miller, Murray Williams and Kristen Thomas for making this whole thing possible. Enjoy. 

Christmas for me came early this year, in the form of a Media Pass from Bike Arkansas Magazine, for the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) World Summit. Bentonville played host to the biennial event which can best be summed up as...

Happy Fall Everyone. The new Bike Arkansas Magazine recently hit the shelves, stands and displays around here and it's chock-full of valuable information on everything from enjoying the local trails, to gear suggestions and probably most importantly, the upcoming International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) World Summit. Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite images from the recent shoots for this edition. Hopefully, they inspire you to get out and ride.

Cheers.

Say hello to a few of the talented mountain bikers and trail builders in our area, all riding at The Railyard Bike Park in Downtown Rogers and all wearing the super-awesome clothing creations from Fayettechill Clothing Company. I had the opportunity to hang out with this fun crew a few weeks back and today, I'm excited to share a few of my favorite images from the shoot. Enjoy. 

Say hello to The Highroller Cyclery. Since 1972, they've been helping people experience the joy and the adventure of cycling. They started out in Fayetteville and in 2013, opened their second location in Rogers. I was hired to produce an updated website for them and of course, that meant spending some time photographing their locations as well. Here are a few of my favorite images from this project. Enjoy.

Say hello to the Phat Tire Racing Team. But make it quick, because they'll be long gone before you get to the double ll's. These riders are the real deal. They train together, race together, hang out and even volunteer together. And while they train on all of the nearby trials, their home turf is the Slaughter Pen Mountain Bike trails of Bentonville Arkansas. This particular trail system is certified as a Silver Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), making it a destination for out-of-towners and local riders alike. I recently had the opportunity to hang out with some of the riders that make up the Phat Tire Racing Team and I managed to get them to slow down enough for a few photos. Look for the complete story in the upcoming issue of Bike Arkansas Magazine. Cheers.