"Skateboarding
teaches you how to take a fall properly. If you try to kickflip down some
stairs, it might take you thirty tries - but you just learn how to take a
tumble without getting hurt."
- Bam
Margera
If you don't know that it’s there, you
may stumble upon the Skate Park on the Durban Beach Front as if it were a
desert oasis. But of course, the breathtaking Indian Ocean is only a few meters
away making the Skate Park a perfect addition to the beachfront's attractions.
This was our location for Phase Two of #ProjectScouted, where our ladies
arrived in their all-black attire ready to make an impact. Even on a Sunday
morning, the Skate Park was abuzz with activity; making it a perfect
#ProjectScouted venue. Nilufer Yucel, our stunning Turk and Phase Two
photographer, aimed to capture the essence of the skateboarding lifestyle
during her shoot. Along with her brother, Yashar Yucel, also a photography
enthusiast, assisting her and shooting some photos himself which can be seen on
his Facebook photography page – Golden Spider Photography – Nilufer aimed to
encompass the daring and intense aspects of the action sports practiced at the
Skate Park.
Being quite a demanding first Project
shoot to be shot by one of the official photographers, the girls had to put
their best foot forward as only 40 ladies will be going through to Phase Three.
This may seem like an intimidating number but it is also a portrayal of the gravity
of the Project. Along the way the girls will learn to be able to handle
difficult shoots, sometimes harsh weather conditions like the blistering sun on
Sunday morning, and the often ferocious nature of the industry. Yet despite the
girls being so focused on their goals for the Project, it was obvious that
everyone present had an awesome time. Even the parents who accompanied their
daughters were captivated by the talent showcased at the Skate Park – that of
their daughters and the skateboarders.
The amazing #ProjectScouted ladies did
not miss a beat. With the expert guidance of professional model, Iman Sheik,
who will be mentoring the girls throughout their Project journey, along with
some of the dedicated and motivated scouts, made sure the girls channelled
their edgy and fierce personas to the best of their ability. With the Skate
Park as their set, the girls had the freedom to experiment with their posing
making for some extremely interesting and unique shots. Our #ProjectScouted
videographers, Tayla-Rae Coetzer and Stefan Rust, were also in their element
capturing the energy of the shoot and the park – the video of which will soon
be shared on the Lee Folkard Photography page – along with the photographers
who shot the behind-the-scenes action, all of which will have their awesome
work shared on the Facebook page.
Proving their devotion to and love of
the Project, scout and graphic designer, Helen Borg, and participant, Jamie De
Bruine, even attended the phase on their birthday! The Project could never be
possible without the aid of many hands; assisting in ways big and small, or
even just dropping by shoots, making the Project the spectacular experience
that it is. This is what #ProjectScouted is all about; an experience invested
in by inspired people who aim to inspire.
Phase Three is already approaching next
weekend and we want to see you there. You don’t want to miss out on this. The
#ProjectScouted ladies are just getting warmed up, learning the tricks of the
trade that will keep them producing excellent work. And as Bam Margera would put
it; even if they take a fall, they will only come back stronger and hungrier.
Images used by: Golden Spider Photography
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