In this episode of the Paradise Skate Mag podcast, we sit down with West Coast skate photographer Josh James (@joshjamesphotography) — a prolific shooter whose work captures the grit, style, and energy of skateboarding in its rawest form.

Josh has spent years documenting skate scenes from Vancouver to Los Angeles, covering local sessions, pro team tours like Etnies, and live events at spots like Nectar Lounge. His photos have been featured in Thrasher Magazine and are instantly recognizable for their authenticity, sharp timing, and creative framing.

We talk about:

How he got into skate photography and built his portfolio

What it was like getting published in Thrasher

His favorite gear and go-to setups

Documenting the Etnies tour and other major events

Shooting music and fly-fishing alongside skateboarding

The skate scenes in Seattle, LA, and Vancouver

Tips for up-and-coming skate photographers

Josh’s perspective is rooted in decades of experience — both on the board and behind the lens. If you love skate culture and want to hear what it takes to document it authentically, you’re gonna love this episode.

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In this episode of the Paradise Skate Mag Podcast, we sit down with Jeff DeChesare—aka Jeffwon Song—to dive deep into his unique journey through skateboarding, content creation, and staying true to his passion.

Known for his wild trick selection and viral clips, Jeff shares how he went from skating in New Jersey to building a global following through creativity, grit, and consistency. We talk about dealing with criticism, skating on your own terms, and the mindset it takes to stand out in today’s skate world.

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In this episode, we sit down with Carl Bourguignon – a skater, creative, and all-around legend in the scene. We dive into his journey, creative projects, skating philosophy, and his thoughts on the evolving global skate culture. Tune in for raw stories, inspiration, and good vibes.

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