Back Light: Alex Papke

Back Light is our regular showcase of the best photography skateboarding has to offer. We make the rounds to all best lensmen in the industry and scour their hard drives for photographic gold. Back Light's purpose is to make skateboarding look rad, plain and simple. Whether it's a heavy trick, an epic sunset or just a stylish push, if it looks good you will find it in Back Light. Enjoy.

There’s no better place for a young skateboard photographer to be running around, than southern California. With an endless supply of spots, good weather, and talented skateboarders, you’re always going to end up with plenty to shoot. Alex Papke has been cruising the coast shooting everyone he can get in front of his lens. Alex is a great photographer who’s on his way up in the skateboard world, so keep an eye out for more of him!