Mathijs Tromp - Photograph 6

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Mathijs Tromp is a Dutch photographer, and founder and co-owner of Flatspot Magazine (since 2014), an online platform created by skateboarders, for skateboarders. Mathijs himself was a skateboarder before becoming a skateboard photographer. At a young age he began making videos of his skate crew with a cheap camera he bought at Aldi. He then drifted naturally towards photography. His lens gives us more than just magazine worthy moments in time, his photos encapsulate the essence of skateboarding culture as well as  the athleticism involved. Mathijs now travels the world in search of unique skate spots, documenting international amateurs and professional skateboarders at various points in their careers. This passion, devotion and love for a simple piece of wood are hard to explain, he says, but Mathijs hopes that through his photos, everyone can experience it. 'The blood, the sweat, and the tears must be visible.' /Mathijs Tromp