M E TA P H Y Lifestyle Co.
DONNEL GARCIA SUMMER 2014 // CAMP CAPS
DONNEL GARCIA
Guest photographer + writer
These handcrafted hats were simply an attempt to crate a product that had something more put into to it; not just your off the shelf hat. There is a nice feeling of appreciation from one human to another when they understand someone took the time and effort to create something that one is attracted to; kind of like art. Not every hat was made perfect or created to be that way buy any means. Only 12 handcrafted hat were made and shipped out.
All shot on the Minolta XG-1 | 35mm
Joey| Minolta XG-1
Mari| Minolta XG-1
Patty P.| Minolta XG-1
progress
Reality Sucks | Minolta XG-1
Untitled | Minolta XG-1
Pogoda Garden Camper
Slate Black Camper
Spencer | Minolta XG-1
Pagoda Bloom Camper
DONNEL GARCIA Photographer // Writer
“So many "artists" out here false claiming they do this for "the love". Let me ask you, would you still be doing your art just as hard if you knew you'd never get "famous" and make minimum wage for the rest of your career? Most people are willing to switch up or compromise when that shit don't come. Really ask yourself why you're in this. Be self motivated but do not have selfish motivations. Creativity is about.�
“EVERYDAY. I try and bring my camera out with me even if I’m working at my job for the majority of my day. At any time of the day is still an opportunity to photograph. Honestly, 30-40% of the photographs I take in a month go straight to the trash bin and sometimes an entire day of photographing I won’t even use for anything. That’s taking into consideration that more than half the time I’m experimenting with different ways to photograph and different ways of editing. I don’t consider that 30-40% of photographs I don’t use as a waste because I’ll have learned something out of those photos. It’s all about being responsible for your own development. Long exposures aren’t really my thing, but I’ll take some every now and then just to experiment. If you never try then you’ll never know!” “A successful movement is one that is driven by something bigger than themselves. A movement that is able to bring together all types of people because it is based on something that is truly for everyone. Art is for everyone. There are no rules to this but to take part, be ready, and catch the wave. It’s important to be a part of something. #streetdreamsmag a visual movement.”
“I JUST WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW, TO REALLY UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH THEY MATTER. I WANT PEOPLE TO FEEL LIKE THEY ARE FREE TO RUN IN ANY DIRECTION. THAT IS WHAT I STRIVE FOR.”
ISSUE.002 Home Grown & Skater Owned