TRANSAMERICA

Meet Angel,

she's a tranny youth that's 1/2 way through the process
of becoming a self-made woman. I feel it's important to
document all aspects of modern youth culture.

The Art of Skaters & skateboarding!

Thoughts on the day

Who is relevant, who has purpose and worth? What is art if it doesn't perpetuate life and make it better? Violence for the sake of violence, profit making for the sake of profit making...Life and death are not virtual, it's real...you can feel it!

Graham & Jen

This is the most viewed image on my America's Finest Kids MODEL MAYHEM account. As most of you know, my photo essay on youth culture as art is primarily male based in content. However, not all the males are gay...many are straight, some bi-sexual. I do photograph females as they fit into the story line of photo shoot and or documentary. It's been over 10 years since this image was created...it remains timeless.
Sincerely,

Terry Smith

They come from Arizona, to cool off in Cali

Stevin and his buddies drove out from Phoenix a few weeks ago. He skates barefoot back in AZ. We had fun down at Ocean Beach...we took a few pics in Hillcrest, as the Sun was setting. Good times...

BIKER BOY!

I can't drive 55!

Home on wheels

Here are some images from the photo-shoot I did with Keith. He's been
in front of my camera since he was 16 years old. He will be turning 21 this year. Keith is an awesome Skater, fantastic Carpenter and a great friend. This is his van, he lives in this "Mobile Home". Many people in our great Country are homeless, or at least live and exist in hardship. I have tons of respect for Keith, he's kind of raised himself through much of his teenage years...he has an amazing work ethic. It's been really cool to photograph him as art over the years, now as an adult...he can be more open and expressive in front of my camera. Keith is still one of, America's Finest Kids!