We're stoked to present you with our new Creative Mates series, where we get a quickie in with our most inspiring mates. This week we're on the line with Sam MacDonald, aka Macka, sometimes known as Big Jon.
He's an absolute legend and true jack of all trades, but his main profession is photographer. He captures the gritty, raw, real and beautiful moments of life including; cars, music, and fashion.
When he isn't behind the lens you can find him elbow deep in an engine bay or getting the dog off his nearest rock-shelf.
Learn more about the legend himself below...
Name:
Sam MacDonald
Occupation:
Photographer
Peep his work here
Main passions & hobbies:
Cars, Surfing, Fishing
Best surf trip?
One summer I went down to Aussie pipe, I had been my friends birthday the night before and we were all a bit worse for wear. We managed to drag ourselves down there for a late afternoon session that carried into the very last light. Definitely one for the history books
Who inspires you in the water?
Generally I look for the person having the most fun or being ridiculous in a water and draw my energy off them. Surfing is not a serious sport and it should be treated as such.
Who inspires you out of the water?
People that build things, I love a tangible object. It's so nice to see and feel something that can be around for many years to come. Especially when you work in an industry where everything you create is strictly digital
What type of board are you riding?
Best thing about surfing?
Worst thing about surfing?
Favourite surf break:
Don't ask, Don’t tell
How do you keep your inner child stoked?
Go surfing with my friends who haven’t grown up yet
What do you see too much of on social media?
Those stupid reels where people ask what someone does for a living that are horribly staged
What do you see not enough of on social media?
My friends art
Best post-surf beverage / food (hot or cold)?
Black Coffee, Meat Pie
Future surf trip dream destination?
Africa
Do you think surfing impacts your creative practice?
Unfortunately for me surfing is a huge hindrance on my creativity. I always get a huge dopamine hit when I’m being truly creative and finishing projects. If I surf I also get that dopamine hit so I don’t have to chase it when I get home. There is a direct correlation between the amount of barrels I get and my productivity.
What are you listening to right now?
Tenement Yard - Jacob Miller