About

Alexander Coles lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Skateboarding and photography along with the large urban desert space of Albuquerque have defined him. Currently, following his graduation from the University of New Mexico with a BA degree in Studio Art, Alexander is a freelance photographer and cinematographer focused on creating commercial and independent projects.

Photo by Julian Trujillo

About Me:

Hi, I’m Alex and I am a video producer and motion designer who works with media outlets to tell captivating non-fiction stories. My work’s been enjoyed by millions and helped outlets grow and strengthen their audiences by hundreds of thousands of people.

I got my start in 2007 by documenting my friends skateboarding. Shooting skate photos and videos was where I found my love for cameras and editing, and inspired me to learn more throughout high school and college.

After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Arts in 2017, I focused my creative efforts on documentary and journalism, combining my skills in videography, editing, and motion design to tell the stories that I want to see told on the internet.

Throughout my 8-year-long career, I’ve covered stories across science and culture from ongoing protests to unknown history to our changing climate. I’ve produced 100+ videos from start to finish, I’ve become an “Adobe Suite Wizard” (co-worker’s words, not mine), and I’ve interviewed dozens of people from small business owners to Tony Hawk.

Currently, I work full-time as a Video Producer for Fortune creating videos about anything and everything related to business. I also work as a freelance Video Producer and Editor for Jenkem Magazine, where I‘ve produced a documentary series covering unique stories in skateboarding since 2020.


Clients and Collaborators:

Fortune, Jenkem Magazine, The Messenger, Thrasher Magazine, Mess Skate Magazine, Red Bull

 
  • 2017

    -BA in Studio Art, Photography Concentration, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

  • 2024

    - "The Rise and Fall of Fuel TV" Documentary for jenkemmag.com

    - “The Search for Steve Rocco, OG Skater and Founder of World Industries” Interview for jenkemmag.com

    2023

    - “2013: The Year Modern Skateboarding Broke” Documentary for jenkemmag.com

    - “Bringing Skateboarding into Galleries with Art Dealer Jeffrey Deitch” Interview for jenkemmag.com

    - “Ripping 4 Raver 2023” article for lowcardmag.com

    2022

    - “How Skateboarding Went HD” Documentary for jenkemmag.com

    - “Grandma Skateboards ‘Nueva York’ ” Article for Grandma Skateboards and Skate Jawn

    - “How Long Has Skateboarding Been Illegal” Mini-Doc for jenkemmag.com

    2021

    - “The Story Behind Nike’s ‘What If?’ Campaign” Documentary for jenkemmag.com

    - “The History of Etnies ‘High 5’ Video” Documentary for jenkemmag.com

    - “We got the Mad Circle Crew Together to Watch ‘5ive Flavors’ 23 Years Later” Interview for jenkemmag.com

    - “Exploring Ditches in New Mexico with Mariah Duran and Friends” Video for jenkemmag.com

    2020

    - “The History of Skateboarding’s Favorite Camera” Documentary for jenkemmag.com

    - “The History of Skating’s Most Taboo Trick” Documentary for jenkemmag.com

    2019

    - Featured in "Curb Appeal" Photo Article for thrashermagazine.com

  • 2024

    - Mess Skate Magazine “Hytham Abutaha” Interview

    2021

    - Grandma Skateboards Skatedoors Advert in Skate Jawn

    2020

    - Thrasher Magazine “The Duran Fam” Interview with Elijah, Mariah, and Zeke Duran

    - Grandma Skateboards Jack Brown and Miles Turner Advert in Skate Jawn

    - Bones Wheels Ryan Reyes Advert in Thrasher Magazine 

  • 2022

    - “Downtown” Solo Photo Show and Book Release, Power Plant NM, Albuquerque, NM

  • 2023

    - School of Motion “After Effects for Editors”

    2021

    - School of Motion “Design Kickstart”