I was honored to be asked to be a subject in this journalism student Tam’s photo essay on skating that she was preparing this month. Tam was so fun to work with, bringing enthusiasm, technical expertise, and flexibility to the shoot.
Excited to see her final project. Here’s her pics of me that she shared.
Riki Panganiban, a rhythm skater, holds an umbrella posing for a portrait at the 6th Avenue Skate Park, where he most frequently skates, in San Francisco, Ca., on December 1, 2023. (Tam Vu / JOUR 435)
Riki Panganiban, a rhythm skater, sits on a log posing for a portrait at the 6th Avenue Skate Park, where he most frequently skates, in San Francisco, Ca., on December 1, 2023. (Tam Vu / JOUR 435)
Riki Panganiban, a rhythm skater, holds an umbrella posing for a portrait at the 6th Avenue Skate Park, where he most frequently skates, in San Francisco, Ca., on December 1, 2023. (Tam Vu / JOUR 435)
Riki Panganiban, a rhythm skater, holds pose for a portrait at the 6th Avenue Skate Park, where he most frequently skates, in San Francisco, Ca., on December 1, 2023. (Tam Vu / JOUR 435)
Riki Panganiban, a rhythm skater, holds pose for a portrait at the 6th Avenue Skate Park, where he most frequently skates, in San Francisco, Ca., on December 1, 2023. (Tam Vu / JOUR 435)
Riki Panganiban, a rhythm skater, holds an umbrella posing for a portrait at the 6th Avenue Skate Park, where he most frequently skates, in San Francisco, Ca., on December 1, 2023. (Tam Vu / JOUR 435)
Riki Panganiban, a rhythm skater, sits on a log posing for a portrait at the 6th Avenue Skate Park, where he most frequently skates, in San Francisco, Ca., on December 1, 2023. (Tam Vu / JOUR 435)
Riki Panganiban, a rhythm skater, sits on a log posing for a portrait at the 6th Avenue Skate Park, where he most frequently skates, in San Francisco, Ca., on December 1, 2023. (Tam Vu / JOUR 435)
Riki Panganiban, a rhythm skater, sits on the ground posing for a portrait at the 6th Avenue Skate Park, where he most frequently skates, in San Francisco, Ca., on December 1, 2023. (Tam Vu / JOUR 435)