Jonathan Mehring is a renowned photographer and filmmaker based in New York City. He has been shooting professionally since the late 1990s, and his work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Rolling Stone, GQ, and Vice.
Mehring's photography focuses on the skateboarding culture of New York City, capturing the energy and spirit of the city's skate scene. His work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, including shows at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the International Center of Photography.
In addition to his photography career, Mehring is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several documentaries about skateboarding culture, including "The Motivation" (2009) and "Waiting for Lightning" (2012). He also directed a feature-length documentary about legendary skater Danny Way called "Waiting for Lightning: The Danny Way Story" (2013).
Mehring's work has earned him numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 2011 he was named one of PDN Magazine's 30 Emerging Photographers to Watch, and in 2012 he was awarded a Lucie Award for Documentary Photography. In 2013 he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Transworld Skateboarding Magazine.
Mehring continues to document skateboarding culture around the world through his photography and filmmaking projects. His passion for capturing life on four wheels is evident in every frame he creates.