Aloha

During my active years as a professional skateboarder, I picked up a camera and I taught myself photography/cinematography throughout my travels.

What you see here is an insiderā€™s perspective of the world of skateboarding and surfingā€”The two counter-culture activities that have recently turned into Olympic sports.

I currently reside in Hawaii, the birth place of surfing.

Enjoy the visuals!

News & Updates

  • Concrete Currents Exhibition

    My photoechibition ā€“ Concrete Currents ā€“ Photographs by Arto Saari, is now open at Aalto2 museum during 18.05.2024 ā€“ 27.10.2024. During this period there is also other skateboarding related art and stories in display, so it is a must visit if you happen to be in the area.

  • Bikepath Book Coming Soon

    Great news! I have teamed up with fine art book publisher Superlabo. My first book will be released next month on September 18th. Please join me at the art show and book signing at the Superlabo store in Tokyo. Stay tuned for the book drop and available prints.

Order Plywood Prints

Selected images are now on sale with the same set up as in my current exhibition. Photographs are printed in sustainable, high quality Finnish plywood and delivered worldwide!

ENTER PRINT SHOP ā†µ

Welcome to my obsession

Learn more about my approach, connection and passion with photography. Check out this cool video produced by The Surfers Journal.

CONTACT ME ā†µ

Talkin to James

James is built around people they admire, I am happy to join this group on a short film about my passion for photography.