PHOTOSHOOT | FORSAKE | MESA, AZ

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PHOTOSHOOT | Forsake | Mesa, AZ

Sunset Soaked Boulders

ABOUT THE PROJECT

In partnership with FORSAKE, we hit the incredibly scenic Boulder Canyon Trail near Canyon Lake that cuts its’ way into the rugged Superstition Mountains located about 45 minutes east of Phoenix, Arizona. Our lucky stars aligned and we set up just in time to catch a killer sunset and woke to an equally ambitious sunrise.

Client: Forsake Shoes
Project: Brand Ambassador
Photographer: Nick Tortajada
Set Design & Stylist: Third Coast
Produced by: Nick Tortajada
Date: December 2019

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PROJECT LOCATION:

 

MILES TRAVELLED RT

6.3

DAYS ON LOCATION

2

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PHOTOS CREATED

11

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