2025

Flash Photography - Seb Barros x Bullyboy

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Cape Town’s underground skateboarding culture came alive under the lens of renowned UK photographer Seb Barros, who recently joined the Bullyboy crew for a late-night shoot. Known internationally for his raw documentary style, Barros brought his trademark flash photography aesthetic to South Africa, capturing the energy, style, and grit of our skateboarding community in its purest form.

This collaboration wasn’t just about taking photos. It was about shining a spotlight on the Cape Town skateboarding scene and the creative culture that surrounds it. The night shoot blended street skating, wheatpasting, and community energy, immortalizing moments that represent what Bullyboy stands for: skateboarding, streetwear, and raw creative expression.

Photographer: Seb Barros

Flash Photography Meets South African Skateboarding Culture

Flash photography has always had a strong link to underground skateboarding. The stark lighting freezes movement in time, exaggerating every detail such as the flick of a board, the grain of the pavement, and the laughter between friends.

Seb Barros, known for shooting skate and youth culture across Europe, applied his technique to the streets of Cape Town, highlighting the unique identity of South African skaters. From DIY wheatpaste posters slapped on walls to skate crews gathering in car parks, the shoot shows how the local skateboarding community creates its own culture despite limited resources.

Why This Shoot Matters for Bullyboy and South African Skateboarding

For Bullyboy, this project is about more than just clothing or visuals. It is about building a community-driven skate brand in South Africa that connects with creatives, skaters, and streetwear lovers. Working with Seb Barros allowed us to showcase our crew in an international light while staying true to the authentic South African skateboarding lifestyle.

By merging skateboarding with street art elements like wheatpasting, the shoot also highlights the crossover between skate culture, fashion, and urban creativity. This is the same energy that drives Bullyboy to escape the ordinary and redefine what a South African skate brand can look like.

Cape Town Skateboarding: A Global Spotlight

The Cape Town skateboarding community is unique. We skate spots that are rugged, raw, and often overlooked. This DIY energy fuels creativity and resilience. Seb Barros’ night shoot captured this atmosphere perfectly, showing not just skateboarding but the people, the friendships, and the unfiltered moments that make this scene one of a kind.

With Bullyboy, the goal has always been to elevate South African skateboarding onto a global stage while keeping our roots grounded in authenticity. Collaborations with international creatives like Seb Barros help push this vision forward, giving visibility to a culture that deserves recognition worldwide.

This shoot represents more than visuals. It is a documentation of a movement. Bullyboy, South African skateboarding, and flash photography came together under the night sky in Cape Town to create something raw, real, and unforgettable.

Stay tuned for more community projects, creative collaborations, and events as we continue to grow Bullyboy as the leading skate and streetwear brand in South Africa.

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