We have six Jon Humphries images as part of Still Life with Wood. Opens Saturday Jan. 7 and showing through Jan. 22.

// Jon Humphries has found success in both commercial and editorial photography, contributing to The Skateboard Mag and many others, capturing memorable shots of the most recognizable names in skateboarding, sports and culture. He lives in Portland, Ore.

Above: Justin Brock by Jon Humphries

1. Have you shared wall space with Grant, Miki, Dave, Atiba and James before?
Jon: Yes, I’ve been in a couple shows with this crew.  These guys are my heros, it’s cool to be on a wall with them.  Grant helped launch my photo career and I will always give him praise for that.  Thanks Grant!

2. Your portraits are amazing. What about people and their faces that grabs your interest?
Jon: I’ve always loved portraits, I wish I was even better at them.  I don’t really like photos without people in them.  People age, photos age, that makes them look even better.  I wish I could make a living just shooting creative portraits.

3. Can you tell us a little bit about the photos you selected for this show?
Jon: These photos for the show are all shots of my past.  As a photographer I tend to like photos that have aged a bit.  Not sure why, but it adds something to them.  And I like black and white fiber prints, which these photos are.

4. How are these photos a reflection of you and your style?
Jon: I’m drawn to black and white, my favorites images are black and white.  Not sure why, it’s just how I see things.  But I’m not color blind.  Maybe black and white is cheating because it makes everything look better.