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Skaterbate – Urban Exploration Photographer

Skaterbate, a local Urban Exploration Photographer located in St.Louis, Missouri with a passion for urban exploration, is capturing the beauty of abandoned places in his unique photography. He targets urban explorers, or “urbex” enthusiasts, with his striking images of forgotten buildings and structures in the St. Louis area and beyond. Known for its rich history and architecture, St. Louis provides a perfect back drop for Skaterbate’s urban exploration photography. From the abandoned industrial buildings to the forgotten homes, the city holds a wealth of abandoned places that Skaterbate has been able to capture through his lens.

Skaterbate has been exploring and documenting abandoned buildings for almost a decade. He has traveled to nearly all of the Contiguous United States in order to photograph these forgotten homes and buildings. He finds the history and architecture of these buildings to be important to be preserved.

The act of exploring abandoned properties is often referred to as Urban Exploration or “Urbex” for short. Skaterbate combines this hobby of urbexing with his passion for photography to share images of buildings that the general public may not witness for themselves. A lot of history is lost in these buildings. Architecture that is no longer replicated and becoming sort of a rarity to see in person. Often they are too expensive to tear down so they sit and decay for years.

Urban Exploration Photographer

The act of exploring these abandoned buildings is often dangerous, as each new building offers a chance of being hurt or getting in trouble. Often the roofs and floors are in decline, leading to potential collapse. Wild animals often seek refuge from the elements and become trapped. People will also take over these buildings as a place to stay or even scrap anything of value. On top of the health hazards that are ubiquitous throughout abandoned buildings, there is also the risk of getting busted for trespassing. The property owners do not want to be responsible for anyone getting injured or killed on their property so they are often littered with warnings of “NO TRESPASSING”. Neighbors of abandoned properties are often aware when a nearby building had become a hotspot for urbexers and it becomes increasingly difficult to get into these spots without being seen.

Skaterbate’s work can be viewed on his website, https://www.skaterbate.com, and his Instagram page, @Skaterbate. His photographs showcase the eerie yet captivating beauty of abandoned places, from crumbling factories to forgotten homes.

“I’ve always been fascinated by the stories that abandoned places hold,” says Skaterbate. “I want to capture those stories through my photography and share them with others who share my passion for urban exploration and the beauty of decay.”

With a keen eye for detail and a talent for capturing the mood of a scene, Skaterbate’s photographs are a must-see for anyone interested in urban exploration and the art of photography. Follow his journey as he continues to explore and photograph abandoned places, both in St. Louis and beyond.

 For more information, visit https://www.skaterbate.com or follow Skaterbate on Instagram at @Skaterbate

Skaterbate, a local Urban Exploration Photographer located in St.Louis, Missouri with a passion for urban exploration, is capturing the beauty of abandoned places in his unique photography. He targets urban explorers, or “urbex” enthusiasts, with his striking images of forgotten buildings and structures in the St. Louis area and beyond. Known for its rich history and architecture, St. Louis provides a perfect back drop for Skaterbate’s urban exploration photography. From the abandoned industrial buildings to the forgotten homes, the city holds a wealth of abandoned places that Skaterbate has been able to capture through his lens.

Skaterbate has been exploring and documenting abandoned buildings for almost a decade. He has traveled to nearly all of the Contiguous United States in order to photograph these forgotten homes and buildings. He finds the history and architecture of these buildings to be important to be preserved.

The act of exploring abandoned properties is often referred to as Urban Exploration or “Urbex” for short. Skaterbate combines this hobby of urbexing with his passion for photography to share images of buildings that the general public may not witness for themselves. A lot of history is lost in these buildings. Architecture that is no longer replicated and becoming sort of a rarity to see in person. Often they are too expensive to tear down so they sit and decay for years.

The act of exploring these abandoned buildings is often dangerous, as each new building offers a chance of being hurt or getting in trouble. Often the roofs and floors are in decline, leading to potential collapse. Wild animals often seek refuge from the elements and become trapped. People will also take over these buildings as a place to stay or even scrap anything of value. On top of the health hazards that are ubiquitous throughout abandoned buildings, there is also the risk of getting busted for trespassing. The property owners do not want to be responsible for anyone getting injured or killed on their property so they are often littered with warnings of “NO TRESPASSING”. Neighbors of abandoned properties are often aware when a nearby building had become a hotspot for urbexers and it becomes increasingly difficult to get into these spots without being seen.

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