Episode #43
43 - RODRIGO DONOSO - BONIFAY BANTER
Bonifay Banter — Episode 43 | Rodrigo Donoso This week, Parks and Shane sit down with longtime friend and legendary photographer Rodrigo Donoso . Rod has been around wakeboarding for a long time and has captured countless iconic moments along the way — including plenty of photos of the Bonifay brothers. He’s traveled, shot, and hung out with some of the biggest names in the sport, so you already know he came to the Banter Studio with some great stories. The boys talk about how Rod first found wakeboarding, how he got started behind the camera, and what it was like documenting the sport during some of its most memorable years. They also look back at some of the photos and stories involving Parks and Shane and what was actually happening behind the scenes when those shots were taken. But Rod’s career behind the camera goes way beyond wakeboarding these days. He talks about shooting everything from MMA and rodeo to foiling with Laird Hamilton , and how photographing so many different sports has kept things interesting after all these years. In this episode: How Rod got into photography and wakeboarding Years of shooting Parks, Shane, and some of wakeboarding’s biggest names The stories behind some classic Bonifay photos Traveling and documenting the sport during an unforgettable era What it’s like shooting COWBOY and cowboys Photographing rodeo and completely different sports Shooting foiling with Laird Hamilton The classic hot air balloon story And plenty more stories from decades behind the camera Rod has been there for so many moments in wakeboarding history, but what makes this episode great is that he has the stories to go along with the photos. Between his history with the Bonifays, everything he’s seen through the lens, and where photography has taken him since, there’s a lot to unpack in this one. This episode of Bonifay Banter is brought to you by MasterCraft — supporting progression on the water for generations. From chasing buoys and surfing endless waves to enduring Parks’ legendary bellyflops, MasterCraft has been at the center of watersports culture for more than half a century. There’s a reason there are more MasterCrafts on the water than any other towboat brand — a relentless commitment to performance, innovation, quality, and unforgettable days with your crew. Learn more at MasterCraft.com STORIES NEVER DIE!!!! THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR -SPIN TO WIN; THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A PRINT FROM ROD WHICH IS HIS FAVORTIE PHOTO HE TOOK OF SHANE. -If you like the podcast and want to be a member to enter the spin to win and help get this thing made- https://www.patreon.com/BonifayBanter?utm_source=campaign-search-results Another trip down memory lane with one of the guys who was actually there to capture it. Available on all podcast platforms Watch every episode on YouTube Follow & support Bonifay Banter: Instagram: @bonifaybanter Patreon: Bonifay Banter #BonifayBanter #RodrigoDonoso #ParksBonifay #ShaneBonifay #Wakeboarding #WakeboardPhotography #WakeboardHistory #LairdHamilton #ActionSports #Photography #Podcast
