About
Following his early photography being printed in the UK's Read and Destroy and Skateboard! magazines, Wig was appointed as the very first photo editor of Sidewalk Surfer magazine, where he led the title's photographic department through its rebranding to simply Sidewalk, and into the 21st century.
Simultaneously, Wig was Senior Photographer at California's Transworld Skateboarding magazine, which involved huge amounts of travelling, meeting people and constant on-the-job inspiration from skateboarding's master photographers Atiba Jefferson, Dave Swift and J. Grant Brittain.
A prolific contributor to many other magazine titles around the world throughout the '90s and '00s skateboard boom, Wig then went on to turn his attention to the world of commercial photography, and still enjoys shooting campaigns and lookbooks for clothing and footwear brands.
A full time Londoner for many years, he's still shooting skateboarding and is looking forward to digging into the skateboard archive for many upcoming projects.
Since 2012, Wig has shaped the overall look for the Rapha Racing brands studio photography output. Working alongside the many esteemed Art Directors and Creatives that have passed through the organisation during that time.
Previous clients include: Palace, Rapha, Carhartt, Nike Futebol, Nike SB, New Balance, Pointer Footwear, adidas, Belstaff, The Tate, NatWest, Yinka Shonibare CBE, Dennis Publishing, Sony Headphones and Rouleur, Mondial, Free, Grey and The Skateboarder's Companion publications.
Recently completed the MK Skate Project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2019.
Participated in No Comply at Somerset House London 2021.
Collaborator in the forthcoming Read and Destroy Archive retrospective book.
Selection of Skateboard related prints are available here.
The most flattering article about Wig Worland here.
“It’s the vast knowledge of his practice, combined with a natural creative skill and determination that makes Wig someone you’ll always want on your team - he has always elevated everything we have worked on together.”
