creative SOUL
with a touch of mischief
Wild Native is a creative venture studio based in Pittsburgh, PA. We’ve blended work and play throughout our lives, bringing projects to life with a mix of grit, skill, and originality. What began in 2008 as a compelling side hustle has since blossomed into an entrepreneurial family of subsidiaries and events that we’ve built from the ground up.
We own and operate a network of companies and events, with every stage of business development, design, marketing, content creation, customer service, product fulfillment, and day-to-day operation done in-house.
Knowledge comes from experience, and our work challenges us to go beyond what’s expected and stay sharp in this ever-changing world.
FEATURED PROJECTS
PITTSBURGH MOTO
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Pittsburgh Moto is a website and independent print publication created for the purpose of documenting motorcycle builds in the Greater Pittsburgh area. With a heavy emphasis on photography, each issue features custom bikes, interesting places, and local events in the region.
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GLORY DAZE
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Glory Daze is a motorcycle event that features a curated showcase of artistically crafted custom bikes from builders and collectors throughout North America. The annual gathering takes place every September in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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WILD NATIVE PHOTO
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Featuring the impressive work of Alexa Diserio and Sara Lease, Wild Native Photography specializes in professional wedding and portrait photos. The company takes on local and destination weddings with a creative mix of styled and candid work.
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TRIPPY TEN
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The Trippy Ten is an art exhibit that takes place during the annual Glory Daze Motorcycle Show where ten selected artists are provided a helmet to paint. Each completed helmet is displayed at Glory Daze and documented on various media outlets.
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KURT DISERIO
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Kurt Diserio is an artist and designer with a style heavily influenced by the work of the 1960s counterculture movement and his time working in the motorsports industry.
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OUTPOST RIDEOUT
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The annual Outpost RideOut is a motorcycle gathering meant to kick off the summer riding season. The event takes place west of Pittsburgh in Avella, PA, and features live music, barbecue, and a ride-in bike show.
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Meet the Team
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Kurt Diserio
Director + Designer
Kurt is an artist, entrepreneur, motorcycle enthusiast, and advocate for psychedelic awareness. He is the director of Wild Native and specializes in design and development services. Over the past decade, Kurt has been involved with projects that range from managing print publications to designing products for the world's largest retail company.
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Alexa Diserio
Content Producer + Photographer
Alexa is an award-winning photographer through her vibrant wedding and portrait work with Wild Native Photography. In addition to various commercial and branding projects, she is responsible for all of the images found throughout our projects and within the pages of our Pittsburgh Moto print publication.
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Sara Lease
Photographer
Sara joined our team in 2017 as a second photographer for Wild Native Photography before taking on her own local and destination bookings full-time less than a year later. She pays attention to all of the little details, never missing an opportunity to capture authentic moments often overlooked.