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Photo Showcase: Paul Greene

Meet Photographer Paul Greene!

Only 17, and this kid makes me stoked!  There are many great up-and-coming surfers and photographers in our industry all the time, however, there are not many people who say they’re going to do something, and deliver every time… especially at 17!!!  That is why Paul Greene has impressed me so much.

I was first drawn to call Paul to collaborate on an upcoming project for Deep Magazine.  I couldn’t make it to the Santa Barbara/Ventura area to do photo shoots with a few friends, and so because of the photos I saw on Paul’s website and recently on Surfline, I was drawn to email him.  I asked him if he was interested in collaborating with me as a SB photographer, and I wanted to feel him out to see if he might be professional in the realms of deadlines and taking care of timelines.

He has not only met them all, but all the shapers, who are all friends, I sent him to see texted me immediately back that this kid was really awesome to have around the shop.  If you are a shaper, surfer, or magazine editor in need of a kid who’s the real deal both behind the lens and as a professional, the way the word is meant in the business world, hit up Paul as he won’t disappoint.

Shaka,

Surfwanderer

Freak out on Paul’s Website:  
http://paulgreenephoto.com

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Photo Showcase: Dylan Gordon

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Hawaii…Photo: Dylan Gordon  dylangordon.com

Since the beginning of the new year, Surfwanderer has met many great photographers who’s eye for something interesting through their surf photography will have them showcasing their photography to many surf magazines in the near future.

Dylan Gordon has just turned 21, literally a night or two ago, and between myself and the other editors of Surfwanderer.com, we are blown away by his ability to capture color, and the power of real life in his photos. Here’s a short sample. If you don’t know Dylan Gordon’s work yet, trust me, you will! As a photographer myself, this guy totally inspires me through his work…oh ya, he’s a totally killer guy too!

Having just graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography, and doing an internship with Chris Burkard, Gordon brings both the knowledge of color and the photography business to his work. He’s already been hired by some big time surf industry leaders to do product photo shoots and color work editing for advertisement campaigns. He’s the real deal, and we’re proud to be working with him.  He just finished a month in Hawaii shooting with the Maui boys, and has now just touched land in Canada for a month of swell.  Check back soon and we’ll try to journal some of his adventures.

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R.I.P. Francisco “Franny” Solorio

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It is with a sad heart that I present these photos to you, and with my deepest condolences to Fran’s wife Kasey, daughter Monique, Fran’s family and Fran’s family in the Surfing community. Yesterday a great tragedy hit our community. My friend Francisco Solorio was taken from this life while he was doing what he loved so passionately, surfing. Fran was bit by what was probably a Great White shark while surfing at one of his favorite beaches. Heroic measures were tried by his friends that were surfing with him, but the wound he suffered was too sever, and Fran’s life could not be saved.

Fran was liked by all that had the pleasure of meeting him. He was always laughing and I never heard him say a bad word about anyone. I would see his eyes light up when we would talk about fatherhood, our children and his deep love for his wife and daughter. He was always stoked to be at the beach, even if the surfing conditions were’t perfect, and he would paddle out with the stoke of a man with deep love and understanding of the ocean.

Fran, I hope right now you are shredding perfect waves in Heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, and Aloha Nui Loa……Liebsie

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Photo Showcase: Teddy Miller

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Photos: Teddy Miller

Make sure to view this gallery full screen!

Stay tuned for more photos from Teddy as he will be shooting all Winter.

Editor’s Note:
Teddy’s blog had been out of commission for a couple months while his computer was experiencing some major problems. Lucky for us he was still shooting and didn’t lose all of his photos! Yeeewww

If you’ve never seen his blog before check it out and you’ll realize why we’re stoked to have him on Surfwanderer. Teddy’s Weird World.

Camera Gear
Nikon D3100

For Prints or questions about his photos / Contact Teddy
tmillie55@gmail.com

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Photo Showcase September: Seth Migdail

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Photo: Seth Migdail

Corduroy Lines

I had the crew, the swell was pumping and the winds were light offshore. As I drove down towards Pacifica, I could see the corduroy lines stretched out to the horizon, taunting me as I sat in my driver’s seat. My first glimpse of the pier from way above on PCH 1 was a perfectly clean left pitching into a tight, incandescent barrel, empty and beautiful. That was not my destination. I had planned to meet up with a few local rippers, and as I drove down, got a call from South African big wave surfer Frank Solomon to find out where I thought it might be good. I told him where I was going, a little secret spot just north of Pacifica that was sure to be firing. He was on the way with Joao de Macedo, another big wave surfer from Portugal (now residing in San Francisco) who I had texted earlier and rattled out of bed.

Armed with a 500mm on a mono-pod I spent the next two hours shuffling north and south repositioning myself as perfect a-frames peeled off left and right. The crew was killing it, stuffing into overhead barrels and ripping apart oily smooth faces. In between all the action I scoped the empty waves north and south of where I was camped. One thing I love about shooting in NorCal is that there is always epic scenery as a backdrop, and this spot is no exception. I had been trying to line this shot up all morning, but as the tide started to fill in, I kept getting pushed back up towards the cliff. I was pretty much at waters edge when I snapped this one, leaning forward a bit to get out past the jutting rocks.

Stay tuned for a full gallery of images from that day…

-Seth

Camera Gear
Canon EOS 7D

Camera Lens
EFS 500mm f/4L IS USM
Photo taken at 500mm

Camera Settings
F-stop: f/5.0
Shutter Speed: 1/2500
ISO: 160
Aperture Priority mode

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Photo Showcase: Teddy Miller

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Photo: Teddy Miller

This photo sums up my relationship with this particular spot. It is an ominous place. The desolate beach, peppered with elephant seal pup appetizers, and over-looming rock formations, creates a constant feeling of unease. This picture was taken moments after a session in which the company of another surfer would have been welcomed with open arms.

The heavy waves, complimented by a unique back drop, allowed for some photos that portray the variety of emotions I experienced as I walked back to my truck. This place can leave you bitter, frustrated, and even scared beyond belief, but it only takes one good wave out there to erase any of those memories, and a return trip is inevitable.

-Teddy

Camera Gear
Nikon D3100

Camera Lens
@ 52 mm

Camera Settings
F./ 7.1
SS 1/200
ISO 100

Be sure to check out Teddy’s blog! Guy’s got talent:

http://shredward.blogspot.com/

For Prints / Contact
tmillie55@gmail.com

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Photo Showcase: Thomas Sebourn

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Photo: Thomas Sebourn

The South Bay of Los Angeles rarely sees overhead+ surf, and there are only a handful of spots that produce “rideable” waves. I do not recall what the forecast was for this morning, but I wouldn’t have dragged my butt out of bed unless the surf was going to be well overhead.

When I arrived the only person out was local South Bay charger, Tyler Hatzikian. He caught three or four Pipeline-like waves and called it a morning. I snapped this image as the sun was rising. The best light always happens in the 15 minutes before the beach and ocean is drenched with direct sunlight. You can see Palos Verdes and Catalina in the background.

El Porto can look deceivingly makeable from the beach, but I can assure you that this wave was 100% un-makeable unless you were to tow-in. By my estimates, this wave is at least two feet overhead.

Camera Gear
Sony A700

Camera Lens
@ 200mm

Camera Settings
F./ 4.5
SS 1/250
ISO 400

Work can be viewed at:

http://thomasjsebourn.zenfolio.com/

Contact Thomas At:
thomasjsebournphotography@gmail.com

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Photo Showcase: Brent Lieberman

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Photo: Brent Lieberman

Photo: Brent Lieberman

Lion’s Mane

This is what happens when backwash turns a six foot wave into fifteen feet of churning fury!

Camera Gear
Nikon D3

Camera Lens
600mm F4 Nano Crystal

Camera Settings
F./ 4
SS 1/2500
ISO 800

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