| The best surf photographers in the world |
| Friday, 05 August 2011 10:26 |
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Surf photographers make surfing an eternal and mystic water sport. Whether it's the beauty of the wave, the breathtaking aerial move or the face expression of the surf, water photography is always special. You can become a surf photographer, but it takes time, experience and money to build a name for yourself. The best and most successful surf photographers in the world built a career for several decades. Besides equipment - lenses, camera, filters, waterproof cases, tripods. Today, there are loads of photo banks, photo agencies, magazines, newspapers and online websites willing to buy surf photography but, 20 years ago it was quite different. Leroy Grannis, the father and icon of modern surf photography, started his long career in the 60' and quickly became the sport's most important historians. Grannis captured everything with the feeling of what surfing was and is. Clark Little is the son of a Californian surf photographer. He was born in Napa and rapidly started to photograph surfing in outstanding ways and angles. His work his deeply appreciated and shown in several world galleries. Don James was one of the first surfers and surf photographers in California. He published a very important book for the history of surfing: "Prewar Surfing". Jack McCoy is considered one of the most important surf filmmakers of all time, but his interest in surf photography has produced very interesting results. For more than 30 years, McCoy has been exploring the most exotic and exciting waters of Planet Earth. He has developed his own technique and surf photography equipment to deliver unbelievable images. Ricardo Bravo sits in the youngest generation of surf photographers. The Portuguese photojournalist has been building a solid and quality career in the European market. Bravo has the touch and feel of the pioneers. Jeff Divine has always been a critic of surfing's ultra-commercial path. He is one of the first surf photographers in the world and has been a constant name in the best specialized magazines. Divine's gallery is immense and deeply rich. John Severson is the inventor of the modern surf magazines. He kicked off "The Surfer" and hired Ron Stoner as a surf photographer. Later, Stoner would enter the world of LSD until being diagnosed as a schizophrenic. Aaron Chang is a world-renowned photographer. His work has thousands of fans and followers. Chang has over 100 magazine covers to his credit and has an open gallery in Solana Beach, California. Tim McKenna, from Australia, enjoys capturing waves from the water and from helicopters. He has been traveling the world for 20 years and his surf photos are everywhere. Ron Church was born in Denver, in 1934. His vast knowledge in underwater photography and marine life are quite impressive. For three years, Ron Church was the only American photographer on Cousteau's Calypso diving team. He lived 39 years and left a very important legacy for all surfers. Ron Perrot was a respected surf photographer of the early 60's, in Sydney. Back in that time, he was already traveling a lot, for example, to the Seychelles Islands. But, the Australian surfing history is not complete without a reference Bob Weeks, a 50's photographer and one of the pioneers of capturing the essence of wave riding. John Witzig, a surf writer and photographer, paved the way for many important magazines in Australia. He is considered the voice of Australian surf culture of the mid-60's. Art Brewer spent four decades documenting and shaping surf culture around the globe and his photography has hit the finest magazines and galleries. Click on each surf photographer to discover their surf photography books.
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