THE OCEAN SPELL: Women's Surf Trip in the Maldives
The Ocean Spell: Surf coaching and yoga charter in the Maldives.
Mexi Log Fest 2018
A selection of surfing images featuring some of the world’s finest longboarders during Mexi Log Fest 2018.
Experiment with Underwater Flash Photography
Side by side comparisons of an underwater flash photograph vs. natural light photograph, taken on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Taking Underwater Photos with the OUTEX Water Cover
How to use the Outex Camera Cover underwater and get the best underwater and above water photos with it. I have found the Outex to be the most affordable option for jumping into underwater photography without spending thousands of dollars.
Pikai Bikinis Hawaii - Underwater Photo Shoot
Lifestyle and underwater photo shoot with Big Island bikini company, Pikai Swim Hawaii. The dusk light after sunset is my favorite light to take split-level over under photographs in the water!
Surfing Malibu County with Anna Ehrgott
Sunrise surf session with traveling long boarder, board bag maker, and prAna ambassador Anna Ehrgott. Always on the road, it’s becoming more and more rare to catch her at her home zone around Topanga and Malibu County.
DxO One Camera: Underwater and Surf Photography
Gallery of underwater, surf, and adventure photos taken on the discontinued DXO One Camera + Outdoor Shell.
Sunset Swim with Talented Freediver Katie Pentz
A quick sunset swim with talented model and free diver, Katie Pentz off the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. We swam out to this spot, not sure about the clarity from the wind and swell and lucked out with some gorgeous aqua clear water below the crashing waves.
Sunset Surfing in Encinitas
Sunset surfing is the best, and this was a session for the books! Aside from the mixed up swells and spring winds, there have been some gorgeous days down in Encinitas after the La Nina rains finally subsided. The day before, the surf was too small, the day after, too blown out. It’s been stunning around North County with the super bloom of wildflowers on the cliffs and the loggy waves below.
Essential Underwater Photography Tips & Gear
Taking photographs underwater may seem daunting and a little dangerous for someone who hasn’t done it before, it sure was for me, but here’s a few things I learned during my journey discovering the magic of underwater photography, along with some of the gear I use for certain situations.
Dominica: The Nature Island
Somewhere over the rainbow lies a magical, emerald island named Dominica. For my latest project with adventurer/filmmaker/soul surfer/naked and afraid survivor, Alison Teal, we set off to the island of Dominica deep within the Caribbean. The island of Dominica is the most mountainous island in the Caribbean with hundreds of rivers, countless waterfalls, volcanic hot springs, world class diving and not to mention, abundant wild life like whales, dolphin and parrots!
Escape to Nusa Lembongan
We escaped from the mainland to the island of Nusa Lembongan, a short speed boat ride away. Lembongan being a much mellower, uncrowded, and less developed place, was the ultimate spot to relax and surf. We hit the waves during high tide, watched the seaweed farmers harvest at low tide, and got to see some of the most gorgeous sunsets.
Swimming with Horses in the Caribbean
Somewhere over the rainbow lies a magical, emerald island called Dominica. For my latest project with adventurer/filmmaker/soul surfer Alison Teal, we set off to the island of Dominica deep within the Caribbean.
One Week in Kauai
Last minute trip in the best company I could ever ask for: Stephanie and Louise. Here’s some visual highlights from our week exploring Kauai, soaking in way too much sun, and drinking endless amounts of kombucha from Kauai Juice Co.
Taking Photos with a GoPro Hero 4
Below are a few photos taken with the Photo setting, as well as the Video + Photo (Takes 1 photo every 5 seconds while recording video) setting. It’s so nice to have a built-in touch display, better battery life, and be able to lock down ISO and White Balance. More photo updates to come.
Thanksgiving Weekend in Baja
More than a few hundred miles south of the border for three nights of super fun surf with Alison Teal and the Fish Brothers.
Indian Summer: Fall Surfing in Southern California
After a wild trip to the Maldives with Alison’s Adventures, we headed back to sunny Southern California to edit pictures, video footage, and just chill out for a bit. The summer never seemed to end, with water temps up in the high 60’s for the entire duration of Fall. Spring suits!!!
Big SURfari
A quick trip through Big Sur during a WARM weekend in October with Alison and the Fish Brothers. We missed most of the swell that weekend, but it was still worth the escape from the city.
Taking Photos with a GoPro Hero 3+
I’ve been fortunate enough to have a GoPro Hero3 to test and take photos and video with the past few months and have had a blast incorporating it into my day to day activities, as I am out surfing or swimming every day more-so than taking photos. I would never replace my DSLR set-up for one of these, but for the times when having a huge camera in the water isn’t necessary, the GoPro is a perfect and convenient solution.
Senior Thesis Documentary Film: Wild Child
Who is Alison Teal and why did she go naked on national TV in the most challenging survival show ever? This documentary follows the series of wild and comedic events leading up to Alison’s departure for Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid. With one week to prepare for the ultimate test of her survival skills, Alison turns to her wilderness expert parents and cast of talented locals from her home in Hawaii and along the way, discovers the most important “tool” for survival.
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Behind the scenes, gear reviews, travel updates, and a bunch of photos that aren’t always underwater. ;)
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