While everybody loves snapping around, taking a good picture isn’t easy. And taking a good action picture is an art in itself. Especially when it comes to surf photography. Which is why we asked professional surf photographer Lucia Griggi (who is even giving courses if you wanna get in deeper) to share her best tips with us.
New for 2011 in association with FOX Clothing! One, two and three-day Surf and Travel Photography Workshops in Newquay, with professional surf photographer Lucia Griggi.
Ever dream of seeing your photography in the pages of one of the world’s top surf magazines? Or reading your own article in an award winning travel publication?
Well… of course you have…
Get started on your dream by receiving hands-on photography instruction in surf action and travel lifestyle techniques by Lucia, who has been published in dozens of magazines and books world-wide.
Our crew consists of Australia’s Raine Jackson; Cornish roses Corinne Evans, Gabi Rowe and Jess Henry; Irishwoman Shauna Ward; Channel Island’s Chantelle Coote; and Devonshire’s finest, Laura Crane and Lucy Campbell. Our international team of intrepid travellers hit the water, surfing their first luscious day in the tropical heat at the farthest southern point of Sri Lanka. A place we have yet to know the name of. A place where perfect A-frame peaks hit the shoreline consistently. A palm tree haven….
Feature coming out soon.….
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Kataragama's spiritual traditions throughout Sri Lanka and South India
Words and Photos by LUCIA GRIGGI
Deep in the Forest of the remote island’s south-eastern jungle I’m hacking through the debris trying to find a legendary trail. For over centuries the native people have experienced the homeless life of a beggar, who trod this trail for over a millennium, leaving everything behind but a bundle of essentials.
Sleeping and living outside, under trees and in shrines and temples; seldom knowing from where their next meal will come; braving death from animal attacks or disease they walk. We walk alongside in order to find a wave. A few days earlier we had met a tuk tuk driver who used to carry back breaking loads of supplies along the path, he warmed me that time, animals, and invasive people may be intrusive to our pathway but there would be a rewarding empty wave to surf.
Pipeline
Fear is. In the most beautiful moments. As well as the ugliest. Fear is always, but only if you let it.
Underwater Beauty
Shot in the depths of Maui, Hawaii, this was by no means an easy shot to get. With battering waves above and churned-up water, the hunt for the turtle took us a good few days. Finally, I took this portrait of model Emma Skinner and turtle ‘Alfred’ deep on the reef of Maui’s undiscovered depths. Shot with the 5D with the 15mm 2.8 in an underwater housing.
Aerial Maldives
Do look far for inspiration
Do not settle for any less
Waimea Wipeout
Biggest Wave Ridden 2010
Slater 10
The boldest moments of our lives are a reflection of our commitment.