The Guide to Surf & Wave Photography

Online Course

“Well worth every cent”

RYAN S

“My best purchase of 2023”

MARIA B

This is the course I wish I had when I started out taking surf and wave photos.

20 videos demonstrating every tip and technique

in this self-paced online video course

Lifetime access to watch and re-watch the videos as much as you like

Not only will I take you through all the techniques but then I will show you visual examples of my own images and how I have applied each concept to them

I wake up every morning well before the sun, grab my camera and head to the beach in the dark eagerly awaiting the new opportunities to shoot.

I have taken tens of thousands of photos in every different weather and light conditions possible and come home every day and studied them. I study why they work, why they don’t, how certain settings affect a shot, new settings, ideas, angles, compositions etc to try again tomorrow.

I have read and re-read everything under the topic of surf and wave photography and picked the brain of surf and ocean photographers at the top of their game, some that have been photographing surfing for 20+ years.

This course is a culmination of all the information I have learnt, tried and tested and is dedicated towards anyone wanting to get into this style of photography.

This course is for people who have bought a DSLR or Mirrorless camera and learnt a few of the basics, or maybe for those who have primarily shot landscapes or portraits.

You have started seeing some of the amazing surfing and wave photography out there and want the tips and techniques all in one place so you can spend less time searching for information and more time out getting great photos.

The course covers all of the following topics providing you with everything you need to know to create print-worthy images.

Back Button Focus - Focus Modes - Shooting Direction & Light - Shooting Angles - Composition - Camera Settings - Slow Shutter - Understanding Surfing – Using a Tripod - Weather & Surf Reports - Preparation - Lenses - Editing - Shooting in the Water

I know the information in this course will help you as it’s all the information that has helped me.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS COURSE

BACK BUTTON FOCUS 

Learn what I think is one of the most important shifts in increasing your hit rate for quality surf shots - switching your focus button to the back of your camera.

FOCUS MODES 

There are a number of focus modes and focus points on modern DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. Learning which ones to use in each situation will be an unlock to getting a higher percentage of sharp images.

DIRECTION & LIGHT 

There is nothing more important in photography than light. Learn how to use it to your advantage for more professional looking surf images. Also understand how the direction you are shooting affects the look and colour of your images.

SHOOTING ANGLES

Most people stand front on to the ocean and point and shoot. Learn how changing your angles can completely transform your images and how lower and higher angles will produce images you never thought possible.

COMPOSITION

Even if you are shooting in full auto-mode, your composition turns your image from a basic snapshot to a real photograph. This section gives you all the secrets to how to compose your images like the pros featuring 5 separate videos on my favourite elements of composition

CAMERA SETTINGS

Learn all about the settings required to use in all situations from full daylight to sunrise / sunset

SURFERS OR WAVES

Whether you are shooting surfers or just waves only, there are a few different things to look for and consider and this section will take you through these scenarios

SLOW SHUTTER / MOTION

An increasingly popular technique in surf photography. There are 3 specific types of slow shutter techniques to master and this section takes you step by step through exactly how to do them.

TRIPOD  / MONOPOD

Should you use a Tripod or just handhold your camera. This section will tell you what to do when and why.

UNDERSTANDING SURFING

The greater understanding you have of surfing as an activity and the movements surfers make, the better you will be able to anticipate the most photogenic moments. This section gives you some of the key things to learn and understand.

WEATHER / SURF REPORTS

Great shots can often require great conditions. Learn how to read a surf and weather report to forecast when the best days will be to shoot waves at your specific location.

PREPARATION MINDSET

Preparation is key to getting great shots. Learn the checklist of everything to prepare for prior to a shoot to ensure you are ready to go when the conditions are good

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY LENSES

You don’t need the most expensive gear on the market but if you are looking for what gear generally works best for surf photography then this will have your answers.

EDITING

This section is an uncomplicated basic editing overview to give your newly shot, sharp, well composed images a little extra visual boost.

Includes my own basic preset I start every edit with and how you can set it up in Lightroom

SHOOTING IN THE WATER

As you progress with surf photography you may find yourself wanting to get in the water to be a bit closer to the action. This section gives you an introduction to this process, from gear to knowledge and a step by step safe approach

LEARN ALL THE TECHNIQUES TO CAPTURE IMAGES LIKE THESE