Shooting Surfing Photos From in the Water
- By: Chaz Curry
Regardless of how much I get paid doing it, I shoot surfing simply because I love it. I can’t put into words that fleeting moment between a surfer and I while we share the same existence in the belly of a wave, it’s indescribable. The only thing I can say is that you’ll have to experience it for yourself.
On most days I opt out for my telephoto lens and monopod; there just isn’t the kind of connection between the surfer, the sea, and myself when I shoot from land. To me, it’s lifeless and uninspiring.
MY CAMERA GEAR
* Nikon D3
* Fisheye 16mm lens
* SPL Water Housing
* GoPro HD Video Camera
* Viper fins
* Rip Curl Wetsuit
TECHNICAL JARGON
* Shoot in burst/continuous mode
* Use a FAST shutter speed (ex. 1/1000)
* Set your aperture to f/5.6 or f/8
* Get as close to subject as possible
* Watch out for the wave!
Camera: Nikon D3
Focal Length: 16 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec.
Aperture: f/8
ISO/Film: 250
Location: South Carlsbad, California
Talent In The Water: Scott Poupis, Grant Eads
Camera: Nikon D3
Focal Length: 16 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec.
Aperture: f/8
ISO/Film: 100
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Camera: Nikon D3
Focal Length: 16 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec.
Aperture: f/9
ISO/Film: 100
Location: Nicaragua
Talent In The Water: Scott Poupis
Camera: Nikon D3
Focal Length: 16 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec.
Aperture: f/8
ISO/Film: 100
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Talent In The Water: Scott Poupis
Camera: Nikon D3
Focal Length: 16 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec.
Aperture: f/8
ISO/Film: 100
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Camera: Nikon D3
Focal Length: 16 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec.
Aperture: f/5
ISO/Film: 800
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Talent In The Water: Scott Poupis
Camera: Nikon D3
Focal Length: 16 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec.
Aperture: f/8
ISO/Film: 500
Location: Newport Beach, California
Talent In The Water: Scott Poupis
Camera: Nikon D3
Focal Length: 16 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec.
Aperture: 5.6
ISO/Film: 100
Location: Newport Beach, California
Talent In The Water: Scott Poupis, Rachael Trapp
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Kathleen Crossley
“Stunning” Thank you kindly for posting!
Stephanie S.
Wow. I’m a photographer and template designer from Michigan, and there are just some things I would never think to shoot. These are stunning. I would love to have to opportunity to shoot from in the water like this some day. Thanks for posting!