OM System OM-1 – My Real World Review & Impressions
This is my real-world review of the OM SYSTEM OM-1 camera. It is based on my personal experiences on various projects that were part of the OM-1 launch campaign…
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The Quarantine – Short Film
The Quarantine Imagine a highly contagious & deadly diarrhoea virus, aka the sH1T Virus. Well, in my latest short film this is a reality. It’s a short story about an adventure photographer (guess who…) that gets stuck at home because of a massive outbreak of the sH1T Virus. After several days of self-quarantine at home, his mind…
Break Free – My Olympus E-M1 Mark III Film
Break FreeMy Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Short Film Scroll Down For More Details The Hero Shots Of The Film CLICK TO DOWNLOAD IN FULL RESOLUTION FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY! Film Summary This is the story of a photographer, who breaks free beyond the physical limits and, thanks to the new Olympus E-M1 Mark…
Belgium 24 Challenge – Olympus E-M5 Mark III
In September 2019, Olympus asked me if I wanted to test the yet-to-be-released OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera. With less than 2 weeks notice I figured I needed a project that could test not only the camera but also myself.
A project that would show what the camera was capable of and, more importantly, what the camera stands for Freedom and Exploration.
Podcast: Photographic Philosophy by Joel Coleman
A couple of days ago I had the opportunity to sit down and record a podcast with fellow ocean and surf photographer Joel Coleman for his awesome Photography Philosophy podcast.
The Ultimate Photography Backpack – My Atlas Athlete Pack Review
The never-ending search for the perfect, all-in-one, carry-on compliant, multi-day-treck camera backpack is over. This is my Atlas Athlete Pack review.
How to Sync Presets from Lightroom Classic to Lightroom CC & Mobile
It’s finally here! The easy (official) way to synchronise your Lightroom Classic Presets with Lightroom CC and Lightroom Mobile.
Faroe Islands Photography Journal (APOL EP37-38-39)
In April 2018 I had the opportunity to travel back to my favourite place on earth. A wild, little group of 18 islands in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. Tucked away half way between Scotland and Iceland, not even a dot on the world map. The Faroe Islands. I spent a week-long exploring the…
Scotland Photography Packlist + Photos (APOL EP32-33-34)
I had initially planned to head off to Austria for a week. But soon found myself looking further. I wanted snow, drama, colour, contrast and a wild landscape. And Austria just didn’t feel right for that. So Scotland it was!
The High-Res Mode of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
The Hi-Res Mode is a special feature on select Olympus cameras. It allows you to shoot an up to 80MP image with a 20MP sensor. And today I’d like to dive a little more into the technology behind this mind-bending feature, specifically on the OM-D E-M1 Mark II.
How to use Photo Mechanic to speed up your Photography Workflow
Today we’re talking about my favourite photography application: Photo Mechanic. And I also have a giveaway… click to find out more
EP31 – Improve Your Photography Composition Techniques
In EP31 of Adventure Photography on Location I’m exploring famous Lake Bled in Slovenia and I share some of my favourite composition rules & tools with you and how I use them to improve my photography composition techniques.
My Complete Photography Workflow in 10 Steps
This is my complete photography workflow. I show you all the steps I go through after I finish a shoot. From importing to organising, from folder and file structure to editing all the way to backing up locally and to the cloud.
Smart Previews – Why Every Photographer Should Use Them
Interested in speeding up your lightroom, free up your drives, editing previews and creating an instant backup of your files… ALL IN ONE! Then we should talk about Smart Previews!
10 Lightroom Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know
These are 10 Lightroom Hacks, tricks and shortcuts you probably don’t know about Lightroom or you didn’t know Lightroom is capable of. My list of Lightroom shortcuts and how I use them daily to improve my editing speed or just get around the application in a more efficient way.
EP30 – Huskies and Minimalism in Lapland
In EP30 of Adventure Photography on Location I”m still in Lapland. We head off on a husky tour (coolest thing ever btw!) and then I try myself at arctic minimalism photography…
EP29 – Photography in -24ºC in Lapland
In EP29 of Adventure Photography on Location, I’m in Lapland – Finland. I managed to sneak away from the family for a day or 2 and spend my Christmas in -24ºC getting some shots of the frozen landscapes.
Lightroom Tutorial – The Power Of Local Adjustments
In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to make use of Local Adjustments tools inside Adobe Lightroom Classic CC to shift the focus of your image to a certain area of the photograph.
EP28 – Chasing Winter
In EP28 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m off chasing winter and go to test out the long exposure capabilities of the Olympus E-M1 Mark II + 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO with a 4 second handheld shot!
SmallRig E-M1 Mark II Cage Review
This is my review of the SmallRig Cinema Cage for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Do you need a cage for your E-M1 Mark II? Let’s find out!
EP27 – Little Switzerland in Luxembourg
In EP27 of Adventure Photography on Location I’m exploring the beautiful nature and rock formations in a place called Little Switzerland in Luxembourg aka Müllertal.
The Pamir Highway – A Visual Journey
A collection of images, videos and thought about the most epic road trip I ever had the pleasure of going on: The Pamir Highway.
My week at the Banff Mountain Film Festival
I had just spent 2 weeks off-grid on the Pamir Highway and had finally connected again when this email showed up in my inbox (amongst a few others…):
EP20 + EP21 – The Lenin Peak Expedition (7,134m // 23,400ft)
In EP20 & 21 of APOL I go on my biggest adventure yet as I spend 3 weeks in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan to attempt the famous Lenin Peak. The so called easiest 7000m mountain on the planet.
EP19 – The Grand Canyon Of Central Asia
In EP19 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m at the so called Grand Canyon of Central Asia: the Charyn Canyon.
I’m on Photog Adventures Podcast!
Last month a had the chance to chat to fellow adventurers and photographers Aaron and Brendon from photogadventures.com
EP18 – Altitude Sickness in Kazakhstan
In EP18 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m travelling to and photographing Kazakhstan and suffer some pretty bad altitude sickness…
EP17 – Photographing Spitzkoppe – Namibia
In EP17 I’m about to photograph some of my favourite Namibia moments, in the middle of nowhere at a place called Spitzkoppe. Come join me!
Olympus PT-EP14 Underwater Housing Review
I took the Olympus PT-EP14 underwater housing to the test. This is my in depth review and guide about how to get the most out of the E-M1 Mark II for surf photography.
Namibia Short Film
Olympus Australia sent me on assignment to show off the filming capabilities of the OM-D E-M1 Mark II. So I set out to create a short film about my Namibia adventure.
EP16 – Deadvlei
In EP16 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m at the oldest desert on the planet: the Namib Desert of Namibia. Join to on an adventure to Deadvlei.
GetLost Travel Magazine
Last year I had the honour of writing the photo tips section for the travel magazine: GetLost. And I just signed up for another year!
The M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO Filter Guide
I’ve created a Filter Guide for the M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens. With this guide I’m hoping to help you get the most out of this amazing Olympus lens.
EP15 – The Panorama Route
In EP15 of Adventure Photography On Location I continue my journey north through South Africa and follow the famous Panorama Route. On today’s menu: Epic views and raging waterfalls. Join me as I put the weather sealing of my camera to the extreme test.
EP14 – South Africa – The Gorge
In EP14 of Adventure Photography On Location I get my feet wet as I follow a river upstream and explore my way down into the cracks and canyons of the Drakensberg into a place called ‘The Gorge’.
EP13 – South Africa – The Berg
In EP13 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m climbing to the top of the worlds tallest cascading water in the Drakensberg – aka The Berg.
EP12 – FAIL
EP12 of Adventure Photography On Location is a total fail… it’s not always perfect and what would an adventure be without occasionally failing, right?
I’m On Patreon
A few months ago I was travelling around Iceland thinking of a new way of sharing my adventures beyond the photos I take.
So I started a YouTube channel, sharing a unique behind the scenes look into my journey, adventures and travels as a photographer. ‘Adventure Photography On Location’ was born!
EP11 – South Africa – Cape Town
In EP11 of Adventure Photography On Location I climb the famous Lion’s Head mountain in Cape Town to capture the golden flares and sunrise light.
EP10 – Kayaking A Drowned Forest
In EP10 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m taking you along on an overnight kayaking trip to Kangaroo Valley where we camp near a drowned forest.
EP09 – Belmore Falls
In EP09 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m heading off-the-grid for a few days on a quest to capture the iconic Belmore Falls in the upper Kangaroo Valley in NSW Australia.
How I Edit Landscape Photos in Lightroom
Today I’d like to share a short 10min video on how I edit landscape photos in Lightroom and a little bit about the story behind this rather special place.
EP08 – Blue Mountains: From Peak to Canyon
In Episode 08 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m exploring the the Blue Mountains of Australia. Capturing vast landscape images of the Hanging Rock as well as tropical canyons deep down in the valleys of the Mountains.
Best Of 2016
My favourite images of 2016. Without further words I’d like to share my best of 2016. A personal selection of 30 images from over 30,000 images captured in 2016.
The Nomads Bus – Surf, Salt & Wine
On my second visit to the Nomads Bus I made short a film about what it feels like to enjoy good times on the converted adventure seeking hostel on wheels.
EP07 – Kayaking The Glacier Lagoon
In EP07 I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of my favourite adventure photos of Iceland. The kayaking shot in the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland.
EP06 – Chasing Autumn
In EP06 I’m chasing autumn as I take you along on a four day trip to the Eifel in Germany as we explore landscapes, castles and capture atmospheric autumn photos.
EP05 – Aerial Photography Over Iceland
In Episode 05: I test my Aerial Photography skills as I fly over Iceland including a landing on top of a glacier and one next to steaming thermal springs. Including 10 aerial photography tips + a brand new Lightroom Preset Pack for download!
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Preview
Photokina 2016 – Olympus has announced the new flagship mirrorless OM-D camera, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Let’s dive straight into my preview
Publication: Photo Review Magazine
Today I’m sharing my latest feature with australian photography magazine Photo Review – issue 69 Sep-Nov. Now available all around Australia and online.
EP04 – Between Continents
Follow along as I take you underwater between continents and snorkelling between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates in Silfra – Iceland.
EP03 – Kayaking Into Sunset
In Episode 03 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m taking you along to the best sunset we’ve had so far in Iceland, as we go kayaking into sunset.
EP02 – Chasing Waterfalls
Follow along as I explore 3 very different waterfalls and make the most of the rainy conditions we’ve been having in Iceland. I’ll be showing you how I use ultra wide angle lenses all the way to a 600mm lens to achieve my shots.
EP01 – Hidden Canyon
So after many weeks and countless hours of preparation and thanks to the help of Olympus AU I’ve finally made it to Iceland. And in the very first episode of the new video series: Adventure Photography On Location I’m taking you along from Budapest to Iceland all the way into a canyon on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in the far west of Iceland.
The Balkans – A Month In Review
Last month was supposed to be a month off. No work. Just hang out and enjoy the ride. – I shot 2957 photos… and I don’t even feel guilty about it! Click here to find out why…
The Nomads Bus
Almost 2 years ago I heard about this Belgian couple who had imported an american school bus from the USA to Belgium and planned on converting it into a pow and wave chasing hostel on wheels. A few weeks ago I turned it into a double passion project.
How I became an Olympus Visionary
My story of becoming an ambassador for a the camera brand Olympus. 2 years of determination, hard work and a clear plan. How I became an Olympus Visionary.
Expo: Natur Wasser und Licht. A success!
On Thursday the 26th of May 2016 I opened my first personal exhibition in the my hometown of St. Vith in Belgium. With over 150 people attending the vernissage I couldn’t have wished for a better outcome! Thank you to everyone who took the time to come and took a look at my work from the past few years. It was incredible for me to be able to share my passion with the people I hadn’t seen in a few years and seeing the interest and fascination for my rather exotic passion just blew me away.
Publication: Field and Forest
The guys over at Field & Forest recently picked up some of my images along with a short story about my recent little weekend adventure out in the High Fens and published it on their Journal Field and Forest is a sort of celebration of adventure and discovery. Founded by Megan McLellen and Emanuel Smedbøl, who wanted to share the joys…
Interview: BRF2 Mundart
Since I can remember I’ve spoken the local german dialect: Plattdeutsch.
So it was a great honour to have been invited to the local german speaking radio BRF and do an interview about my past travels and about my upcoming exhibition here in my hometown of St Vith.
Of course: it’s all in Plattdeutsch
Photographic Exhibition Triangel St-Vith
After months of planning and working I’m thrilled to officially announce an exhibition of my work in my home town of St Vith in Belgium. Nature, Water and Light. It will be the first time I’m organising my own exhibition. It’s been 3 years since I’ve last visited and …
The Sandy Feet
2016 has gone off to a great start and so far I’ve been on the road every single day this year. Which is why I’d like to introduce you to my latest, ongoing project: The Sandy Feet. A platform where I’m sharing
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS Pro – A Game Changer!
Today Olympus announced a brand new lens to the Pro lineup: the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO. A 600mm full frame equivalent super telephoto lens. And it’s a game changer!
With it being only 28cm long and around 1.3Kg heavy there’s no arguing: this is the most portable super telephoto lens a prefessional could ask for…
Best Of 2015
2015 was a year packed with all kinds of photography. From shooting the heaviest wave on the planet to climbing volcanos in Nicaragua to learning from one of the photographers I’ve looked up to for years: Chris Burkard. 2015 had it all.
What’s In My Camera Bag?
I’ve been on the road since August and couldn’t be happier with the choice of camera equipment I’ve packed. Back in 2014 when I switched from a Canon 1D and range of heavy lenses my goal was to reduce the weight of my camera gear to under 10Kg (22lb) as I knew I was going to be travelling for a long period in 2015.
It’s really all about removing as much as possible and reducing the packlist to the ultimate minimum.
To further reduce the weight of my equipment I also switched from a fully upgraded…
Paragliding Big Sur
Social Media is a strange thing. Sometimes it feels like you’re fighting for likes, shares, comments and numbers, then other times it becomes the very best platform to connect and link up with the best people possible.
Last weekend was one of those occasions where it proved to be the gateway to something new and exciting!.
I stumbled across a comment by Cromac O’Brian saying he’d be flying in Big Sur this weekend. I got curious and got in touch with him and it turns out he’s a passionate adventurer and paraglider. After a short conversation it was obvious I was going to be going to Big Sur for the weekend and shoot whatever was going to be happening there. If I could score a ride paragliding over California’s most impressive piece of coastline that was a bonus of course.
The Underwater Model Shoot
Shooting models underwater was something I had never tried before. And it was definitely a challenge!
Follow along on this special photo story and find out about the difficulties and problems we encountered, what equipment was used and how we edited the images to create an ‘out-of-this-world’ feeling to them.
We were camping at a place that had this long pier across the shallow reef which lead to a much deeper section of the ocean. And as we went snorkeling around Raiatea – an island in French Polynesia – we immediately noticed the clarity was beyond…
How to change the surf movie industry.
Every now and then something comes along and just blows everyone’s mind. Sets a new standard. Takes creativity and the way we think about everything to a new level.
The new movie about John John Florence is one of those things.
Probably the best thing I’ve seen since sliced bread…
California Road Trip
Did you know that in California, with 8 free days and a fully decked out van it is frowned upon to not go on a road trip.
And so I did.
Inspired by the amazing imagery I’ve been seeing and working with at Chris Burkards studio over the past month I set out to capture my own version of the Californian epicness that Yosemite, Death Valley and the connecting roads have to offer.
With my trusted E-M1 and a couple of lenses the hunt for breathtaking views, golden light and empty spaces was on…
The Chris Burkard Internship
I know how to use a camera, I’ve never really touched anything but full manual mode. So why the heck am I doing an unpaid internship that required me to move to from Sydney to California?
Because I love photography and I want to learn what it takes to make this passion of mine something I can live off.
When it comes to learning new things there is nothing better than placing yourself on that hard school bench again. Shut your mouth, do what you are told and learn from the…
Billabong Pro 2015 Tahiti
In August 2015 the World Surf League took over the famous surf spot Teahupoo in Tahiti for a few days to hold one of the most exciting surf competitions on the planet, the Billabong Pro.
I made a selection of 40 images of the WSL Billabong Pro 2015 in Tahiti for you to enjoy. Have fun watching!
The Road To Teahupoo
Come and enjoy a short film of my journey to Teahupoo during the month of August. From getting lost in the dense bushes of Moorea all the way to pounding waves at world famous surf break at Teahupoo – French Polynesia has tons to offer and this is my attempt to do it justice. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
Why F-Stop Gear makes the best camera bags.
When it comes to camera bags there’s no right or wrong…
well, that’s what I always thought until I found a company called F-Stop Gear.
F-Stop Gear is the first brand to make a dedicated internal camera unit (ICU) – basically a camera bag inside a camera bag. The great thing is that…
Backpacking in French Polynesia
French Polynesia may not ring big bells in most people’s ears. Situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean halfway between Sydney and Los Angeles, not even a dot on the world map it’s quite a remote and exquisite location. And if you’re not a big sailor like captain Cook or a lucky retired person searching the oceans of the world for a place to anchor your boat you might never think of going to this tiny dot on the world map. But if you are…
Liquidised: From Ocean to Acrylic
From picking the camera settings all the way to finding it’s proud spot on a customer’s wall. A photo travels a long way before it reaches it’s final destination.
This is the story of one of my favourite shots: Liquidised – from Ocean to Acrylic
The Birth Of A Prototype
Dust is blocking my nose and the smell of resin is creeping into my head. I’m watching a master at work: Corey Graham is deep inside his own world creating something new.
<< Ideas just sit with me for weeks, even months sometimes! I dream about them and if I don't bring them to life I won't stop dreaming about them. >>
I suddenly realise that I’m not only meeting a legend at work – but…
Western Australia On Fire
With a rather larger swell hitting WA last weekend the amount of big wave footage and imagery has been firing up the internet. Here a video I found earlier today with some quite monumental waves breaking at big wave spot ‘The Right’.
Snowy McAlister 2015
I’m more of a big barrelling slab style wave type of guy… but, when a fine selection of the best loggers are gathered on your home beach to compete at the annual Snowy McAlister Winter Longboarding Competition you have to go check it out, and so I did.
Having never really shot this type of surfing it was a new challenge to me…
Underwater Sunsets
The conditions were just right for an experiment I had in mind for weeks!
With an idea of combining slow shutter speeds, sunset, surf, underwater, silhouettes and some more experimental stuff I started to swim out just as the sun was setting. But I misjudged my timing and arrived at the point break a minute after the sun had set. Luckily…
Deadmans & Winki Session
Today was a positive surprise!
Yesterday a crazy south wind whipped up some waves and in combination with a smaller ground swell and a surprising turn in the winds today was magic: Off-shore & glassy conditions with a solid 6-8ft swell from the south.
Not many places on the Northern Beaches of Sydney do well with a swell from the south, but if you look far enough you’ll find…
Learning Surf Photography
It’s Tuesday the 12th of May – 8AM. I’m meeting up with Josh, an ambitious, 13 year old photographer from Yeppoon QLD who has flown in to do a 2 day surf photography workshop with me. The forecast is looking great for the week – with a building south swell and moderate off-shore winds, the perfect conditions to learn everything about…
Dee Why Point Session
To finish off this weeks one-on-one workshop with 13 year old Josh we had a last, early session this morning at Dee Why point. And what a session it was! Josh spent the first 2 hours shooting before he had to leave to catch his flight then I took over and shot for another 2 hours. The tide dropped further and the conditions made for some heavy waves to surf (and swim in). All in all: Fun!
Video : Air New Zealand’s Safety Safari
I really love the creativity Air NZ has put into their safety videos. This one of course deserves a mention on the SurfLove blog.
Win a Surf Photo Session
Ever wanted some photos of yourself surfing? Of course you do! Well this could be the easiest chance to get an awesome sequence of yourself grabbing the rail and pulling into that double overhead barrel. More of a logger? Why not get a shot of yourself cruising along the lip of a wave in style with the rising sun lighting up your path?
Well any of that is possible… all you need to do is….
When The Light Is Right
I have come to favour cloudy days with patches of blue sky – they make for more dramatic backdrops in my photos and tend to create a moody atmosphere opposed to a plain blue sky or even worse a totally grey and colourless one. But I was proven wrong the other day.
Yesterday morning was one of those days where I had none of the above…
Deep Indonesia 2015 Photo Competition
I am very proud to announce that one of my personal favourite, abstract underwater images has received an honourable mention at the surf category of the Deep Indonesia 2015 Photo Competition.
With amazing judges like the ones below it really is an honour to be amongst the selected:
Winkipop Session
A gallery of images shot at Winki on Sunday the 3rd of May 2015.
Besides it being just about as grey as it can get there were some pretty good waves on offer. Enjoy the ‘dark’ gallery.
If you like an image and want it in full resolution please contact me or send me a message on Facebook and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Mirrorlessons Interview
I recently did an interview that was featured on an article about professional photographers shooting sports with mirrorless cameras on www.mirrorlessons.com. It is a great honour to be part of the list and I would like to thank the guys at mirrorlessons for selecting me / my work. And of course thanks to Olympus Australia for supporting…
New Printing Options
There is now a new printing option available on the SurfLove Print Store: Print Only
Printed on high quality metallic paper and safely wrapped in a protective tube the ‘Print Only’ option offers a light and more affordable solution to safely deliver prints all around the world at a lower cost. Available in 2 different sizes:
Olympus E-M1 + Zuiko ED 300mm f/2.8 Review
My review of the Zuiko 300mm f/2.8 ED lens combined with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera. A very interesting combination resulting in a 600mm f/2.8 lens on Olympus’ flagship camera.
Rip Curl PRO 2015
Read a summary of my short trip down to Bells Beach to capture the final days of the World Surf League event, the Rip Curl Pro 2015 and of course a selection of my favourite images captured over the time down there.
Video: This Is Surfing
This short film is collection of my favorite clips that I have shot over the past several years. It is also a tribute to a era when you used to have to wait a few years for the latest surf film to come out. Campaign 2 was one of the lasts of it’s kind. Back when surfing used to be edgy and surf flicks got you incredibly amped to go out and charge your local surf break.
Hopefully this short film will do the same and to those who lived in that era, bring back some fond memories.
A Surf Photographer’s Struggle
In the eyes and through the lens of a surf photographer things like wind, waves, rain and so many other factors of nature become the primary mood indicator of the day. In the few years I have now been fascinated by the ocean there is one thing I have learnt: Nature doesn’t like us.
Best of Quiksilver Pro 2015
Brazilians dancing, singing, hooting and making a lot of noise in general: Brazilian Filipe Toledo just won the first Championship Tour (CT) event by finishing his last wave if a perfect 10 score. The only perfect 10 of the whole men’s event.
D’bah Freesurf Sessions
It’s Saturday, 4.55AM. Two bags and myself are waiting on the side of the road near my apartment in Queenscliff. No wind. I can smell the salt in the air and in the distance I can hear a constant deep rumble. It’s PUMPING and I’m about to get on a flight. The previous afternoon I…
Best of AOS Day 5-9
Here a selection of my favourite images of the last 4 days of the Australian Open Of Surfing in Manly. I’d like to thank the team from IMG and the AOS for letting me be part of the official media team and of course to Rod Owen for sharing the job with me. And…
My packlist for the Australian Open Of Surfing 2015
The past few days have been quite a challenge for me and my gear. I was part of the official media team of the Australian Open Of Surfing and 3 reasons why the AOS was a challenging event to shoot: I was part of the official team and a fast delivery of high quality images was crucial.…
Best of the AOS – Day 2 – 4
As most people know the surf wasn’t great from day 2-4 at the Australian Open Of Surfing and I thought I’d pack the best images all into one post. The forecast is for more surf as of day 5 and I’m hoping to publish one gallery of ‘best of’ images per day as of then. For now,…
Hurley Aus Open Of Surfing DAY1
Day 1 is over and here’s a few of the best photos of the day. Enjoy. Surf conditions were pretty clean and off shore this morning, but it turned choppy and got smaller later on… Head over to the official Hurley AOS website to find more of my photos All images were…
Hurley Australian Open Of Surfing 2015
I’m proud to announce that, this year again, I will be part of the official media team of the Hurley Australian Open Of Surfing in Manly from February 7-15th. I’m sure this year will have some exceptional surfing on offer too with a really great list of top athletes coming to Manly: 2015 HAOS Men’s…
Dee Why On Fire
Not often does it get this big and perfect in the middle of summer at Dee Why Point.
But things lined up perfectly and with a solid swell and a light offshore breeze the point started producing some heavy, barrelling waves for about 3 days straight with a peak in size on Saturday morning.
Kangaroo Valley
The Kangaroo River flows into Lake Yarrunga which is formed by Tallowa Dam. This means the river is a very slow flowing river and a great place to bring your/hire a canoe for a multi day trip. With the possibility to camp pretty much anywhere (for free!) and a lot of ‘side rivers’ you can paddle up to, there is a huge area to be explored.
The Calm – Brian Bielmann
Probably one of the most legendary surf photographers of our time. What an inspiration – Cunningham did a great little short video on him here. ” I got a chance to go to the North Shore and spend a couple days with surf photographer, Brian Bielmann. At age 18 he packed his bags and, with…
Chris Burkard
Today I am proud to announce that I will be part of Chris Burkard’s team in 2015. Starting in September 2015 – I will travel to California for at least 4 months to see, learn and be part of the backend of Chris’ business and what is involved in being a world famous and successful surf, adventure,…
The Spirit Of Surfing
Joaquin and Julian Azulay, two Argentinian brothers are releasing their new movie: Gauchos Del Mar – “Our aim is also to show the communities and crafts that have been forgotten, and to interact and learn from the local cultures, which have been so generous to us. We also want to show the connection between humans…
Mocean Blurs
Slow shutter speeds in surf & wave photography can be very challenging. Especially if you are working handheld, in the pouring rain, in a raging storm! The waves weren’t great in the recent weeks, so in order not to completely depress and start shooting things I really don’t care about, I decided to give slow shutter…
Craig Anderson for HUF
No one surfs with quite as much style as mr Anderson does… this short video for HUF Footwear shows it again. Click to watch the video
Wet vs Dry Port
The guys over at Aquatech put together a great tutorial video on how to shoot your underwater housing ports for surf. It’s really worth a watch for every surf photographer out there. I use all the techniques mentioned in the video with my ZEN (dome) port and Olympus (flat) port and find that these work great.…
Chasing Storms
Nature has been putting on quite the show over Sydney in the past few days, with some very dramatic storm fronts pulling over the blue skies in the late afternoon creating apocalyptic style scenes. A great opportunity to make use of the Live Comp mode on my Olympus E-M1 and thought I’d write a little bit about…
SurfLove 2015 Calendar
I’m proud to announce that the 2015 SurfLove calendar has finally arrived! A selection of my favourite photographs from the past year combined into a clean and neat looking calendar for the coming year 2015. Find a few more previews in the link below – or just click the image.
Olympus PT-EP11 Review
Introduction It’s been a bit over 2 weeks now since the long awaited Olympus underwater housing, the PT-EP11 for the E-M1 arrived at my doorstep. The housing is designed for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 (only) and wraps around the camera perfectly and allows full access to all controls of the camera. And boy, she is my new favourite toy!…
Sit back, relax and be amazed!
You take the most powerful waves on the planet, some of the best surfers and film it with a camera that is capable of filming at 1000 frames per second and voila! you have just captured the essence of surfing. (this is worth watching in HD and full screen with the volume right up. sit back,…
Canon 1D Mk IV vs Olympus E-M1
For a few weeks now I have owned both a Canon 1D Mark IV and an Olympus E-M1. And it is time to compare these 2 excellent cameras. This comparison is about my experience switching from Canon to Olympus and it is in no way a scientific comparison of numbers and facts. I will go through…
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 & M.Zuiko x1.4 Tele Converter
Let’s talk about gear! Like most of you already know I’m currently switching from Canon to Olympus. Mainly for weight and size reasons. A few months back I heard about the development of a M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 lens and soon after about the x1.4 Tele Converter. This news and knowing the size and weight would play…
SurfLove going mirrorless
For quite some time I have been thinking about adding a mirrorless camera to my setup and eventually switching to mirrorless systems only. What is mirrorless? There is a ton of information out there and I think explaining it into detail would lead us down a completely different path. In short: mirrorless cameras don’t have, like the…
Taj Burrow and Mark Mathews at The Right
Surf photographer Mark Mathews taking it to the ultimate level fully knowing he was going to not make it out of a +25ft wave to get the shot of pro surfer Taj Burrow at one of the heaviest waves on this planet: The Right in Western Australia. Brave or just stupid?? We will see the…
Publication: Surfin’ Life Japan
Proud to be published on this month’s Surf’n Life magazine. The shot was taken at Manly Beach back in February 2014 at the Hurley Australian Open of Surfing where I was shooting as part of the official media team for the event. The photo was taken with a Canon 7D and a Canon 600mm f/4 …
ASP becomes WSL
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) is changing it’s name to World Surf League – WSL Here’s a short video by the ASP about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuiXrg08j_8 And what ASP SEO Paul Speaker has to say about it: “At the start of the 2015 season, we will change our name to the World Surf League (WSL). We’re…
Why a new SurfLove website?
Many people have asked me why create a new site and why split things into 2? The answer is simple: The SurfLove Blog will have regular updates and will focus on the technical part of surf photography and the gear I use and why I choose to use it including reviews, reports and comparisons. It will…
Surf Photography Course
Surf Photography Lessons Take your GoPro / DSLR to the next level and shoot alongside and learn with professional surf photographer Chris Eyre-Walker – SurfLove Photography. Own a GoPro or a digital camera and passionate about taking photos of the beach, ocean, surf and waves? Or even underwater photos? Learn how to step away from the average GoPro surf…
SurfLove 3.0
The new SurfLove is here. It’s new, it’s fresh and it’s different. The SurfLove website has now changed for the 3rd time in it’s time of existence. Each updated version came with new things and new goals and ambitions. This time I’d like to introduce the News / Blog section as being the front end of…
SurfLove at the Painter’s Gallery
If you find some time in the coming weeks you should definitely go check out my little addition to the painters’ gallery in Manly. It’s a 45×30″ (115x76cm) acrylic print from the shot ‘Blue Curtain’. The Manly Painters’ Gallery can be found in 44 Market Lane in Manly (just past the Backpackers when you are heading towards the…
Publications in June & July
I’m proud to see that some of my photos have made it as photo of the day or staff picks on different websites all across the web. With publications on: www.magicseaweed.com: Photo of the Day on June 6 2014 June 16 2014 July 3 2014
Publication: TheInertia.com
I’m proud to announce that SurfLove is now a contributor to The Inertia. You can find a selection of 20 of my photos from the past 10 months of surf- ocean- and wave photography with a short description about the photo and where it comes from and how it got there. Check it out in the…
National Geographic photo contest
I recently entered two of my shots into the Nation Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.The competition is strong, but I figure if I don’t try I will never know right?Do me a favour and take a minute and vote for them here & hereCheersChris
SurfLove at Jelly Fish Cafe Manly
Since Friday you can enjoy an excellent coffee at Jellyfish Café right on the beach front at North Steyne – Manly whilst looking at some 2 SurfLove prints. Hopefully there will be more photos hanging up very soon. And the best thing?! You can actually buy the photos on the spot!
SurfLove 2.0
SurfLove 2.0The new SurfLove.com.au website is ready.A few changes to the style and structure have been made and a lot of things have changed on the back end of the website. Using a complete new platform.The focus is now more on a portfolio style and the old ‘sort-be-date’ galleries have been moved a little back.…
Hurley Australian Open Of Surfing
After the Australian Open of Surfing quite a few people have gotten in touch with SurfLove.This time it’s JS Industries picking a couple of photos of Julian Wilson riding their new board the Hippee. Watch out for this particular shot on their website and campaign for the new board. Check out their website to see some of SurfLove’s photos…
ChrisEyreWalker.com Gone Social!
I’ve spent the last few days setting up the social media accounts for my photography work. Find my work now on Facebook, Goolge+, Instagram, Flickr and even Twitter. So no reason to miss a single shot. add the other stuff too (500px, youpic, viewbug) If you see me down at the beach one morning don’t forget to say hi.