A-Frame Photography - A Surfing and Ocean Related Stock Photo Agency

WINNING

2012-01-24T09:18:00.000-08:00

Award season is in full swing and the A-Frame Crew has been cleaning up. Here is the list of current blue ribbon recipients (in no particular order)

TWSurf Magazine Photo of the Year - Winner: Jason Kenworthy
Flare Surf. Red Bull Minor Threat Trip 2011. Surfer: Bruce Irons.

SURFER Magazine Photo of the Year - Winner: Zak Noyle
Tahitian Perfection. Surfer: Christian Redongo. Teahupoo, Tahiti.

ESeMMY AWARDS: Photographer of the Year - Winner: Ryan Miller
Eastern Surf Magazine salutes one of the right coast’s finest.

Red Bull Through My Eyes | Zak Noyle

2012-01-04T09:50:00.000-08:00

If you're on Oahu, make sure you don't miss this event on Friday, January 6th at 6 pm, The Manifest!

Zak Noyle will be showcasing his images from the recent 2011 North Shore surf season in the Red Bull Through My Eyes photo gallery. There will also be a screening of Red Bull Momentum, a short profile film on the life of Zak.

We've seen the trailer (as well as Zak's 2011 North Shore images) and are confident you'll be blown away at the footage Red Bull has put together.

If you can't make the event you can always see Zak's latest photos here.

Lost and Found

2011-10-19T10:55:00.000-07:00

Filmmaker and editor extraordinaire Doug Walker found time after his "Lost and Found" premiere in New York to put this incredible piece together on Dan Merkel.

Well worth the watch. Check it out:

Jason and Goliath

2011-09-09T10:49:00.000-07:00

Do yourself a favor and save the date for Jason Murray’s Big Wave, Goliaths of the Pacific, show opening on Friday September 16, 2011 @ the KONA Gallery in San Clemente. Jason has circled the globe with the best big wave riders on the planet and has captured some of the heaviest moments you’ve likely ever seen. Just a heads up...Murray doesn’t do small so expect big things. Everything from the catering to the prints to the bar will be larger than life. And with the WCT in town you are sure to see some of the best surfers in the world in attendance. Special thanks to: Daphne’s, Peligroso, Quiksilver and the Vine for their support.

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New York State of Mind

2011-09-08T10:52:00.000-07:00

The Quiksilver Pro New York is in full swing and, believe it or not, it’s actually living up to all the hype. Photographer to the stars and A-Frame contributor Justin Jay put it best “We’re thrilled to have the entire circus here. Nobody is more jaded than New Yorkers, but we just can’t hide our giddiness to see some world class surfing right here in our backyard.” Game on Justin. Enjoy.

To learn more about Justin Jay and his uncanny ability to mix it up with the worlds best surfers as well as the biggest names in the music industry we urge you to give this great piece done by Quiksilver a watch.

IT'S ON

2011-08-25T10:52:00.000-07:00

Photo credit: © Kenworthy/A-Frame

Hang onto your hats folks, this one is going to be a doozie. With one of the biggest purple blobs, since Laird's "Millennium Wave", heading directly at the Billabong Pro Tahiti we're in for quite a treat. Watch all of the action as it unfolds live: http://billabongpro.com/tahiti11/live-gb/

NEW AND IMPROVED

2011-07-27T13:45:00.000-07:00

Long time A-Frame contributors Tom Carey and Patrick Ruddy have both revamped their websites.

We suggest you take a look as they both have their own vibe going on and we think you’ll dig it.

BACK-2-BACK

2011-07-05T09:26:00.000-07:00

Pat Stacy scores consecutive SURFER covers
The highly anticipated SURFER Big Issue is out and boy is it a whopper. Weighing in at a hefty 5 lbs with over 265 pages the annual behemoth is chock full of incredible imagery. A-Framer's Zak Noyle, Todd Glaser, Jason Childs, Chris Burkard and Morgan Maassen scored the lion's share of the "100 Best Waves" feature and Pat Stacy locked down his second cover in a row. Job well done boys.

http://www.surfermag.com/magazine/

Don’t You Wanna?

2011-06-22T09:37:00.000-07:00

Being a surf photographer isn’t all sand between the toes and hanging with the bros. Our boy Chris Straley can tell you firsthand that it’s grueling work. Check this little clip of his recent SPY® shoot with Kauai girl and surf industry bombshell Alana Blanchard.

RUNNING WITH THE BULLS

2011-06-13T09:40:00.000-07:00

The Red Bulletin has made its decent on America and they want you to know about it. Since 2007 the magazine has grown from a Formula One centered daily to an incredible piece of branded content that distributes over 3 million copies each month between Austria, United Kingdom, South Africa, Germany, Ireland, Kuwait, Poland, New Zealand and now the good 'ol USofA.

Keep your eyes out for the Jamie O'Brien truck wraps carrying, A-Frame Ace, Zak Noyle's amazing water photography. They'll be rolling through most major cities over the next six months so watch your back.

http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Red-Bulletin-USA/001243009873175

ALL QUAD-COCO POWER

2011-05-19T10:44:00.000-07:00

We love the current state of women's surfing. In and out of the water the gals are reaching new heights of professionalism. They're fun, athletic and magnetic. We simply can't get enough of them. Recently A-Frame had the pleasure of working with APPLE on their new iMac campaign and we couldn't be more proud of the result. In a space previously reserved for giant Teahupoo barrels, little Coco has taken center stage by storm. On the eve of the much anticipated Nike Women's film Leave a Message, a high-end Gatorade campaign and a Swatch event in her name, we think you'll fall under her spell as well.

Japan Quake Benefit on April 16th

2011-04-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

If you're in the area, you won't want to miss this event at the Kona Gallery in San Clemente to benefit the people of Japan. See you there!

SCOTT SERFAS

2011-02-02T16:55:00.000-08:00

Scott Serfas shoots it all and shoots it all well. His passion runs deep and it shows in his work. We'd never label him as just a "snow" guy but we sure are proud to have him on the A-Frame team spearheading our, soon to be unveiled, SNOW division. Scott composes images that put you right in the middle of the action. "I am recognized for my ability to translate the athlete's point of view and their experience," says Serfas. "I insist on capturing scenes that illustrate the scale and magnitude of the landscape so everyone sees a realistic interpretation of what the athlete is actually doing. On top of that, I strive for a unique perspective which sometimes means I am shooting in the equipment basket attached to the outside of a helicopter or I am scaling some peak at 5am to get the sunrise." Want to see for yourself? Well, you're in luck. Scott just launched an amazing new site that anyone remotely interested in photography will surely enjoy: http://www.scottserfas.com/

Cortes Awakens

2010-11-05T13:06:00.000-07:00

Winter must be here as our resident big wave photographer Jason Murray along with a stellar crew of chargers including Jeff Clark, Shane Dorian, Mike Parsons, Greg Long, Mark Healey and Ian Walsh attacked Mavericks and Cortes Bank on the same swell.

Check out the photos and read the full story here

TRIBUTE TO ANDY IRONS

2010-11-04T11:01:00.000-07:00

ANDY IRONS - Images by A-Frame Media

The surf world lost a true champion this week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Iron’s family and all of Andy’s friends from around the world.
Peace be with you Andy. You will not be forgotten.

POINTS TAKEN

2010-10-29T10:56:00.000-07:00

Looking into the eyes of a champ

– By Matt Walker

Kelly’s wins at Lowers and Portugal add up to a virtual lock on a tenth world title – but there’s still a few questions to consider

9250 points. You’d think it would be enough of a lead to guarantee a record 10th world title. But not quite yet. Nevertheless, Kelly Slater’s commanding victories at the Hurley Lowers Pro and Rip Curl Portugal event this fall – his fourth win at Lowers over the past 20 years; his first Portugal victory to date – certainly cements his title as the best surfer ever. And it comes at a time when the definition of what makes a champ is changing before our very eyes, largely at the hands of Slater himself.

The new format? His. (Not only did he draw it up, he flexed his political muscle to make it happen.) The move toward riding unorthodox equipment? His. (Dane may get more attention for riding Rob’s leftovers and raiding dumpsters, but Kelly gets credit for winning on a 5’9” of his own design.) And of course, the competition is still his, best demonstrated in Europe, as both those who would be champions (Jordy Smith) and once were (Mick Fanning) missed opportunities to fulfill their destinies. While Fanning kept Slater from taking three in a row by taking the Quik Pro France, he failed to stop his momentum. Come Portugal, Kelly plowed past Mick – and over Smith – the only two surfers who still have a shot at the title. And now it’s an outside chance at best.

Of course none of these less quantifiable achievements keeps pundits from asking that most annoying of questions yet again: “Can he win 10?” Nor does it keep Slater from – as usual -- answering with out really answering: “I never would have fathomed a ninth title,” he said from the podium at Lowers.” I don't know what to say. It’s a long road ahead.” But that doesn’t mean the past three events didn’t offer some real insights to ponder. Here’s just a few:

1. Kelly’s won 44 times. Tom Curren’s second at 34. Think about that. Just a few years ago, Kelly had stalled just one shy of breaking Tom Curren’s record — unable to win heats, much less titles, suffering a rare spell of contest dyslexia. But since breaking that that curse in 2007, he’s averaged more than three victories a year. Portugal makes three for 2010. Does anyone really think he can’t ratchet up 45?

1 of 44 World Tour Wins

2. Kelly is only competing against himself at this point. Irons’ win at the Billabong Pro Tahiti Pro did nothing for his own chances at a fourth world title, but a rejuvenated AI could’ve been a real spoiler for Kelly. On the other hand, by making the semis in California and winning in France, Mick showed he was a real threat to steal the title in the closing events. Both are the only surfers to ever truly challenge Slates in the new millennium. And by bowing out early, both put the steering wheel firmly in Kelly’s hands – and give his former foe some extra confidence as they head to the Caribbean.

Kelly usually stays close to the lip
except on occasions like this where he takes to the shoulder

3. Kelly has three times the reason to win in PR. Whether it’s beating a new school of surfers or breaking personal records, all Kelly needs to win is a reason to push himself. But it doesn’t have to be smashing an old foe. Could simply be a fresh win in a place he’d always done poorly-- like Portugal, where his best prior result before was paltry 17th. Now consider this: the Rip Curl Search event in Puerto Rico isn’t just the first ASP world tour event ever in the Caribbean, it’s the closest to an East Coast event for the Florida native. Add that elusive tenth, and he’ll be triply motivated to make history – for the world and himself. PR Preview

4. If Slater doesn’t stay first, he may never be tenth. In years past, Kelly’s often done better coming into the closing year in something other than first, winning more titles at Pipe by coming from behind. Should he fail to clamp his 10th before Hawaii, he may wish he’d stayed number 2 and slipstreamed his way into victory.

No come from behind title at Pipe this year...

5. If Slater doesn’t get tenth this year, he may never do it. The irony of the new format is Kelly could go from world champ to another world slogger fighting to re-qualify in less than a year. The good news? That added pressure and rotating numbers doesn’t just make winning contests and titles harder — it makes doing it year after year almost impossible. And if nobody else will ever topple his records, why should he?

* Watch history unfold here

Will Kelly soon be holding up 10 fingers in Puerto Rico?

A-Frame's Chris Burkard Wins Prestigious Red Bull Illume Event

2010-09-02T10:08:00.000-07:00

Photo: Red Bull Photofiles

Burkie added yet another feather to his cap this week with his huge win at the Red Bull Illume. Not only is Chris one of the most talented new photographers on the scene today but he's probably the most humble guy in the same space. Chris lets his work speak for itself and these days that voice is getting pretty loud. The Illume event is the world's premier action and adventure sports photography competition and this year the submissions reached a staggering 22,764 images. Those were culled down to 50 finalists and Mr. Burkard came out on top of the pack with his show stopping image of Peter Mendia in a flared out green dream of a tube in Buchupero, Chile.

We couldn't be more proud of Chris and look forward to the massive celebration upon his return. Way to go Burkie!

Photo: Red Bull Photofiles

American Photo - Sports Photography

2010-08-25T15:44:00.000-07:00

Scott Serfas is one hardworking mofo and we're grateful to have him onboard as one of A-Frame's top snowboard photographers. His work is outstanding and he manages to get his talent to continually push the performance level. Case in point: "We were in the Whistler backcountry, it was late in the day, and my crew was still motivated to get shots. This was Mikkel's first time hitting the jump. He was trying a backside 180 and misjudged his speed and went way too big. He opened up like this to keep his balance. On the next try he got the trick but it just doesn't look as cool as this one."

No wonder Scott is one of the most sought after snow shooters in the world. His eye for the subtle nuances makes for some very moving photographs.

The image below was featured in a special Sports Photography piece in American Photo this month alongside some amazing images from the world of sports. Nice work Mr. Serfas.

2010 Flame Photography Awards

2010-08-02T11:11:00.000-07:00

If you're in town for the US Open this week please join us at the
Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach for the
2010 Flame Photography Awards

Pat Stacy :: Solo Exhibition at the TBWA\Chiat\Day Art Space

2010-07-22T17:30:00.000-07:00

Special thanks to keen surfer and TBWA\Chiat\Day producer, Michael Gross who, after seeing a recent Surfing Magazine cover, reached out to Pat with an invitation to hang his work in their amazing indoor city of an office. Michael had been a fan of Pat’s work, but his giant barrel cover shot of an arm raised Timmy Reyes (May 2010 issue of Surfing Magazine) pushed him over the edge to call about doing a show. Pat did a Friday afternoon presentation to a packed house and got the entire building into surf mode right before summer besieged our fine state. From Pat Stacy and everyone here at A-Frame we thank the fine folks at TBWA\Chiat\Day for their incredible hospitality and for keeping our guys on their radar. We are very grateful to say the least.

Photos: Alyssa Stacy

CHARLIE DOES SURF

2010-05-12T11:06:00.000-07:00

Kalani Robb got huge props from LOST star Dominic Monaghan during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Monaghan explains how he broke his foot while surfing with "one of the best surfer's of his generation" (Robb) and urges everyone to check out his POV barrel footage on YouTube. How cool is that you ask? Well, pretty darn cool. A-Frame Photographer / Cinematographer Pete Hodgson has engineered some incredibly effective mounting devices for his POV cams that have taken the common man on a ride through the tube. If you’ve never been barreled or if it’s just been awhile we urge you to sit back, get comfortable and ride along with Kalani and Pete as they take you through a tour of the green room. http://www.youtube.com/user/HodgsonHawaii

Is There Aloha in the Water?

2010-04-21T17:21:00.000-07:00

Check this great Zak Noyle interview by the Swiss powerhouse SF (Schweizer Fernsehen). Zak is such a humble artist that even though we can’t understand the interview, his passion comes through as if you just did a Rosetta Stone course. Have a look and you’ll see what we mean.

SF unterwegs vom 16.04.2010

Cover Boy

2010-03-31T15:41:00.000-07:00

Male model, turned A-Frame Photographer, Ryan Miller has claimed his second consecutive cover of the much talked about Australian surf magazine STAB. Miller isn't new to the cover game but scoring back to back covers of the same publication is quite a feat. American magazine, TWSurf, got onto Ryan's work earlier this year with a Dane Reynolds cover (Feb 2010 issue) and he's been featured in both Surfer, Surfing and The Surfer's Journal on a regular basis over the last few years. He's become a favorite among the new school crew of surfers, not only because he has a knack for cover shots, but he's just plain fun to be around. His commercial work has blossomed recently as well with campaigns for Casio, O'Neill and DVS/Matix. For now it looks like his modeling career will unfortunately take a backseat to his photography. It's just rare that a photographer can be as equally talented in front of the lens as he is behind it. You'll be seeing more of him in the future for sure. Yikes, we mean more of his work.

Double Barrel Brodown

2010-03-29T09:54:00.000-07:00

Two in the Chamber - Images by A-Frame Media/Epes Sargent

Twin brothers Kiva and Tide Rivers share a barrel at Honolua Bay. See the entire sequence above and hop on over to http://espn.go.com/action/surfing/blog/_/post/5037493 for the story

Not sure if they’re adding “tandem barrel riding” to their surf school curriculum but if you’re ever in Maui check them out: www.riverstothesea.com/

Quiksilver Airlines?

2010-02-26T10:22:00.000-08:00

Hold on a second. Have things completely turned around already? Have the planets realigned themselves and Quiksilver is again the rightful leader of the surf world? Whatever has happened, extremely savvy marketing initiative or not, we love seeing our work on airplanes and this double-sided beauty goes out to Mr. Todd Glaser. Todd photographed Julian during a recent shoot in Nicaragua for Julian's, Irons Brother's Productions, film called Scratching the Surface. Fasten your seat belts and get those trays stowed boys it's going to be a wild ride. Click here to read more.

More Big Wave Hunting

2010-01-18T09:15:00.000-08:00

There has been a group of big wave surfers who have been going non-stop this winter and photographer Jason Murray has been there every step of the way. Not sure when these guys sleep, but I'd bet that the adrenaline coursing through their veins has them pretty jacked up at this point. Check their most recent score off the coast of Northern Baja at a lovely little place called Isla Todos Santos.

From the Land of Aloha...

2010-01-15T11:14:00.000-08:00

...we're proud to introduce you to Zak Noyle. Zak is one of the newest members of the A-Frame family and has quickly proven himself as one of the rising stars in the world of water photography. He has been working very hard the last couple of years to break onto "the scene" and that he did with his incredible work from the Quiksilver in memory of Eddie Aikau event this year. With multiple covers, ads and countless editorial impressions Zak has proven himself as not only a very talented photographer, but as a guy who can make it happen in or out of the water. We have a feeling you'll be seeing much more from him as he makes his mark in the surf world. Welcome to the team Zak.

Paddling at the Bank

2009-12-30T15:45:00.000-08:00

Photo: Jason Murray/A-Frame

A-Frame's big game hunter Jason Murray scored a session of a lifetime out at Cortes Bank. A select group of international big wave riders, as well as 9-time world champ Kelly Slater motored out to the Bank on December 26th and caught what some would say is the best paddle-in session the place has ever seen. See a teaser here.

Will the Eddie Go?

2009-12-02T14:04:00.000-08:00

The charts are off the meter right now and it looks like there's a solid chance to run The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau event sometime between Sunday Dec. 6th and Tuesday the 8th. Quik has done an excellent job with their event site and offer a text alert so you won't miss any action from the most anticipated one-day event in the sport. We encourage you to sign up immediately. Once again we are the proud providers of this year's Eddie image taken by Dan Merkel. The image (seen above) was one of the "lost" images tucked away tightly in Merk's storage unit for the last 30 + years. It had never seen the light of day and ended up being special enough to be the face of the 25th Anniversary edition of the event. If that doesn't give you "chicken skin" I don't know what will.

Rell Sunn Aloha Jam

2009-11-13T11:47:00.000-08:00

A big thank you to all of the supporters of the inaugural Rell Sunn Aloha Jam. The event was a huge success and one that will undoubtedly become a regular fixture in the North Shore winter scene. Rell's spirit continues to effect our community and having the ability to pass her aloha on to future generations is a cause we here at A-Frame are firmly behind. See photos from the event here.

THIRSTY?

2009-10-29T11:31:00.000-07:00

Our favorite Surfer Girl, Monyca Byrne-Wickey, is being featured in the latest Gatorade outdoor campaign. The image purchased was shot by A-Frame ace Jason Kenworthy. The campaign can be seen nationwide on billboards and most major sports stadiums. We’re looking forward to working on the next phase of this awesome campaign and will keep you posted as it develops. Between Nike and Gatorade, Jason has quickly established himself as one of the the “surf guys” making an impact in the commercial world. Now that’s G!

Surfer Magazine Photo of the Year

2009-10-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

Photo: Todd Glaser/A-Frame

Congratulations to A-Frame's Todd Glaser for not only claiming 2 SURFER covers this year, but for taking home the coveted FOTY Award. Since being on staff at SURFER Todd has proven himself as one of the up and coming shinning stars on a staff that hosts the best in the business. Todd loves shooting film and gets so immersed with his subjects that the candid nature of his work has a refreshing take that puts you in the moment.

This month Todd's images of Greg Long and Grant "Twiggy" Baker were featured in a FUEL TV campaign in the Denver International Airport (deserving of it's own post on this blog shortly)

http://www.surfermag.com/events/spa09/results-surfer-video-2008.htm

Last Stop for The Calfornia Surf Project

2009-06-25T14:44:00.000-07:00

If you haven't had a chance to see what the Golden State has to offer through the lens of Chris Burkard and the artwork of Eric Soderquist, you need to head to the Surf Gallery in Laguna Beach this Saturday (June 27th) and catch the final stop on their California exhibition and book signing tour.

For those of you that can't make it, you can still purchase The California Surf Project here.

Paddle for Breast Cancer

2009-06-18T11:59:00.000-07:00

A-Frame is proud to see our good buddy Charley Cover is embarking on yet another long distance paddle to raise money for breast cancer. This year Charley is setting his sights on circumnavigating Catalina Island along with fellow chargers Steve Faber, Ole Barre, Dean Lakoff, Matt Ellis, Eric Brinkman, Joe Melville and Steve Orloff.

Please be sure to read more here and to find out how you can support this great cause.

CASTLES IN THE SKY

2009-05-28T13:39:00.000-07:00

Taylor Steele and Dustin Humphrey have been quietly working on their follow up to their award winning film and book, Sipping Jetstreams, and boy are you in for a treat. "Off the beaten path" would be an understatement in regards to their destination list this time around and you won't believe what they've found. There's an industry sneak peak next Tuesday 6/2 in LA so we recommend you come check it out.

The California Surf Project

2009-05-05T11:05:00.000-07:00

We were introduced to Chris Burkard's work after he won the Larry Moore, Follow the Light grant. Since then he has become one of our most promising young shooters. With the grant money in hand, Chris set out with surfer/artist Eric Soderquist to document the Golden State's legendary surf soaked coastline. The result of that adventure is a beautiful hardcover book titled: THE CALIFORNIA SURF PROJECT. Pack up the VW bus my friends, as these 225 pages of California gold will surely re-ignite that fire you had when you first got your drivers license.

Jason Kenworthy Bags the Elusive "Girls" Cover

2009-04-22T11:39:00.000-07:00

In the 50 years of its publication Surfer Magazine has only felt moved to place a female surfer on their cover a mere 3 times. I don't think anyone blames them for that but if I were a pro surfer I'd be lining up to go on Worthy's next trip. Jason's cover ratio looks like Kobe’s shooting percentage so if you’ve got the moves you might want to think about getting in front of Mr. Kenworthy’s lens for a shot at the most coveted cover in the biz.

Jason "Monster" Murray wins it. Finally!

2009-04-20T16:31:00.000-07:00

We couldn't be more proud of A-Frame contributor Jason Murray after bringing home the "Monster Tube" photo award with his image of Mark Healey from a slab they call Yeti. We know how much work those guys put into chasing giant surf last year so it's nice to see them bring home the gold. Same goes for big wave gladiators Greg Long, Grant “Twiggy” Baker and Derek Dunfee. All of whom are true waterman and some of the most humble guys you’ll ever meet.

Surfing Heritage Foundation Announces Nike 6.0 As Sponsor For Spring “Light Table Sessions”

2009-04-15T13:48:00.001-07:00

Back by popular demand, the Surfing Heritage Foundation announces the continuation of last years surf photographer slide shows with a new series for 2009, “Light Table Sessions” presented by Nike 6.0. The series of three shows is co-produced with the cooperation of surf publications TransWorld SURF, Surfing and Surfer. Each magazine’s Photo Editor will present a slide show of their favorite images and “talk story” about the images and the photographers who took them.

On April 24, TransWorld SURF’s Aaron Checkwood will be first to present, followed by Peter Taras of Surfing Magazine May 22, and the series concludes on June 26 with Surfer Magazine’s Grant Ellis. Each show will be unique and all showings will be held at the Surfing Heritage Foundation’s San Clemente location, with the world’s most important collection of surfboards as the setting for the events. Participants will be able to view the collection, enjoy a no host bar; and have a unique opportunity to enjoy a slide show and meet the Photo Editors of each publication. Each event will start at 7:00 and cost $15 to attend. Seating is limited. Proceeds will benefit SHF. For ticket sales and driving directions call the Surfing Heritage Foundation at 949 388-0313 x 5.
https://www.surfingheritage.org/news.aspx?id=20

Peter "Joli" Wilson Wins Photographer of the Year Award

2009-03-04T10:00:00.000-08:00

In the “much deserved” department we’re proud to report that our longtime friend, legend and A-Frame photographer Peter Wilson has been awarded “Australian Photographer of the Year” by the Australian Hall of Fame. His image of Mick Fanning and Ben Dunn stuffed in a double D-Bah barrel took home the top award. For a guy who gives so much to our sport it’s a pleasure to see him receive such awesome recognition from his peers. Way to go Peter!

Photo: Joli/A-Frame

Photo: Jan Wilson

Clark Little on Good Morning America

2009-03-02T15:21:00.000-08:00

A snowy NY morning got a little taste of aloha today with an appearance by A-Frame Photographer Clark Little. It was pretty classic hearing the GMA staff comment on the shots as they were truly mesmerized by the sheer beauty of Clark’s work. Click here to check the episode

Photos: Clark Little/A-Frame

On location: Surfing Magazine's 2009 Swimsuit Issue photographed by Dustin Humphrey

2009-02-23T14:26:00.000-08:00

Dustin is the hardest working man in show business. He’s never satisfied with the status quo and has a drive to pull the best out of his subjects be they on land or in water. After the highly successful Insight campaign, his appetite for non-traditional fashion photography has only grown and can be seen in the April issue of Surfing Magazine’s Swimsuit Edition. Look out Sports Illustrated there’s a new sheriff in town.

Photo: D. Hump/A-Frame

A Heightened Sense of Life - Tom Servais' year in Tavarua

2009-02-12T13:48:00.000-08:00

Tom spends more time on Tavarua island than any photographer in the business. "A heightened sense of life" is just one of the many side effects of surrounding yourself with that kind of magic. Knowing Tom fairly well I'd say there might be a small fountain of youth someone on that tiny heart shaped gem. See the March issue of Surfer Magazine for a well done piece on paradise.

Chris Malloy in a "heightened" state.
Photo: Servais/A-Frame

Hurley launches Phantom Boardshort site

2009-02-05T15:22:00.001-08:00

You owe it to yourself to check these out. These trunks are truly performance based surfing equipment and the site dedicated to them is top notch. Slide into a pair. http://www.hurley.com/ms/trueperformance/

Photo: D. Hump/A-Frame

The Surfer's Journal Portfolio: Jason Reposar

2009-02-05T15:09:00.000-08:00

We've always known Jason was a bad ass but the new piece in the Journal folds back a couple layers and reveals the "man without a country" who can't be held down. Repo breaks the mold of the stereotypical surf photographer and that's a good thing. Do yourself a favor and get the new issue of the Journal Vol. 18 #1.
On newsstands now.

Darrell Goodrum

Christian Fletcher

DC Shoes unveils the Bruce Irons Signature Sandal

2009-02-04T15:54:00.000-08:00

"At DC, signature models don't come easy. They aren't just handed to new team riders. They're earned and offered only to those riders that have reached the top of their sports and who have been through enough to know what it takes to make a great product." Enough said? Not quite. Click on over to see the Bruce mini-site for the whole scoop.

Photos: Noyle/A-Frame and Davey/A-Frame

Flea Flicker. Klein's photograph gets the ultimate nod.

2009-01-28T11:09:00.000-08:00

In a long line of notable images some say Jeremiah's photograph of Darryl Virostko is one of the all time greats from "The Bay". His Surfing Magazine cover in 2005 has been selected as the face of The 2008-09 Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau campaign. Nice work Miah! Drop in:

Worthy's Worthy

2009-01-20T16:56:00.001-08:00

The A-Frame crew's cover dominance continues. Jason Kenworthy added yet another Surfer cover to his quiver with his shot of Jordy Smith in Indo. Check the "Edge of Reason" and see what the future holds for the sport of surfing.

Surf Photography’s Revolutionary

2009-01-20T16:35:00.001-08:00

Our resident legend, Dan Merkel was the focus of a beautiful piece in PDN last month that featured his work in the new book Bustin’ Down the Door. Check it

Cherry Picking on the North Shore

2009-01-17T16:54:00.000-08:00

Being a full time photographer on Oahu's North Shore forces you to get creative. A-Frame's main man, Pete Hodgson, reached an all time high this winter when he erected a cherry picker in his front yard and got a birds eye view of the most dangerous wave in the world, Pipeline.

A-Frame Welcomes Zak Noyle to the Team

2009-01-15T11:23:00.000-08:00

Zak is one of the top up and coming water photographers. Based in Oahu, Zak has access to the best waves and talent. He's also a recent addition to the Transworld Surf team. Check out a few of his images.

Hurricane “Ike”

2009-01-14T16:50:00.000-08:00

A-Frame photographer Scott Aichner scored the covers of the
Jan. 2009 Surfer Magazine and the Nov. 2008 ESM with his fisheye shots of Jesse Hines as they chased hurricane swells in the Gulf and up along the East Coast.

Yeti Sighting

2009-01-11T15:43:00.000-08:00

Our own big wave photographer, Jason Murray has captured yet another mutant beast. Jason photographed Greg Long, Mark Healey and others going head to head with the Yeti. Check out the photos in the February 2009 issue of Surfer or here to decide who won the battle: