Proximity - a film and book project by Taylor Steele and Todd Glaser

A visceral portrait of modern surfing. The film follows eight of the world's best surfers - four legends and four rising stars - as they search for new waves and deeper understanding in exotic destinations.

Tour heads to California this week. Check here for dates and locations: 

http://www.proximitythemovie.com/

Ryan Miller - Surfline Portfolio

We're stoked to see Surfline has done a portfolio with Ryan Miller. Ryan is a lover of speedos, red wine and getting loose on the dance floor. He also loves photography and travels the world documenting the world's best as he follows the WSL tour. Ryan is one of our hardest working, most creative and organized photographers. We're so glad to see him get recognized with this Surfline portfolio and look forward to many more years working with him.

Eli Olson Dropping in at Jaws

Julian Wilson and Ashley Osbourne

John John Florence

Parko at J-Bay

Seabass Celebrating

Julian Punting

Eric Sterman Aerial Videography and Photography

If you've seen aerial footage of Kelly Slater's perfect 10 from the Volcom Pro or Jamie O'Brien getting shacked at Pipeline and Backdoor, then you've seen the work of A-Frame's Eric Sterman. Eric has been on the forefront of aerial photography from a drone and is the go to filmer for many pros and companies searching for that unique bird's-eye perspective of our sport.

DJ Struntz - 2013 Surf Exposure Winner

We're very stoked to see DJ Struntz capture the 2013 Transworld Business Surf Exposure Meter crown! DJ is a tireless and creative photographer who excels in and out of the water. Congrats DJ!

We're also proud to see the next 3 photographers on the list are all A-Frame photographers as well!

Photographers

1. DJ Struntz
2. Tom Carey
3. Jimmicane
4. Todd Glaser

Top 5 Surfers

1. John John Florence
2. Julian Wilson
3. Craig Anderson
4. Dane Reynolds
5. Jordy Smith

Making Statements - John John Florence

 
While there's no doubt that the majority of the surf world will have their eyes focused on Mick Fanning and Kelly Slater as they enter the last event of the year in a battle for the 2013 ASP Championship, you can't help but also glance sideways to see what one of the world's most dynamic surfers will do in his backyard of Hawaii this winter. ESPN.com gives a sneak peek of what John John Florence is capable of in head high to mountain high surf. Needless to say, it's pretty awe inspiring.

Check it out here: http://xgames.espn.go.com/surfing/gallery/9869205/john-john-florence

Photos by: Jason Childs, Stu Gibson, Zak Noyle, Brian Bielmann, Brent Bielmann and Russ Hennings.

Childs Nails Latest Surfer Cover

Ace photographer Jason Childs captured the November 2013 cover of Surfer Magazine with this shot of John John Florence in a green cavern in Indonesia. Jason has been based out of Bali for over 15 years and his knowledge of the surf in the area allows him to get the best surfers in the best spots.

ESPN's 50 Most Influential People in Action Sports

ESPN recently named their 50 most influential people in action sports and while we were happy to see some of surfing's usual suspects on the list like Shane Dorian (No. 45), John John Florence (No. 16), Dane Reynolds (No. 14), Stephanie Gilmore (No. 13) and Kelly Slater (No. 1), we were really stoked to see one of A-Frame's original contributors and good friend, David Reddick (No. 42) make the list. Dave's not only a legendary photographer and photo editor for Bike and Powder Magazines, he's one of nicest humans you'll ever meet. Great to see that ESPN recognized Dave's contributions to the action sports world!

David Reddick has been the photo editor at Powder and Bike magazines since 1992 and he's launched many photographers' careers. "No one has had more of an influence on the evolution of ski photography than Reddick," says photographer Grant Gunderson.