CASTLES IN THE SKY

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

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

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!

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”

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

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

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