Anastasia

Recently met Billabong XXL Nominee, Anastasia Ashley. After quickly becoming friends, we decided to meet up for a shoot at Lowers. The winds this week have been horrendous and tore the waves to shit. We decided just to do some pretty modeling photos, something I rarely do but now realize should pursue a lot more. Anastasia really has a great personality and a calm presence in front of the camera, making photographing her very easy going and fun.

Nike Lowers Pro

Spent a few days last week making the long walk down to trestles (which is a pain in the ass with a bunch of camera gear I learned) for the Nike Lowers Pro. I went down there intending on documenting the contest for a documentary class at my school to focus on the corporate sponsorship and the recent changes in the surfing industry but it didn't turn out as strong as I thought it could. Maybe I'll focus more on it in the future.

Shooting from the water at Lower Trestles is a lot more difficult than I originally thought it would be. I think next time I go there I'll try to shoot with a longer lens and maybe use a boogie board to sit off the peak and raise my perspective a bit.

Michel Borez boosting on the inside.

Yadin Nicol wrapping one around

Cory Lopez going huge backside

Tanner Guadauskas

Dane Reynolds not looking to pleased to be doing another interview after his heat win