This was my first purely sunny day shooting surf. It is so incredible what the light will do to a wave! I learned so much about reflections, highlights, angles, everything.
Learning something new every day, and I hope that never changes.
It's probably worth noting that this was the best day I've had yet for shooting. Everyone was having so much fun, great vibes everywhere, fun rides, huge waves. I think I came home with 700 pictures from this day!

George said it best.
We showed up in the pouring rain, waves crashing almost up to the grass.
It was a bit terrifying to say the least!
There were only 4 brave souls out there on this particular stormy afternoon, and even though my camera took a beating in the rain, the sky opened up
and luckily I got a few shots before retreating to the comfort of my vehicle.

My first trip out to do surf photography was a memorable one.
I didn't really think I'd become addicted to this hobby so quickly, but I was back out there in three days - and then three days after that, and a couple days after that...
the holiday season of 2016 was my own personal Christmas miracle.
I'd discovered a new passion and it actually made me really happy inside, something I was lacking as of late. Find what you love and keep doing it!