An Insider Look Into a Cal Poly Student’s Surf Photography Life

Cal Poly Student, Owen Beim, snaps this shot at Pipeline, North Shore, Oahu of surfer Jamie O’Brien

If you are a surfer, ocean lover, and photographer, water surf photography is a great way to combine all of your passions into one. Many elements play into surf photography. First off, if you are shooting in the ocean, you must be a strong swimmer. Secondly, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the surfer’s maneuvers because you will know the timing to take the perfect action shot. Cal Poly student, Owen Beim, is a freshman studying photo and video, concentrating on art and design. Beim is just closing in on his fourth year of being a photographer, and he most certainly has surf photography down. Listen to find out what goes through his mind when taking photographs in the ocean, a tip for beginner photographers, and the spontaneous trip he just booked.