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One wave, one surfer, one love. Photo: Robb Wilson
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California Wide Mouth. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Pipeline. Need I say more? Photo: Robb Wilson
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My young roadie. Sean Woods, a.k.a. Woodsy. Photo: Robb Wilson
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This guy, known only as "Jack." Photo: Robb Wilson
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Look mom, no hands. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Love lines. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Not quite sure what this guy is waiting for. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Get up, get out, and get something. Road trips are the best. Especially when hunches pay off.Photo: Robb Wilson
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Subtle moments with mother nature. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Happy Feet. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Kyle Buthman keeping it real. Photo: Robb Wilson
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The approach. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Austin Smith-Ford, "Little Skittle" airways. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Martin Cabada and I got up really early for this one. We shot flash and the results were stunning. This is the first time I've ever seen sparks coming out of a guy's butt while he was surfing… Photo: Robb Wilson
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My life in the underworld. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Moody evenings at Seal Beach, California. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Unknown surfer, low-key nooks. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Even the the Cranes are taking notes from Matt Myers. Photo: Robb Wilson
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Glassy days, hand jives, hang fives and... Martin Cabada. Photo: Robb Wilson
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I have no idea who this is. I took this shot while sitting in my lawn chair, while I was drinking a beer, while i was camping in San diego with my family. Photo: Robb Wilson
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A surfing photographer's version of a slam pit. Photo: Robb Wilson
I have been surfing and playing in the ocean for over thirty years. After suffering some horrific injuries, my surfing life as I knew it changed forever. As part of my rehab, and out of desperation to stay connected to the ocean (as well as my surfing friends and family), I picked up a tiny Olympus camera and water housing and began my quest for rehabilitation while maintaining an aquatic lifestyle.
The first setup was 8-4mm and 8 megapixels, no motor drive or rapid fire here. There was no fisheye nor spray and pray either. I had to relay on my years of experience as a surfer to time things right. I’m sure this helped me in the long run.
One frame at a time. Photo: Robb Wilson
Anyway, that was about nine years ago — I have been shooting ever since. Here’s a peek at my blood, sweat, and tears. I hope you enjoy.
Robb Wilson is the Co-Editor and Photographer for Aladdin Surf Mag. Be sure to follow them on Instagram, and don’t forget to have a glance at his personal page.
