Evan Conway is a 22-year-old self taught photographer who was born and raised on Long Island, New York. His work had been published in print before graduating from high school.
Evan Conway aka Econ is a 22-year-old self taught photographer who was born and raised on Long Island, New York. His work had been published in print before graduating from high school. Photo: Evan Conway
This shot was taken at a sandbar just across the street from where I live during the summertime in New York. It goes to show that you don't need big waves or perfect conditions to get a cool shot. This day was only 2-3 feet and light onshore. Photo: Evan Conway.
This shot was taken in Puerto Rico. There weren't many people making it out into the lineup this morning. Although it does look inviting, those sets approaching out the back landed directly in front of Leif Engstrom and Darren Muschette, the two surfers paddling over the first peak. Photo: Evan Conway.
This photo was actually taken when I first started shooting, I was probably about 15 at the time. This was one of those shots that really got me hooked on shooting waves. Photo: Evan Conway.
This black hole was found in a more southerly corner of the tri-state area. It's usually a routine stop of mine on the way down through New Jersey. Once again, super cold and super shallow. Photo: Evan Conway.
I love the raw power in this image. It was taken at Waimea the day after the Eddie in 2009. The shorebreak there is truly spectacular. Photo: Evan Conway.
Home sweet home, here is Lido beach doing its thing in early November. Photo: Evan Conway.
Here is Alejo Muniz absolutely boosting in New York during Hurricane Katia in his semifinal heat at the Quik Pro. Photo: Evan Conway.
Crystal Clear in the summer time on Eastern Long Island, New York. Photo: Evan Conway.
Andrew Gesler getting shacked out of his mind in New Jersey on April 16th 2007. I was a senior in high school on this day. I am so glad I cut class. Photo: Evan Conway.
Alex Gray is one of the best all around surfers out there today. He will chase massive swells around the globe and charge monster waves one day, then show up in some place like New York and rip the beach break to pieces the next day. Photo: Evan Conway.
North Carolina has some absolutely amazing surf, just look at that drainer! Photo: Evan Conway.
There are some people who surf in New York and then there are some people who surf New York. The 6 ml is just a prerequisite, but a burning passion is a requirement. Photo: Evan Conway.
I guarantee that water is cold. Photo: Evan Conway.
Leif Engstrom can punt with the best of them, and he has a serious repertoire of aerial maneuvers. Photo: Evan Conway.
This is what a fun day during the summertime in New York might look like if you're lucky. Photo: Evan Conway.
Remember that fun summer day in the last photograph? Well this is what it might look like if you're slotted inside one of those warm little green rooms. Photo: Evan Conway.
There is certainly no shortage of dredging sandbars in these parts. Photo: Evan Conway.
From where this photo was shot, you usually can't see any waves at all unless it's several feet overhead. Here you see the entire face of the wave. This photo was shot down in Puerto Rico and is actually featured on the cover of the Surfrider Foundation Global Surf Calendar for 2012. Photo: Evan Conway.
Sometimes people actually forget that we live on a planet just floating around in outer space. I like this shot because it kind of reminds me of that. The beach grass in the foreground is actually frozen solid even though the sun is burning radiantly more than 90 million miles away. Photo: Evan Conway.
Evan Conway, aka Econ, is a 22-year-old self taught photographer who was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He has been shooting surf photography since he first picked up a camera at fifteen to document the waves in New York and display them on his surf media website, Reddawnproductions. His work had been published in print before graduating from high school and was featured in multiple different online publications. You can find Evan’s work in the 2010 & 2012 Global Surf Calendar by The Surfrider Foundation, various issues as well as online features published by Eastern Surf Magazine, swell stories by Surfline.com, and previous issues of Surge Bodyboard magazine, to name a few. With future plans to attain his Bachelor’s Degree in fine arts with a concentration in Photography, Evan always remains busy whether it’s shooting, surfing, going to school or selling his artwork. You can follow Evan Conway on twitter @RedDawnEcon.
To purchase photographic prints from his online store, visit RedDawnEcon.Etsy.com.